Natural attractions in Turkey are one of the most fascinating things in the world, contributing to making Turkey a paradise on earth for travelers, in addition to its wonderful culture, traditions, and places to visit. They are one of the most appealing things of the country aside from its wonderful historical sites, with its diverse, and magnificent natural attractions making one feel as though they are in paradise.
Natural sites such as Lake Van, Golcuk National Park, Altindere Valley, and Kaz Daglari are prime examples of what Turkey’s natural attraction game has to offer for nature lovers and adventurers. For those thinking of a trip to Turkey, whether to go hiking in its lovely mountains, or simply enjoying nature in its paradise-like attractions, we’ve made this guide to make it easier for them to know what to expect while visiting Turkey’s natural attractions.
Exploring Turkey’s Natural Attractions: Little Paradises on Earth
Turkey may be known best for its history-laden landscape that goes back thousands of years, but another underrated aspect of Turkey’s landscape are its wonderful natural attractions. For a land so old and with so much history, it certainly has its fair share of natural attractions that when combined with its historical sites, make Turkey one of the most complete and fascinating countries in the world for tourism. Here are some of the well-known and wonderful natural attractions in Turkey.
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Golcuk National Park
One of the prettiest man-made lakes in Turkey and a natural haven for seeking peace in the world, going to the Golcuk National Park is a short but spiritually comforting journey. The picturesque Golcuk Lake is completely surrounded by lush landscaping at the heart of the National Park, making it one of the best spots for a relaxing and peaceful retreat in the midst of nature.
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Kaz Daglari
Named Goose Mountain (in Turkish), the Kaz Daglari Mountain offers stunning vistas of the greenish landscape around it, from its peaks, with the sunsets from the mountain a fascinating sight to say the least. Its highest peak is about 5,820 ft, and the landscape contains one of the fascinating flora in the whole region making it another prominent highlight of the unending list of Turkey’s natural attractions.
Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut is another piece of the list of Turkey’s various UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with its history, landscape, and overall feel making stunning visuals for tourists and the chance to look back on history. Mount Nemrut contains some of the most unique statues in all of Turkey’s natural attractions and ancient sites, with large head like sculptures the size of boulders dominating the otherwise rocky landscape of the mountain.
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Sumela Monastery and Altindere Valley
Altindere Valley is another prominent highlight of Turkey’s natural attractions, with its lush green landscape and calm relaxing environment attracting people from all over the world. One of its features is its housing of the Sumela Monastery, a prominent location in the park and a fascinating site for history lovers, whose history goes back thousands of years.
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Lake Van
One of the largest salt lakes in the whole country, Lake Van is a part of the country’s heritage and one the top natural attractions in Turkey. The lake has a unique landscape, with two volcanic mountains perfect for hiking, and its famous color-changing water, which color changes at different times of any day combining to make a stunning visual for all to see.
Cappadocia
Turkey’s land of wonders, Cappadocia is a must visit place for all travelers, let alone adventurers and nature lovers. The region is home to some of the most unique and picturesque natural attractions in Turkey, such as the Goreme Esentepe, Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, and the beautiful Love and Pigeon valleys.
Mount Ararat
One of the oldest and iconic natural attractions in Turkey, the snow-covered tops of Mount Ararat are a treat to see, especially if you’re out hiking on its rugged terrain. Considered by some as a sacred site, the dormant volcano mountains are one of the prime spots for hiking and being close to nature, with the ancientness of the site and its snowy, calm atmosphere in the winter making one feel at peace with the world.
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Turkey’s Natural Attractions: Havens for Peace Seekers and All
The natural attractions in Turkey are one of the country’s biggest highlights and a part of its pride and joy. With wonderful natural sites like Lake Van, Mount Nemrut, Golcuk, the natural attractions you’ll be tempted to make them at the top of your itinerary even if you’re not an adventurer or a nature lover.
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