Altındere National Park

Geographical Location: Altındere National Park is located in the Eastern Black Sea Region, on the Eastern Black Sea Mountain Range, within the borders of Maçka District of Trabzon Province. Transportation: Access to the National Park area is provided by a 48 km highway from the center of Trabzon province to Maçka district. Special Features: The main feature of the National Park is the Sumela Monastery and the plant richness and geomorphological structure of the Altındere Valley. The Sumela Monastery, founded in the name of the Virgin Mary, was established on the western slope of Altındere at an altitude of 300 meters. The monastery, which was the starting point of the spread of Christianity in the region, holds an important place in the history of art with its chapel, church and other complexes. The National Park is also very rich in terms of flora and the dominant vegetation of the region is eastern spruce. A rich diversity of vegetation consisting of fir, yellow pine, chestnut, oak, linden, hornbeam, willow, black pine, rhododendron, Caucasian honeysuckle from leafy and coniferous trees is worth seeing. The living conditions offered by the natural environment for wildlife have enabled species such as deer, roe deer, wild goat with hooked horns, wild boar, bear, wolf, jackal, fox, wild cat to live and multiply. Places to See: The Sumela Monastery founded in the name of the Virgin Mary, the chapel of St. Barbara, and the plant richness, landscape beauties and wildlife of the Altındere valley are resources that visitors should definitely see. Available Services and Accommodation: The period when the National Park is heavily visited by visitors is between early April and late October. In the National Park area; monastery trips (with paths), nature walks and picnics can be done. You can also stay in the bunglaws in the Altındere daily use area.

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