Cappadocia valleys and hot-air balloons, Türkiye

Nature

Mountains, lakes and the outdoors

Türkiye is not only a beach destination. You can ski in the morning, walk part of the Lycian Way in the afternoon, or spend a day on a Black Sea plateau.

Mountains Coast 22 UNESCO

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Denizli

Pamukkale

White travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich springs, with the Roman city of Hierapolis above them. The site combines geology, ancient streets and one of the region's most unusual landscapes.

Nevşehir

Cappadocia

A volcanic landscape of fairy chimneys, cave dwellings and underground cities. Early Christian communities carved churches into the rock, and hot-air balloons now rise over the valleys at dawn.

Muğla

Ölüdeniz

A sheltered blue lagoon backed by pine-covered mountains, famous for its colour and for paragliding from Babadağ. The beach and the Lycian Way make it a natural stop on the Turquoise Coast.

Rize

Kaçkar Mountains

A high range of glacier-cut valleys, alpine lakes and summer pastures along the Black Sea. The area is a base for trekking, especially around Ayder, Çamlıhemşin and the Fırtına valley.

Adıyaman

Mount Nemrut

The tomb-sanctuary of King Antiochus I of Commagene, set on a mountain top at over 2,000 metres. Colossal stone heads of gods and rulers face the sunrise and sunset, a strange and memorable sight.

Aksaray

Ihlara Valley

A green canyon cut by the Melendiz river, with rock-cut churches and frescoes along its walls. The walk through the valley is one of the most peaceful ways to see the Cappadocia region's Christian heritage.

Trabzon

Uzungöl

A mountain lake surrounded by forest and steep slopes, south of Trabzon. It is a popular base for cool summer air, trout restaurants and walks into the surrounding valleys.

Burdur

Lake Salda

A crater lake known for its white sand and turquoise water, often compared to the Maldives. Its mineral-rich shores and surrounding pine forest make it a protected natural area.

Antalya

Köprülü Canyon

A deep canyon in the Taurus Mountains, cut by the Köprüçay river. Rafting, canyon walks and Roman bridges make it one of the most accessible outdoor escapes from Antalya.

Muğla

Saklıkent

A narrow limestone gorge with cold water running through it, north of Fethiye. Walking through the gorge is a popular summer escape, and the surrounding mountains offer longer trails.

Kastamonu

Ilgaz Mountains

A national park of pine forests, ski slopes and high meadows between Kastamonu and Çankırı. It is a year-round destination for hiking, winter sports and cool mountain air.

Ardahan

Çıldır Lake

A large high-altitude lake in eastern Anatolia, frozen in winter and surrounded by open steppe. It is known for its winter ice fishing and the silence of the landscape.

Nature

Winter and summer

Ski and winter sports

Palandöken · Erzurum Uludağ · Bursa Kartalkaya · Bolu Kartepe · Kocaeli Sarıkamış · Kars Erciyes · Kayseri

Summer sports

Paragliding · Ölüdeniz · Muğla Rafting · Köprülü · Antalya Diving · Kaş · Antalya Hiking · Lycian Way · Muğla/Antalya Ballooning · Cappadocia · Nevşehir Windsurfing · Alaçatı · İzmir

Nature

Seven regions, one country

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Mountains, lakes and the outdoors

Pamukkale

Cappadocia

Ölüdeniz

Kaçkar Mountains

Mount Nemrut

Ihlara Valley

Uzungöl

Lake Salda

Köprülü Canyon

Saklıkent

Ilgaz Mountains

Çıldır Lake

Winter and summer

Ski and winter sports

Summer sports

Seven regions, one country

Marmara

Aegean

Mediterranean

Central Anatolia

Black Sea

Eastern Anatolia

Southeastern Anatolia