Ottoman stone bridges
Arched Ottoman stone bridges along the Fırtına river.
On the road between the coast and the Ayder plateau, historic arched stone bridges span the Fırtına river. Many were built for pedestrians and remain in use.
Bridges such as Şenyuva are centuries old and are among the best photo stops in the valley, especially with the river and forest behind.
- →The Osmanlı Restoranı overlooks one of the old bridges — a good lunch stop.
- →Stone surfaces are slippery after rain.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
Secluded bungalows in Meydan village, Çamlıhemşin, minutes from the Ayder trails.
Riverside bungalow complex beside the Fırtına with cafés, a restaurant and barbecue area.
Bungalows above the Fırtına river with on-site zipline, rafting and swing, plus a restaurant.
Places nearby
- Zilkale2.8 km
Medieval castle on a forested ridge above the Fırtına valley.
- Tarzan Adventure Park3.9 km
Adventure park with ropes courses for families.
- Pokut Plateau5.7 km
Highland village of wooden houses above the clouds, near Çamlıhemşin.
- Palovit Waterfall7.1 km
High waterfall reached by a scenic mountain road.
- Fırtına Valley9.9 km
River valley for rafting, the giant swing and zipline.
- Gelin Tülü Waterfall11.1 km
The “bride’s veil” waterfall near Ayder.