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| The "Valley of Mushrooms" in Cappadocia. |
Cappadocia - a World Natural Heritage site since 1985
The vast landscape, with its volcanic deposits dating back hundreds of millions of years, combined with the powerful impact of harsh weather and erosion by wind and water, has given Cappadocia a fascinating beauty. Tourists from all over the world come here to admire the valleys of rocks with their bizarre shapes and unique colors that can change with the seasons and weather. From the shapes and colors of the rocks, the locals have creatively given them interesting names such as: "Mushrooms Valley," "Rose Valley," or "Love Valley."
Famous landmarks such as "Pigeon Valley," "Goreme Village," and "Avanos Valley" are ancient villages that any visitor to the area should visit to learn about the simple and rustic life of the local people. In particular, the village of Avanos is renowned for preserving two traditional crafts: pottery making and carpet weaving, practiced by some of the most skilled artisans in Europe.
Pamukkale - A warm mineral spring in central Türkiye
While Cappadocia captivates visitors with its wild and majestic mountains, land, and rocks, Pamukkale boasts the charming and gentle beauty of crystal-clear mineral springs that flow year-round. With its peculiar pools perched precariously on the slopes, formed by calcium bicarbonate compounds in the spring water accumulating over thousands of years, creating unique limestone terraces or layered formations resembling seashells, it's known as the "Cotton Castle."
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| Cotton castle in Pamukkale. |
The year-round warm mineral springs are a precious gift for health, considered by ancient kings and nobles as an outdoor spa treatment. Today, visitors from all over come here not only to admire the beautiful scenery but also to relax or treat illnesses in these mineral-rich hot springs.
Antalya - Admire the majestic Duden Falls
Antalya has always been considered the tourism capital of Türkiye, where its sunny, windswept beaches, characteristic of the pristine Mediterranean region, and its winding narrow streets are impressive highlights.
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| Duden Falls cascades into the Mediterranean Sea. |
Visitors will have a different experience amidst the refreshing greenery as they trek through the forest and reach the majestic Duden Waterfall, renowned as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The main Upper Duden waterfall, 15m high and 20m wide, originates in northeastern Antalya, and at its end, the Duden River plunges directly into the Mediterranean Sea, forming a second waterfall, Lower Duden, with a breathtaking spectacle.
