Hamsikoy is a valley located in the Maçka district of Trabzon city in the north of Turkey and everyone should go and see it. Trabzon, as everyone knows, is a paradise in Turkey combined with the blue of the sea and the green of the forest. Everyone should visit this valley in Maçka district, for which folk songs and eulogies have been written.
As Ahwak Travel, we have traveled, researched in detail and we share this information with you. Let’s start with the most frequently asked questions.
Where does Hamsikoy’s name come from?
Hamsiköy means “5 villages”. Although people think that it is named after “hamsi”, a type of fish, it is not a seaside village. Its name comes from the Arabic word “Hamse” meaning “Five” and was formed by the combination of 5 villages in that region.
Where is Hamsikoy?
Hamsikoy is a valley where 5 villages meet, 19 kilometers away from Trabzon’s Maçka district. More precisely, as we have just said, it is an area consisting of 5 villages. It has no seashore and is very close to the border of Gümüşhane. It is even located right between the center of Trabzon and the center of Gümüşhane. The distance to Trabzon airport is 52 km.
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What is Hamsikoy Famous for?
Hamsikoy Sütlac (Rice Puding)
The most famous food is Hamsikoy rice pudding. Let’s talk about how the invention of rice pudding was realized:
This story takes place in the 1900s between Osman Konak, a restaurant owner, and Ahmet Efendi. One day, Ahmet Efendi was sick in his stomach, so Osman Konak boiled milk and rice, then sweetened it with sugar and made Ahmet Efendi drink it. While the aim was to make medicine, a dessert appeared. When a pinch of salt was added, saying “there is something missing”, Hamsikoy Sütlacı was born.
Sumela Monastery
Sümela Monastery, which is located within the borders of Maçka, is 1 hour away from Hamsikoy. Sumela Monastery, a cave church, is thought to have been built between 365-395 AD.
Kadırga Plateau
Kadırga Plateau, located 1 hour away from the valley, is a 1,800 meter high plateau on the Gümüşhane-Trabzon border.
Accommodation in Hamsikoy
Hamsiköy has many advantages in accommodation along with its natural beauties. You can stay in 5-star, 4-star hotels, spend days in nature in bungalow houses or enjoy your vacation in a boutique hotel. Since it is less than 1 hour from Trabzon Center, you do not necessarily have to stay in the nearby area to come to Hamsiköy. You can have more detailed information about accommodation in Trabzon by visiting our Trabzon hotels page.
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