Summer in Trabzon for Gulf families: the season, housing and daily life

For some years now Trabzon has been the summer destination for many Gulf families: greenery, mild air, the sea and the highland plateaus, and a familiar daily life. As the visits repeat, many ask: should we keep renting, or buy?

The season

• June: the start of the season, pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
• July and August: the peak, especially during the school holidays and Eid.
• September: calm and lovely weather for those who can stay later.

The weather

Warm and humid, with highs usually between 25 and 28°C in July and August. Mist sometimes covers the plateaus, and sudden rain is always possible. See the guide to Trabzon’s weather.

Where do families stay?

• Yomra: modern projects near the airport. See the guide to living in Yomra.
• Akçaabat: the coast and villas. See the guide to living in Akçaabat.
• The hills: the views. See the guide to the hillside neighbourhoods.
• The centre: close to everything. See the guide to living in Ortahisar.

Seasonal rental or your own apartment?

Renting

• Flexibility to choose a different place each year.
• High seasonal prices and a new search every time.
• Short-term letting requires a licence held by the landlord, so make sure it is licensed.

Owning an apartment

• Your home is ready every summer, with your belongings.
• Potential income for the rest of the year.
• Responsibility for maintenance and management. See the guide to managing your property from abroad.

Letting your apartment for the rest of the year

1. A long-term contract with a family or a student, with a clause letting you use it in summer if you draft the contract that way, or let for a full year. See the long-term letting guide.
2. Licensed tourist letting if the building’s rules allow it. See the guide to the short-term rental law.

Daily life in summer

• Mosques are close by in every neighbourhood.
• Weekly markets and shopping centres. See the guide to food and markets.
• Trips to the highland plateaus and lakes. See the day trips guide.
• Getting around: a car is comfortable for trips, the minibus for daily life. See the guide to getting around Trabzon.

Practical tips

1. Book early: flights, accommodation and car hire at peak season.
2. Bring an umbrella and a warm layer.
3. Choose a home near a main road to make trips easier.
4. Visit the apartment on a rainy day before buying if you can.

In short

Summer in Trabzon is a tradition Gulf families return to every year. Those who spend summer after summer there find that owning an apartment brings comfort and a second home, provided they plan how to use it for the rest of the year.

Browse properties in Trabzon, or contact us and we will suggest a suitable summer apartment.