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Çayeli

Rize Province, Turkey · Asia

About Çayeli

Çayeli sits on the route: 15 minutes from Büyükköy, 47km from Kaçkar Mountains National Park.

Çayeli is a town located in Rize Province, Turkey. With a population of 24,556, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Çayeli 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 Çayeli to your route.

About Çayeli

Limanköy is a neighbourhood of the town Çayeli, Çayeli District, Rize Province, northeastern Turkey. Its population is 885 (2021).

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Where is Çayeli located?

Çayeli is located in Rize Province, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.0861 latitude, 40.7221 longitude.

What is the population of Çayeli?

Çayeli has a population of approximately 24,556 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
24,556
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Rize Province
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.0861, 40.7221

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 Çayeli

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Ayder Plateau

A Black Sea yayla at 1,350m in the Kaçkar foothills, its meadows dotted with wooden Hemshin houses and often lost in cloud. Hot springs at 55°C and rhododendron honey from hive-hung trees are the local specialities.

34 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Kaçkar Mountains National Park

Glacier-carved 3,937 m peaks above the Black Sea, reached by switchback roads to misty yaylas like Ayder and Yaylalar: Turkey's alpine heart for drivers and trekkers.

47 km · about 55 min drive

tunnel

Ovit Tunnel

One 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Çayeli

  • 34 kmAyder PlateauA Black Sea yayla at 1,350m in the Kaçkar foothills, its meadows dotted with wooden Hemshin houses and often lost in cloud. Hot springs at 55°C and rhododendron honey from hive-hung trees are the local specialities.
  • 52 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.
  • 63 kmUzungölA serene mountain lake mirroring alpine chalets and a slender mosque in the misty Black Sea highlands.
  • 77 kmD915 Derebaşı BendsA terrifying single-lane mountain road of 13 hairpin switchbacks plunging off the Pontic ridge near Çaykara.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Çayeli.

Büyükköy

🇹🇷 Turkey

9 km away

Gündoğdu

🇹🇷 Turkey

10 km away

Kaptanpaşa

🇹🇷 Turkey

15 km away

Güneysu

🇹🇷 Turkey

15 km away

Hemşin

🇹🇷 Turkey

15 km away

Nurluca

🇹🇷 Turkey

17 km awayPop. 3,354

Pazar

🇹🇷 Turkey

17 km away

Rize

🇹🇷 Turkey

18 km awayPop. 119,828

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