{"id":32029,"date":"2022-04-21T12:53:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T09:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/our-most-precious-treasures-the-lakes-of-turkiye\/"},"modified":"2022-10-31T17:23:53","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T14:23:53","slug":"our-most-precious-treasures-the-lakes-of-turkiye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/our-most-precious-treasures-the-lakes-of-turkiye\/","title":{"rendered":"Our most precious treasures: The lakes of T\u00fcrkiye"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Lake routes and spring\u2019s hues<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Springtime in the city is great \u2013 but seeing nature come alive in a rural environment is an entirely different experience. Say goodbye to the stress of urban living and embark on a colorful adventure: the lakes of T\u00fcrkiye welcome you to tranquil splendor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serenity amid a beautiful array of colors: Sapanca Lake<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\"Sapanca
Sapanca Lake, on the border of the Kocaeli and Sakarya provinces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful Sapanca Lake has a tranquil atmosphere and turquoise waters ringed by picturesque reeds \u2013 and it is less than two hours\u2019 drive from \u0130stanbul. Sapanca Lake is an ideal weekend getaway, offering hotels, picnic spots, restaurants and trout farms in the vicinity. The area is terrific for bicycling or walking along the clear waters \u2013 or simply relaxing in the shade of lush plane trees. Slightly farther away from the lake is Ma\u015fukiye, another great recreation spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is Sapanca Lake?<\/b><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sapanca Lake is in the Eastern Marmara Region, straddling the borders of two provinces. It is bordered on the west by Kocaeli and on the east by Sakarya. The distance between Sapanca and \u0130stanbul is around 135 kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magnificent in every season: Lake Abant<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\"Lake
Lake Abant, Bolu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lake Abant is a breathtakingly beautiful destination that retains its popularity throughout the year. As part of the protected Lake Abant Nature Park, the area has remained relatively undeveloped and is particularly lovely in the spring months. Naturally, nature walks are among its attractions, though camping, cycling and horseback riding facilities are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is Lake Abant?<\/b><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lake Abant is in the Abant Mountain, 34 kilometers southwest of Bolu. It is 258 kilometres from \u0130stanbul and 225 kilometres from Ankara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A natural heritage: Yedig\u00f6ller (Seven Lakes)<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\"Yedig\u00f6ller
Yedig\u00f6ller, Bolu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Yedig\u00f6ller route has been described as a reflection of heaven on earth. Set in the Yedig\u00f6ller National Park, Yedig\u00f6ller is actually seven lakes: B\u00fcy\u00fckg\u00f6l, Sering\u00f6l, Dering\u00f6l, Nazl\u0131g\u00f6l, K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fckg\u00f6l, \u0130nceg\u00f6l, and Sazl\u0131g\u00f6l. The trees surrounding these lakes include poplar, oak, hornbeam, beech, maple, elm, fir tree, hazelnut, and linden \u2013 a lush carpet of green. Infinite peace and the fragrance of spring flora welcome visitors to Yedig\u00f6ller National Park!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is Yedig\u00f6ller (Seven Lakes)?<\/b><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yedig\u00f6ller is between the Y\u0131\u011f\u0131lca and Mengen districts of Bolu. Yedigoller is 310 kilometers from \u0130stanbul and 214 kilometers from Ankara. However, due to the roughness of the roads, the drive may take longer than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sharpest tone of blue: Lake Salda<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\"Lake
Lake Salda, Burdur. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The energy of being on the road is especially intense in the spring, especially if the road leads to Lake Salda. With clear blue water and white sand, Lake Salda is one of the most striking natural sites in T\u00fcrkiye. It is a crater lake and one of the country\u2019s deepest; and features magnesium-rich water ringed by black pine forests. For more information on Lake Salda \u2013 which has an intriguing resemblance to the Jezero Crater on Mars \u2013 click\u00a0here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is Lake Salda?<\/b><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lake Salda is five kilometres from Burdur\u2019s Ye\u015filova district and 35 kilometers from the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid lush fairy-tale greenery: \u015eav\u015fat Karag\u00f6l<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\"Karag\u00f6l,
Karag\u00f6l, in the \u015eav\u015fat district of Artvin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Prepare yourself for an otherworldly experience. Karag\u00f6l, nestled in the heart of Artvin, is surrounded by the sort of lush forest depicted in fairy tales or fantasy films. Set in the Karag\u00f6l-Sahara National Park, the lake is a wonderful destination for camping and caravanning. Take a few days this spring to bask in the unique beauty of the Eastern Black Sea Region!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is Karag\u00f6l?<\/b><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Karag\u00f6l is in the \u015eav\u015fat district of Artvin, around 25 kilometers from the district center. If the idea of seeing the untouched beauty of nature appeals to you,\u00a0book a flight to Artvin<\/a>\u00a0right away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lake routes and spring\u2019s hues Springtime in the city is great \u2013 but seeing nature come alive in a rural environment is an entirely different experience. Say goodbye to the stress of urban living and embark on a colorful adventure: the lakes of T\u00fcrkiye welcome you to tranquil splendor! Serenity amid a beautiful array of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":31096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[327,323,147],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-32029","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-relaxing-holiday","8":"category-natural-beauties-of-the-world","9":"category-trip-ideas"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32029"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32029\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}