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In-Depth Information
This laid-back pension in a peaceful spot has rooms in three blocks, including a traditional
wooden, chalet-style unit. Those above the pleasant riverside bar benefit from views of
the gurgling Barhal. Rafting trips can be organised.
Eating
KÖŞK CAFE & RESTAURANT €
(mains
"
7-10)
This jolly venture above the tourist office, with a good view of Yusufeli's main
drag, serves simple breakfasts, fish and chicken dishes, burgers,
tost
(toasted sandwich)
and rice pudding.
| Turkish
ÇARDAK DÖNER RESTAURANT €
(mains
"
7.50; breakfast & lunch)
Ramazan works the döner spit while wife Sevgi and daugh-
ters rustle up fresh, organic, traditional daily specials. Choose between goodies such as
kahvaltı
(breakfast),
hazır yemek
(ready-made food) and homemade baklava.
| Anatolian
Information
Yusufeli has banks with ATMs, a petrol station and
tourist office
(
8am-9.30pm May-Oct,
8am-5.30pm Mon-Fri Nov-Apr)
.
Getting There & Away
Yusufeli's central otogar is near the tourist office.
There are morning buses to Artvin (
"
15), Erzurum (
"
20, three hours) and the Black Sea
coast. You can also take a dolmuş (
"
4) or taxi (
"
25) to the petrol station on the Artv-
in-Erzurum road and catch passing buses, including the Kars bus, which passes at about
1pm (
"
30).
To reach Barhal, Yaylalar or Olgunlar in the morning for a day walk, you will likely have
to hire a taxi (
"
100 between Barhal and Yusufeli or Yaylalar).
Driving into the Kaçkars, the road is surfaced from Yusufeli to Sarıgöl (about 18km).
Continuing to Barhal (about 10km), about 60% is surfaced; thereafter, the road is unsur-
faced. If it's dry, the winding, narrow road can be braved by confident drivers, in an ordin-
ary car with good clearance (and without sentimental value), all the way up to Olgunlar.
Allow plenty of time, seek local advice before setting off, and beware rockfalls and land-
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