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5 places to visit in the Yomra district of Trabzon: Yomra Coast, Oymalıtepe and Yomra Plateaus. Plan your trip to Yomra with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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General Information

Yomra is a district of Trabzon province, bordered by Arsin to the east, Ortahisar to the west and the central district of Gümüşhane to the south. It is the 4th most populous district of Trabzon, with 49,721 residents according to 2023 data. The district covers 200 km², and the average elevation of Yomra district centre is 14 metres above sea level.

Founding

On 19 June 1957, by Law No. 7033, it was turned into a district; on 4 April 1959 it became a district of Trabzon province and its district organisation was effectively established. Yomra’s original name was Durana, and the name Yomra comes from Gomera, the former name of Yalıncak Neighbourhood, attached to Ortahisar district.

History

When Yomra was within the borders of the Empire of Trebizond, it was taken by the Ottomans in 1461, and in 1867 it was attached as a subdistrict (nahiye) to the central sanjak of the Trabzon provincial administration. According to the 1896 provincial yearbook, the population of Yomra subdistrict was 24,776 people, of whom 15.6 per cent were Greek and 13.4 per cent were Armenian. Trabzon city obtained its fruit from the Yomra subdistrict, and a considerable amount of hazelnut is also produced in Yomra.

Modern Developments

Yomra Elması is well known in the district, and it received its Geographical Indication Registration Certificate in 2021, following an application by Yomra Municipality. The district is 10 km from Trabzon city centre, and 7 km from the airport and Karadeniz Technical University. Avrasya University, Trabzon’s first foundation university, has its campus within the district’s borders, and the Credit and Hostels Institution’s 4,000-bed student dormitory is also located there.

History and Culture

The name Yomra is said to be connected with Yalıncak Neighbourhood, attached to Ortahisar district. The Geographical Indication Registration Certificate for Yomra Elması was obtained in 2021 following an application by Yomra Municipality. According to one source, Yomra came under the Ottoman Empire through Hızır Bey.

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Places to Visit in Yomra

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Yomra Coast

The coastal area of Yomra district, close to sea level, forming the geographical link between the Black Sea and the district.

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Oymalıtepe

With the metropolitan municipality law, the village legal entities of Yomra ended, and towns such as the Oymalıtepe town municipality were converted into neighbourhoods.

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Yomra Plateaus

The high plateaus in the south of the district are favoured for camping and nature walks in summer because of their cool climate and natural beauty. The tradition of plateau life has continued for centuries, and stone houses and dairies bear witness to this culture.

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Yomra Coastal Walkway

According to the municipality's e-magazine, a walkway 2.5 km long, laid out as a coastal rest, stroll and sports area, and equipped with picnic tables, gazebos and benches.

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Govlagoz Plateau

One of Yomra's plateaus; the stone bridge built to reach the plateau still stands and serves the local people.

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Places to Visit Around Trabzon Province

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While you are in Yomra, you can also see the highlights of Trabzon province. These places are in other districts; Yomra is about 10 km from the provincial centre.

  • Sumela Monastery — A Greek Orthodox monastery in Maçka, within Altındere Valley National Park, at an altitude of 1,150 metres above Mount Kara; the first church was built in AD 365–395, and in 2010 the first service in 88 years was held on 15 August.
  • Uzungöl — A landslide-dammed lake in Çaykara, formed by rocks that blocked the Haldizen Stream; it is 1,000 metres long and 500 metres wide, and 15 metres deep at its deepest point.
  • Hagia Sophia — Located in the Fatih neighbourhood and regarded as the best-preserved surviving monument of the Empire of Trebizond, the building combines Byzantine provincial style, a Georgian onion dome and Seljuk stonework; today it is a mosque.
  • Atatürk Pavilion — A four-storey pavilion (including its basement) with Western Renaissance influences, set in a pine grove at Soğuksu; it was built between 1890 and 1912 as a summer residence by the Greek-born banker Konstantin Kabayanidis.
  • Trabzon Museum (Kostaki Mansion) — A mansion with Italian architectural influences on Zeytinlik Street, built between 1898 and 1913 by the banker Kostaki Teofilaktos; today it serves as a museum.
  • Lake Sera — A landslide-dammed lake in the Derecik Valley in Akçaabat, formed on 21 February 1950 when rock broken away by excessive rainfall blocked the valley floor.

Practical Information for Visiting Yomra

Suggested time
1 day
Best time to visit
Summer months (June–September)
Places to visit
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What to Eat in Yomra

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  • Kuymak

    Kuymak, made by stirring maize flour and Trabzon cheese into butter and cooking them, is an essential breakfast dish on Yomra tables.

  • Hamsi Tava

    Fresh anchovies fried in maize flour, the most loved flavour of the winter months. Served with maize bread. Coating them with maize flour and frying them in a pan is the most common cooking method.

  • Yomra Elması (Yomra apple)

    An apple variety that bears the name of the district; it is said not to grow outside the district. It has received a geographical indication registration from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Yomra

  • Black Sea Plateau Culture

    The people of Yomra migrate to the plateaus in the summer months and maintain traditional plateau life. Horon dances and entertainment with the kemençe are important parts of cultural life.

Local Products

  • Yomra Elması — Yomra Elması was registered as a protected geographical indication on 15 December 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 626). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Yomra Municipality.
  • Fındık — Hazelnuts grown on the slopes of Yomra are the basic agricultural product of the district's economy.

Economy

Yomra's economy is based on hazelnut production, fishing and industry. Some units of Karadeniz Technical University are located in the district. There are small-scale industrial facilities and commercial centres.

How to Get to Yomra

Yomra is 10 km from Trabzon city centre. It lies on the Trabzon–Rize highway. Trabzon Airport is 20 km away. Trabzon city centre is reached by local dolmuş minibuses.

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Yomra: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Yomra?

The 5 main places in Yomra are Yomra Coast, Oymalıtepe, Yomra Plateaus, Yomra Coastal Walkway and Govlagoz Plateau.

What is there to eat in Yomra?

Kuymak, Hamsi Tava and Yomra Elması are the flavours that stand out at Yomra's tables.

What is Yomra famous for?

Yomra is known for Yomra Elması and its Black Sea plateau culture. It is a protected geographical indication registered with TÜRKPATENT.

How do I get to Yomra?

Yomra is 10 km from Trabzon city centre. It lies on the Trabzon–Rize highway. Trabzon Airport is 20 km away. Trabzon city centre is reached by local dolmuş minibuses.

How much time should I set aside for a visit to Yomra?

Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: summer months (June–September).

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