Non-tourist Türkiye – TOP 7 unique places
Non-tourist Türkiye – TOP 7 unique places
Patara Beach
For some completely incomprehensible reason, the tourism industry has bypassed Patara Beach. There were no resorts, no hotels, practically nothing except picturesque nature and the sea coast. In the area there is the village of Gelemish, two kilometers away, where you can only find small private guesthouses where you can have a snack and relax.
This is where turtles come out of the sea and lay their eggs. During this period, entry to some parts of the beach is prohibited. The beach is paid, but the amount is insignificant. The road ends 500 meters from the sea with a parking lot. You need to take foam with you (and, if necessary, tents and sleeping bags) and wander along the path to the sea, and then either along it, getting stuck in the sand, or plunging into the dunes.
Attractions
The main attractions are the beach and the ruins of the ancient city of Patara (Gelemiş, Merkez), protected by UNESCO. You can spend the whole day on the beach itself, so stock up on sandwiches. Entrance to the ancient city costs about € 3. With the card issued there, you have the opportunity to visit the beach 10 times.
On the way back from Patara, you can visit Kaputas Beach (Kalkan) - a bay of extraordinary beauty from the must see category, which is convenient to get to by car. Admission is free, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas costs just over €1.
The small town of Oludeniz
Oludeniz is a small city divided into upper and lower parts. Like other resorts, it has areas where there are a lot of tourists and where there are none at all. In Oludeniz, the lower part of the city is most popular because it is closer to the sea and all infrastructure.
Everything you need for a perfect vacation is here. Both connoisseurs of quiet relaxation and lovers of active pastime will find something to do in this place. Its turquoise waters, clean sandy beaches, emerald pine trees will not leave anyone indifferent.
Attractions
The landmark of Oludeniz is the Blue Lagoon Nature Reserve. It is a bay surrounded on one side by mountains, and on the other by the so-called Turtle Island. Most of the territory of the Blue Lagoon is a green park with varied vegetation. Palms and pine trees predominate. There are also many beautiful flowers and endemic plants.
Not far from Oludeniz is the Butterfly Valley (Uzunyurt), a secluded beach with azure water. You can get there by rented boat from Oludeniz, but even better is to look at the valley from above and take a few photos.
Turtle Beach in Dalyan
In Dalyan, Turtle Beach is the Iztuzu sand spit. It is here that the giant red-listed sea turtles of the endangered species Caretta Caretta (also known as loggerheads) come to procreate and lay eggs in sandy nests. For this reason, the place got its name. Not everyone will be lucky enough to see turtles, since during the egg-laying period it is not possible to go to the spit, and during the day they rarely appear on the beach. The only way to watch turtles is by swimming.
One individual lays up to 150 eggs, of which only a few survive. The babies are preyed on by blue crabs and other predators on the coast. But you are not foolish to attack an adult turtle: it is a huge mass of up to 50 kg.
Attractions
The main attraction of the city is Iztuzu Beach, which is part of a national protected reserve. Iztuzu Beach is a 6 km long sand spit that separates the river delta from the Aegean Sea. On one side it is washed by fresh water, on the other by the salt sea.
Cappadocia – “The Land of Beautiful Horses”
It is located in the eastern part of Asia Minor, which today is part of modern Turkey. Most of its territory is a plain at an altitude of a thousand meters above sea level. On the southern side, Cappadocia is surrounded by the Erciyes and Hassan mountains.
The region has no access to the sea, but is washed by the Kyzyl-Irmak and Yeshil-Irmak rivers. The first of them is the longest river in Turkey. It is also called the Red River because of the color of the water, which it received due to the color of the clay. Also located on the territory is the salt lake Tuz.
Attractions
Cosmic canyons and valleys, stone mushrooms, caves, volcanoes, underground cities, unearthly landscapes. A fabulous country in the heart of Turkey. The caves were included in the UNESCO World List. And the state hastily began to restore ancient churches and monasteries, establish transport links and open hotels right in the middle of the rocks.
One of the entertainments in Cappadocia is hot air ballooning. The bird's eye view offers a breathtaking view. Flying in a balloon over Cappadocia, you will experience the most unique sensations of your life.
Safranbolu City-Museum
Safranbolu is located in the west of the Black Sea region in the historical region of Paphlagonia. The city is located at the foot of the mountains 90 km from the Black Sea coast. The climate is temperate with warm summers and cool winters. The period from June to September, when the weather is warm and dry. It often rains in Safranbolu in May.
Attractions
The symbol of Safranbolu is the old town (Çarşı), which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is located on a hillside and is known for its narrow cobblestone streets and ancient wooden Ottoman houses. Most of the buildings date back to the 16th and 17th centuries and were built by the wealthy Ottomans when Safranbolu became a wealthy trading city. Many of the houses have been well restored in a historically accurate style and have been converted into hotels and restaurants.
Kachkar Mountain National Park
Kaçkar National Park is also located in the Karadeniz region. It is named after the highest point of the mountain range located in it.
The hot sun and heavy rainfall have endowed the Kachkar Mountains with rich, varied and often sparse vegetation. The region of the Kachkar Mountains is very rich in birds. It lies on the migratory route of birds of prey and has become a natural habitat for many of them. This unique and without a doubt one of the most beautiful and distinctive regions in Turkey remains today one of the most mysterious regions of the country!
Attractions
The Kachkar Mountains are the most important site of the Alpine-Himalayan formation in Anatolia. They are located in northeastern Turkey, near the Black Sea coast, 70 kilometers east of Rize.
They occupy 40 kilometers of land and reach almost 4000 meters in altitude. The highest point is 3932 meters. In the south and east the mountains are limited by the valley of the Chorokhi River, in the north by the Black Sea coast.
Lake Salda - Turkish Maldives
The color of the water of Lake Salda is due to the fact that it contains magnesium and magnesite. The chemical composition of the water makes Salda similar to the Martian landscape. The same minerals were discovered in the mountains located on Mars. In addition, lake water contains silver and gold ions, which gives it healing properties.
The shoreline along the lake is strikingly similar to the seashore in the Maldives. The same turquoise water, crystal clear sand and shallow sea. This is a great place to relax with children, because the shallow water warms up to +30 degrees, and kids can splash around in it for hours.
Attractions
Lake Salda (Salda Gölü) is located at the foot of Mount Esler, within the Yeşilova district, Burdur province.
The area of the lake is about 44 square meters. kilometer Depth 185 meters, it is one of the deepest lakes in Turkey.
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