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Araklı

Trabzon, Turkey · Asia

About Araklı

Araklı is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Sürmene, 47km from D915 Derebaşı Bends.

Araklı is a town located in Trabzon, Turkey. With a population of 29,917, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Araklı sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Araklı to your route.

About Araklı

Araklı (from Greek "Ηράκλεια" - Erakleia) is a municipality and district of Trabzon Province, Turkey. Its area is 464 km2, and its population is 48,581 (2022). The mayor is Recep Çebi (AKP). It is also claimed that the name "Araklı" is derived from 'Arakale', "the castle in the middle" in Turkish.

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Araklı offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Araklı located?

Araklı is located in Trabzon, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.9385 latitude, 40.0584 longitude.

What is the population of Araklı?

Araklı has a population of approximately 29,917 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
29,917
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Trabzon
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.9385, 40.0584

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Araklı

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Trabzon

An ancient Black Sea port city with a rich multicultural heritage, serving as the gateway to the stunning mountain monasteries and alpine meadows inland.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Uzungöl

A serene mountain lake mirroring alpine chalets and a slender mosque in the misty Black Sea highlands.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Sümela Monastery

A breathtaking 4th-century Greek Orthodox monastery clinging to a sheer cliff face 1,200 meters above sea level in a lush Black Sea forest.

44 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

D915 Derebaşı Bends

A terrifying single-lane mountain road of 13 hairpin switchbacks plunging off the Pontic ridge near Çaykara.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Araklı

  • 41 kmUzungölA serene mountain lake mirroring alpine chalets and a slender mosque in the misty Black Sea highlands.
  • 47 kmD915 Derebaşı BendsA terrifying single-lane mountain road of 13 hairpin switchbacks plunging off the Pontic ridge near Çaykara.
  • 65 kmZigana PassHistoric 2,032 m Silk Road pass between Trabzon and Gümüşhane where Xenophon's Ten Thousand famously first sighted the sea; hairpins climb through misty pine forest above the Black Sea.
  • 69 kmOvit TunnelOne of the world's longest road tunnels at 14.3 km, burrowing under the 2,640 m Ovit Pass on the D925 between Rize and İspir, keeping the wild Kaçkar crossing open all winter.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Araklı.

Sürmene

🇹🇷 Turkey

7 km away

Arsin

🇹🇷 Turkey

11 km awayPop. 16,148

Küçükdere

🇹🇷 Turkey

15 km away

Köprübaşı

🇹🇷 Turkey

15 km away

Of

🇹🇷 Turkey

17 km awayPop. 31,951

Yomra

🇹🇷 Turkey

17 km awayPop. 19,770

Dernekpazarı

🇹🇷 Turkey

22 km awayPop. 6,880

Çaykara

🇹🇷 Turkey

26 km awayPop. 14,398

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