Trabzon’s iconic Çal Cave captivates holiday crowds
Nestled 1,050 meters above sea level in the northern province of Trabzon, the Çal Cave has been drawing large numbers of visitors during the Eid al-Adha holiday, as domestic and international tourists seek cooler natural attractions in the Black Sea region.
Known for its stalactites, stalagmites, underground stream and small waterfalls, the cave is considered one of the region’s most striking natural sites. The air circulation created through natural rock fissures gives visitors the sensation of walking through an open valley despite being underground, while the depth of the stream running through the cave changes seasonally.
Although much of the cave system remains unexplored, visitors are currently able to tour around one kilometer of the site.
University student Aleyna Yılmaz said she was impressed by the cave’s preserved natural atmosphere despite living in the area for four years before visiting for the first time.
