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    Rejuvenate in nature: Türkiye’s spring routes

    “After all, each April I'm a year younger; each spring I’m more in love.” These lines from the Orhan Veli poem, “My Trouble is Different,” reference the renewing effect of spring on the writer, even in the midst of his own worries – a sentiment that feels remarkably familiar to us. So, as we welcome the spring season – flowers blooming, trees blossoming, and the sun shining – we remember that Türkiye has the most wonderful places to experience this marvelous season. Keep reading to discover the country’s best spring routes and activities – and we’ve also provided a link to flight tickets.

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    Index:

    Trekking: Türkiye’s best trekking routes

    A deep breath: Plateaus of the Black Sea

    Take your time: Türkiye’s most beautiful lakes

    A sign of spring: Festivals

    Best spring routes


    Trekking: Türkiye’s best trekking routes

    Ölüdeniz trekking

    Ancient cities and picturesque villages; mountains, streams and seas – these assets provide Türkiye with a multitude of beautiful hiking trails. Spring is an ideal time to travel and commune with nature while trekking through Türkiye’s unique historical, cultural, and natural wonders! We’d also add that spending time amid nature can be soothing and therapeutic. To find out more about trekking, check out our Top 9 trekking routes in Türkiye, which includes a detailed infographic of the hiking trails!


    A deep breath: Plateaus of the Black Sea

    spring routes of the Black Sea
    Pokut Plateau, surrounded by pine forests, is known for its architecture and rich biological diversity.

    The earth meets the sky, along with fifty hues of healing green. Each of the 2,000-meter-high plateaus on the Black Sea promises a different beauty. This spring, discover the Black Sea plateaus, particularly the pine forested Pokut Plateau; the Gito Plateau, in the highlands; and the Anzer Plateau, known for its honey. For more information, just read Nature at its most tranquil: the Black Sea Plateaus. This comprehensive article about twelve unique plateaus is part of our series on Türkiye’s most beautiful spring routes. 


    Take your time: Türkiye’s most beautiful lakes

    Spring routes - lakes
    Lake Salda shines through the surrounding pine forest, with its sparkling waters, calm atmosphere, and flourishing endemic species.

    Much has been written about Salda’s deep blue color and the magic of Karagöl. In addition to these beauties, Türkiye’s other lakes also invite visitors to relax, spend time along the shore and, mainly, to take their time.  In our series on Türkiye’s most beautiful spring routes, Our most precious treasures: The lakes of Türkiye offers information on Türkiye’s loveliest lakes, from Sapanca to Yedigöller. 


    A sign of spring: Festivals

    Festivals in the spring routes
    The Hıdrellez and Kakava Festivals, as well as the Istanbul Film Festival and BİLİMFEST (Science Fest) are among our favorite spring events in Türkiye.

    This winter has been long, but spring is well worth the wait – not just for the warm weather and blooming flowers, but for the festivals! The Istanbul Film Festival and the science/technology-focused BİLİMFEST, as well as the cultural Hıdrellez and Kakava festivals, are just a few that come to mind among Türkiye’s enjoyable annual events.


    Best spring routes

    Türkiye’s spring routes – Lake Abant
    As you might expect, Yedigöller National Park is at the top of our list of places to visit in Abant, with a natural splendor that shines in every season. You can go on unique nature walks and take dozens of photographs here!

    We’ve saved our favorites for last and we answer all your questions about a spring vacation in Türkiye in Splendid locations in Türkiye to welcome spring! This comprehensive article describes routes in the Kaz Mountains – an oxygen reservoir for both our country and the world – along with itineraries, tips and suggestions on locations ranging from Sapanca to Ballkayalar Nature Park and from Safranbolu to Amasra. 

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