Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Tonya
Spend a half‑day in Tonya for the butter roundabout, Canik Stream walk and a quick hike to a yayla; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Tonya is a small mountain town in Eastern Karadeniz. The main attractions – the butter‑shaped roundabout, a boardwalk by Canik Stream and nearby yayla pastures – can be seen in a few hours. Roads are good in summer but may close in winter, so a night‑stay is useful in shoulder seasons.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (dry, sunny, good for hiking)
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow‑blocked roads, limited services)
- Airport
- TZX
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tonya112 ▾
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tonya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch traffic on winding roads and sudden fog; keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTZX Trabzon Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h 15 min by car or dolmuş via Vakfıkebir).TZX Trabzon Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north, 1 h 15 min by car or dolmuş via Vakfıkebir).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; hire a car or rent a scooter to reach yayla trails.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TZX Trabzon Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h 15 min by car or dolmuş via Vakfıkebir)TZX Trabzon Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north, 1 h 15 min by car or dolmuş via Vakfıkebir)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tonya: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; hire a car or rent a scooter to reach yayla trails. Dolmuşes run hourly from Vakfıkebir to Tonya, last around 16:00.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kadıralak village
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Local dolmuş or car, 5 km (3.1 mi) east, 10 minLocal dolmuş or car, 3.1 mi (5 km) east, 10 min
Good view over town, quiet walk.
Gümüşhane
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Drive D877 north, 106 km (66 mi), 2 hDrive D877 north, 66 mi (106 km), 2 h
Check mountain pass status in winter.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Thoania Apartment Hotel
200 m south of the roundabout, basic rooms, self‑catering.
Foleya Mountain Resort
Near Damlı pass, limited winter opening.
Ramada Vakfıkebir
Fallback in Vakfıkebir if mountain road closed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺150–250 (≈ US$4–7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10) excl. bed
- High
- ₺400 (≈ US$10)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse / basic room2 × 1 night × ₺300 | ₺600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺250 | ₺500 |
| Dolmuş Vakfıkebir → Tonya (round‑trip)2 × ₺30 · check | ₺60 |
| Car rental (small car, 1 day)2 × ₺250 · check | ₺500 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₺120 · check | ₺240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺190 |
| Trip total≈ ₺1,045 per person per day, bed included | ₺2,090≈ US$55 |
2026 estimate in TRY; flights and intercity buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ayran (yoghurt drink) | ₺5–8 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea (glass) | ₺3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Chicken dish (Git‑Git) | ₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Pide (Konak Pide Salonu) | ₺25–40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (within town, 2 km) | ₺15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to Tonya can be blocked by snow or flood in winter; check status before travel.
- Fog can appear suddenly on mountain roads; drive cautiously.
- Dolmuş schedule ends early (≈16:00); plan return accordingly.Dolmuş schedule ends early (≈4:00 PM); plan return accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance / Fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Istanbul; nearest Turkish embassy for US citizens.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dolmuş Vakfıkebir → Tonya: ≈ ₺30 per person, hourly, last ≈16:00 (check)≈ ₺30 per person, hourly, last ≈4:00 PM (check)
- Car rental (small, 1 day): ≈ ₺250 per day, fuel extra (check)
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (affedersiniz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (teʃekkur ederim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne kadar)
- Tuvalet nerede? — Where is the toilet? (tuvalet nerede)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (kartla odeyeyebilir miyim)
- Taksiye ihtiyacım var — I need a taxi (taksiye ihtiyacim var)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tonya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (dry, sunny, good for hiking) · avoid Dec–Feb (snow‑blocked roads, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add car‑rental info for yayla hikes.
- Create detailed trail maps for summer pastures.
- Link to winter‑road alerts from local authority.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Tonya
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tonya, revision 5125440 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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