Notes on Arhavi, Kamilet Valley and the wider Eastern Black Sea, written by people who live here rather than visit.
Roughly 90 metres high and among the tallest cascades in the region. The walk from the car park takes 20–30 minutes. It runs hardest in spring and after heavy rain; in high summer the flow is gentler but the pool below is more inviting.
A protected valley of beech and chestnut forest with a stream running its length. Mist collects here at dawn, which is why photographers arrive early. There are walking trails at several levels of difficulty.
About 70 km from us, roughly an hour by car. A lake formed by a landslide some two hundred years ago, known for a surface so still it mirrors the forest. Arrive early — wind ruins the reflection by midday. Autumn is the famous season. The final 30 km from Borçka town is a narrow, winding forest road; a higher-clearance vehicle makes it easier.
We are open 21 March to 30 November. Late spring brings high water and the most vivid green. Summer is the coolest place to be in the region. Autumn brings colour and quieter trails. Weekdays are noticeably calmer than weekends throughout the season.
Shoes with grip for the waterfall path, a light waterproof layer at any time of year — this is the Black Sea, and rain arrives without much warning — and a swimsuit if you intend to get into the stream.
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