The interesting side of the annual festivals that are traditionally organized in the last week of June is bull wrestling. The bulls, which are brought from different parts of the province, are wrestled according to the classification based on their weights and neck thickness. Since the beginning date of bull wrestling, some regulations have been used in order to protect bulls from any harm, and maximum care has been shown for them not to suffer. During wrestling, when one of the bulls is recognized as weak, then he is accepted as the loser and taken away from the arena by the authorized people. Thus, as a show of power limited within its regulations, Kafkasör bull wrestling goes on in a sports and festival atmosphere. This kind of wrestling which has no match that is heard or seen across the world, also displays the permanent characteristics of the region. In the festival, which also includes Karakucak wrestling and folklore shows, the lyrical debate of bards who come from the surrounding sub-provinces and villages are watched by the people in great interest. The wild and romantic Coruh river with its impressive rapids crosses the land here. White water rafting is possible on this river for the adventure-lovers to enjoy the excitement that few other rivers in the world offer. Along the road to Erzurum, are the Tortum waterfalls, constituting another attraction with a calm and peaceful atmosphere. 55 kms east of Artvin, are the towns of Savsat and Borcka, and the nearby Karagoller, a dreamlike place of beautiful lake. Wide plateaus are also found in Artvin, one being the Bilbilan; and the other Kafkasor, where the famous Kafkasor Festival is held with the interesting bull-fights. Sarp border gate is at Hope. There are many historical citadels, mosques, churches, and bridges, along with yachting, hunting, fishing facilities and thermal springs.
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