Rize
TurkeyTR
Municipality in Turkey
Rize is a coastal city in the eastern part of the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It is the seat of Rize Province and Rize District. Its population is 119,828 (2021). Rize is a typical Turkish provincial capital with little in the way of nightlife or entertainment. Since the border with Georgia was opened in the early 1990s, the Black Sea coast road has been widened and the town is much wealthier than it used to be. Current Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's family has its roots in Rize and the local university is named after him. The city is linked by road with Trabzon, Hopa (55 miles [88 km] east on the Georgian border, and Erzurum. The Rize–Artvin Airport started operating in 2022.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 147,996
- Coordinates
- 41.021, 40.522
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Rize
Rize sits in Turkey and reads as a medium-sized town. The headcount is close to 147,996. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Visitors mostly come here for nature, adventure and water sports.
Things to do in Rize
Nature in Rize
(13)Our data lists Forest, Gardens, Lakes, Mountains and National Parks as nature options here. The full list runs to 13 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Rize.
Adventure in Rize
(4)The adventure shortlist for Rize: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks and Climbing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Rize. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Rize
(4)The water sports shortlist for Rize: Rafting, Surf, Water Skiing and Water Sports. Everything listed here comes from what Rize is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Rize
(2)Sports in Rize covers Biking and Snowboard. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Rize.
Culture in Rize
(1)Rize records Castles under culture. All of it is drawn from Rize's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Rize
(1)Our data lists Farms as wellness options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Rize.
More to do in Rize
(1)Our data lists Secret as other activities options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Rize.
Best time to visit Rize
For anything on snow, December to February is the season. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Expect a regional connection into Rize, then short distances on foot. Rize runs on Europe/Istanbul time.
Similar destinations
Places near Rize that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rize known for?
- In Turkey, Rize stands out for nature, adventure and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 147,996-strong destination.
- What can you do in Rize?
- Options in Rize run to Forest, Gardens, Lakes, Mountains and National Parks — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Rize?
- For anything on snow, December to February is the season. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is Rize located?
- You will find Rize in Turkey. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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