Kemalpaşa
Kemalpaşa offers an intense international border trade, Black Sea coastal beach, and duty-free shopping experience. Its crowning landmark is the Sarp International Customs Complex (Sarp Sınır Kapısı)—where millions of international travelers cross between Türkiye and Georgia annually. Visitors can shop at modern international trade centers, relax at Kemalpaşa Beach, or sample fresh Black Sea seafo
Tourist experience
Kemalpaşa offers an intense international border trade, Black Sea coastal beach, and duty-free shopping experience. Its crowning landmark is the Sarp International Customs Complex (Sarp Sınır Kapısı)—where millions of international travelers cross between Türkiye and Georgia annually. Visitors can shop at modern international trade centers, relax at Kemalpaşa Beach, or sample fresh Black Sea seafood, Laz Böreği, and Georgian-influenced local dishes.
Key points of interest
Investment outlook
Kemalpaşa commands an outstanding Transparent Investment Score of 92.5/100, recognized as Türkiye's primary international land customs gateway (Sarp Border Gate), cross-border freight logistics, Duty-Free commercial retail, and coastal real estate investment market. Driven by multi-billion-dollar international trade and continuous passenger transit, commercial properties command exceptional yields. Residential buy prices average $1,280/m² with rapid annual capital appreciation (~47.0% YoY in USD).
Living here
Residing in Kemalpaşa offers a vibrant, compact, safe, and highly connected international border-town lifestyle along the Black Sea coast. Residents benefit from direct customs access, international trade opportunities, fresh local seafood, clean sea air, and fast 20-minute highway links to Rize-Artvin Airport.
History & cultural identity
Kemalpaşa (historically Makriali), strategically situated directly on the international border with Georgia along the Black Sea coast, is home to the world-famous Sarp Border Gate (Sarp Sınır Kapısı)—Türkiye's busiest international land customs gateway connecting Türkiye to Georgia, Russia, and Central Asia. Holding a rich ancient Laz maritime, trade fair, and border history under Byzantine and Ottoman rule, Kemalpaşa was established as an independent municipal district in 2017, becoming Türkiye's newest coastal commercial gateway.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary international border gate in Kemalpaşa?+
Kemalpaşa hosts the Sarp Border Gate (Sarp Sınır Kapısı), Türkiye's primary land customs gate connecting to Georgia and Russia.
When was Kemalpaşa established as a district?+
Kemalpaşa was officially established as an independent municipal district in 2017 due to its booming population and international border trade.
How far is Kemalpaşa from Hopa and Rize-Artvin Airport?+
Kemalpaşa is located 15 kilometers east of Hopa and just 40 minutes east of Rize-Artvin Airport along the coastal motorway.