Fetoka Monasteries

A number of monasteries are located in the isolated hilly region behind Sürmene. They lie to the south of Küçükdere and Köprübasi, both of which are accessible by reasonable roads from Sürmene (20km/12mi). Until 1923 they were used by Greek monks. Most of these monasteries now have ruined interiors and three of them can only be reached on foot and with the help of a guide: Charveli and Oma monasteries (20km/12mi south of Köprübasi on the heights of the upper Manahoz Deresi) and the Seno Monastery near Küçükdere to the south.