Machakheli

Located in the Black Sea province of Artvin, the Camili Basin awaits its visitors with its old forests, endemic plants, historical mosques, and unique nature. (AA Photo)

Turkey's first and only biosphere reserve area under UNESCO protection, Macahel (also known as Camili) in the Black Sea province of Artvin's Borçka district, fascinates with its unique culture as well as untouched springs, naturally aged woods, endemic plants, historic mosques and the pure Caucasian honey bee.