Hopa

Hopa: A Gateway Between Turkey and Georgia

🌊 Hopa is a charming northeastern town along Turkey’s Black Sea coast, located just 18 km from the Georgian border.
🏔️ The region’s landscape is diverse, ranging from low-lying coastal areas (10m above sea level) to the towering Mt. Yavuz Sultan (1,513m).

🚪 Due to its strategic position between Georgia, the Black Sea, and Anatolia, Hopa has historically been a key trading and military outpost.

A Region of Historical Conquests

⚔️ Hopa Under Ottoman Rule (1490 – 1512)

• Hopa’s location made it vulnerable to invasions, as early kingdoms in the region struggled to maintain control.
• Sultan Selim I incorporated Hopa into the Ottoman Empire during his campaigns against Crimea (1490-1512).
• Under Ottoman rule, Hopa became a hub for trade and commerce, benefiting from its coastal access and proximity to Georgia.

Hopa’s Modern Economy

🍃 Agriculture: A Center for Tea & Nut Production

• Hopa’s mild Black Sea climate makes it ideal for growing:
  • Tea (one of the town’s largest industries)
  • Hazelnuts and walnuts
  • Kiwifruit, a more recent addition to its agricultural exports

🎣 Fishing Industry

• The Black Sea provides a rich fishing industry, with locals relying on both traditional and commercial fishing methods.

🚢 Trade & Border Economy

• Hopa’s location near the Georgia-Turkey border makes it an important trade and transport hub, linking the two nations.

Why Visit Hopa?

✨ A hidden gem along the Black Sea, offering breathtaking coastal and mountain landscapes.
📸 A fascinating mix of cultures, influenced by Turkish, Georgian, and Anatolian traditions.
🍵 A must-visit for tea lovers, where you can explore lush tea plantations and sample fresh Black Sea tea.

🚀 Discover Hopa, a Black Sea town rich in history, nature, and trade!