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The Çoruh Valley is an undiscovered treasure trove full of surprises for lovers of art, sports and nature.

Situated in northeastern Turkey, the Çoruh Basin is astonishingly rich in sophisticated medieval art and architecture. Georgian Churches that were monumental in scale and inventive in design, were constructed from the beginning of the 9th until the first quarter of the 11th century.

The Çoruh Basin is an absolute paradise for outdoor activities. The fast flowing Çoruh River is ideal for white water sports such as rafting and kayaking while the pristine Kaçkar Mountains offer endless opportunities for trekkers and hikers looking for new challenges.

The Çoruh Basin will enchant nature lovers with its rare and endemic plant species and being on the main migratory route of raptors is a paradise for birdwatchers.

Nature

The Çoruh River basin is a very important nature reserve. It is a place of immense biological diversity. There are estimated to be around 100 plant species endemic to this region or that may be found in very few other places, if any, including rare varieties of orchid, iris and pelargonium.

History

The highlands of northeastern Turkey were for many centuries home to a rich polyglot cultural tradition. The most spectacular monuments of this history are the region's medieval Georgian churches, which are equal of anything built in western Europe in the Middle Ages.

Outdoor Sports

Rafting-kayaking, trekking and mountain biking are the main outdoor sports opportunities in the Çoruh Valley.

Ecological Life

The Coruh Valley which has successfully conserved its local domestic plant and animal varieties as well as its wild nature, is one of the very few places in the country where traditional methods of production continue to be employed.