Ayder
{{short description|Summer resort in Turkey}}
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File:Ayder Yaylasi @ Rize-Turkey.JPG
Ayder is a yayla in Rize Province, Turkey.
Etymology
Geography
Ayder at {{coord|40|57|N|41|05|E}} is a typical yayla with no settled population; it hosts visitors during summers. The average altitude is {{convert|1350|m}}. It is a part of Çamlıhemşin District of Rize Province. The distance to Çamlıhemşin is {{convert|17|km}} and to Rize is {{convert|88|km}}.
As a resort
Although well known locally, the first mention of Ayder in official papers was in 1871 when the hot springs in Ayder were noted.[https://expatguideturkey.com/ayder-plateau-rize/ Ayder Plateau] Retrieved 15 September 2022. The temperature of the water is 550C (1310F). However, the most attractive feature of Ayder is its dense forestry and a number of waterfalls nearby. In 1987 the location was declared a tourist center by the government.
Ayder is famous for its rhododendron honey, which is produced in beehives hung on trees.[https://www.thehoneybeesphotographer.com/gallery-slideshow/G0000erCmnxgJ0DM/?start= Beekeeping in Turkey] Retrieved 15 September 2022. It is also famous for its trout, which is farmed in abundance between Ayder and Çamlıhemşin.