Ayvacik

Ayvacık, one of the districts of Samsun, offers a magnificent view to nature lovers as it is divided into two by Yeşilırmak.

Surrounded by forests, Ayvacık is one of our districts that attracts the attention of local and foreign tourists as it is located on the shore of Yeşilırmak. Due to the fact that Yeşilırmak is divided into two, transportation between the two sides is provided by ferries and a bridge. Suat Uğurlu and Hasan Uğurlu Dam Lakes, located in this part of Yeşilırmak, welcome those who visit Ayvacık with a very attractive view. Ayvacık is likened to Davos in Switzerland in terms of settlement.

Ayvacik Hotels

Ayvacık, which has recently started to be preferred by both domestic and foreign tourists due to its waterfalls with magnificent views, picnic areas, the island formed by dam lakes, boat tours, fishing in dam lakes, offroad and paragliding, offers various options in terms of accommodation. There are Ayvacik Hotels with a dam lake view, as well as bungalow house options. You can book a place for yourself and your family from Ayvacık Hotels in the comfort of home, or you can choose bungalow houses intertwined with nature. For both your budget and the accommodation options you are looking for on holiday, you can definitely visit HotelForex.com and avoid worrying about accommodation. In addition to budget-friendly prices and wide accommodation options, you should definitely experience the privilege of bargaining with hotels exclusive to HotelForex.com.

Places to Visit and See in Ayvacik

Suat Uğurlu Dam: Suat Uğurlu Dam, located near the village of Balahor, which is connected to the center of Ayvacık, was built between 1975 and 1981. Although it is located on Yeşilırmak, it has a height of 38 meters. The purpose of use of this dam is electricity generation and irrigation of Çarşamba plain. The only island that emerged in a dam lake in Turkey is located here.

Hasan Uğurlu Dam: Hasan Uğurlu Dam, located 8 kilometers south of Ayvacık center, was built between 1971 and 1981. The height of Hasan Uğurlu Dam is 135 meters and it has an average depth of 54 meters. Hasan Uğurlu Dam, which was built for the purpose of generating energy, is the dam where Turkey's first underground power plant was built. The dam lake it creates is 20 square kilometers. The names of these two dams are named as Hasan Uğurlu and Suat Uğurlu, in commemoration of the 7th Regional Director of DSİ Samsun and his wife, who lost their lives in a traffic accident during the construction of the dam.

Eynel Bridge: It was named as Eynel Bridge because it was built near Eynel village. Eynel Bridge, built in 2010, connects the neighborhoods separated by the dam lake. There are both pedestrian and vehicle roads on the Eynel Bridge, which is 350 meters long.

Wooden Mosques: Wooden mosques exhibiting examples of local architecture are under protection. We can list some of the wooden mosques as Uluben Mosque, Yeniköy Mahallesi Mosque, Ardıç Mahallesi Mosque, Ortaköy Mosque, Kabaklık Village Mosque, Kabaklık Lazlar Mahallesi Mosque.

Kirazlık (Zevgar) Island: Known as Zevgar Island by Ayvacık residents, Kirazlık Island was formed after the waters of the Suat Uğurlu Dam covered the area. Only wild animals live on the island. When viewed from Kirazlık Island, the magnificent view of Ayvacık arouses admiration.

Girls Castle: Located in Çamlıkale neighborhood of Ayvacık, Kızlar Castle was built at a point overlooking Yeşilırmak. Although it is located on the route of caravan and highland roads, it has been used as accommodation since the Iron Age period and is thought to have been used by the Amazons. According to the rumors, two sisters lived in the girls' castle, which was taken under protection 2000 years ago.

Ayvacik Waterfalls

Kikinin Waterfall: Located 5 kilometers from the center of Ayvacık, Kikinin Waterfall falls from a height of 40 meters.

Yeşilpınar Waterfall: It is possible to reach a certain place by car to reach Yeşilpınar Waterfall, which is located in Yeşilpınar Village, 15 kilometers from the center of Ayvacık. Yeşilpınar Waterfall, the last 1.5 kilometers of which can be covered on foot, offers a visual feast worth walking as it pours from a height of 50 meters.

Ayvacik Activities

Paragliding: The high hills in the Örencik neighborhood in the center of Ayvacık host paragliding activities with its favorable wind and view.

Boat Tour: While transportation is provided between the two sides from the pier in the center of Ayvacık, touristic boat tours are also organized. You will not be able to get enough of watching the magnificent view of Ayvacık from the dam lake with a 45-minute boat tour for a very small fee. In addition to boat tours, it is also possible to experience rowing and jet ski activities.

What to buy in Ayvacik?

You can buy Cecim rugs as a gift for yourself or your loved ones. Cecim kilims, which are unique to the region, are still woven on Cecim kilim looms.