Hamsikoy
A guide to Hamsikoy: the green mountain village, its famous rice pudding, and the distance from Trabzon. Arrange your visit with Absher.
Hamsiköy is a charming mountain village on the Trabzon–Zigana road, known for its green scenery, its mist, and its rice pudding (sütlaç), said to be the finest in Türkiye. It is a perfect stop for a meal with a mountain view.
Hamsikoy is about 46 km from Trabzon (roughly an hour) and sits on the route to Zigana and Sumela Monastery, making it easy to include in a single day's tour.
What is Hamsikoy known for?
- Its famous rice pudding (sütlaç).
- Green mountain scenery and mist.
- Mountain restaurants and local produce.
Highlights in Hamsikoy
Village restaurants
Stop to taste the rice pudding and a Turkish mountain breakfast overlooking the valley.
Meadows and highlands
Green landscapes and meadows ideal for photographs and relaxation.
Best time to visit
May to September for the greenest scenery; it makes a pleasant stop on the road to Zigana and Sumela.
Tips from Absher
- Make it a stop within a Sumela/Zigana tour.
- Don't miss trying the famous rice pudding.
