Discover Borçka: Routes, Nature and Culture

There are several ways to plan a trip to Borçka: the jeep safari route officially designated in 2019, nearby nature destinations, and cultural programs and a photography competition held in the town. Their locations differ: the route starts in the district center, the nature destinations lie in the surrounding area, and the photographic entries were taken in many places across the town.

A Route Through Borçka and Its Surroundings

The Borçka–Beyazsu Yaylası–Artvin Merkez jeep safari route, officially designated in 2019, starts in the center of Borçka district. It passes through Balcı village to Beyazsu Yaylası and Yıldız Gölü; on the return journey, it runs through Erenler village to Artvin Merkez. The route therefore has clear geographic points of reference: it begins in Borçka, passes by the yayla and lake, and ends on the return leg at Artvin Merkez. If you are considering an organized trip, check in advance whether such an option is currently available.

Nature Destinations with Distinctive Features

The nature destinations in the vicinity of Borçka differ in their landscape features. Borçka Karagöl is a landslide-formed lake surrounded by extensive forest cover and diverse flora. It is 27 km from Borçka district and is used for camping and by local residents as a recreational area.

The Camili Gorgit protected area includes natural old-growth forest ecosystems, numerous trees designated as natural monuments, a biosphere reserve, and high biological diversity. It starts 45 km from Borçka district and can be reached by minibus and smaller vehicles. The contrast is between a lake with forest and flora, and a protected area with old-growth forest ecosystems and high biological diversity. The distances of 27 and 45 km are each measured from Borçka district; the landscapes described are clearly different.

Theater, Workshops and Photography

Borçka's cultural offerings also include different formats. The program for the 3rd Borçka Theater Festival, recorded in October 2024, included ten plays for adults, four children's plays, and five workshops. It thus brought together stage productions for two age groups and workshops.

A January 2022 report by Borçka Municipality describes a national photography competition it organized: 500 photographs were submitted, and photographers from across Türkiye took pictures in many places in Borçka. Unlike the theater program, this focused on various locations within the town. The two examples therefore offer different cultural points of reference: a festival program with a stated number of events, and photography at many locations in Borçka.

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