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Beyşehir Lake is located in southwestern Türkiye, within the boundaries of the provinces of Konya and Isparta. As a component of the Lake Region, it is the largest natural freshwater lake in Anatolia. The lake has a surface area of 651 km², stretches approximately 50 km in length from northwest to southeast, and varies in width between 14 and 26 km. Its elevation above sea level ranges from 1,115 to 1,121 metres, with an average depth of 8–9 metres and a maximum depth of approximately 10–12 metr

Ulugöl Nature Park is located within the boundaries of the Gölköy district of Ordu province in Türkiye. Situated between the villages of Süleymaniye and Haruniye, the park is approximately 9–17 kilometers from the Gölköy district center and 63–74 kilometers from the city center of Ordu. The distance to Ordu-Giresun Airport is approximately 96.2 kilometers. All roads leading to the park are fully asphalted, making access by vehicle possible.Ulugöl Nature Park (Gölköy Subdistrict Office)" image-al

Espiye Seven Mills Nature Park is a 103-hectare forested and natural area located in the Black Sea Region of Turkey, within the boundaries of the Yeniköy, Akkaya, and Avluca villages in the Espiye district of Giresun province. The area was designated as a nature park and placed under protection by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2013. The park is approximately 62 km from the city center of Giresun and 28 km from the Espiye district.Historical and Cultural ValuesThe Seven Mills, from which

Poyrazlar Lake Nature Park is located within the borders of Adapazarı district of Sakarya province, in the Marmara Region of Türkiye. The nature park, which is approximately 8 kilometers from Adapazarı city center and 5 kilometers from Söğütlü district, was taken under protection on July 11, 2011. The park, with a total area of 231 hectares, takes its name from Poyrazlar Lake located within it. The lake is an alluvial barrier lake formed in the former bed of the Sakarya River, with an average de

Saklıkent National Park is a protected area located in the southwestern part of Turkey, within the boundaries of the Mediterranean Region. Declared a national park in 1996, it lies within the districts of Seydikemer in Muğla Province and Kaş in Antalya Province. One of the park’s most striking geological formations is the Saklıkent Canyon, which stretches for 18 kilometers and reaches depths of up to 300 meters in certain sections. This geomorphological structure was formed over thousands of yea

Inözü Valley is located within the boundaries of the Beypazarı district of Ankara Province, approximately 3 kilometers from the district center. Accessible via the Beypazarı-Karaşar Road, the valley features a narrow and deep canyon formed by the erosive action of the İnözü Creek over thousands of years. The eastern and western slopes of the valley are bordered by steep cliffs, within which multi-layered caves are situated. The valley is recognized as an area of significant natural and cultural

Tarsus Waterfall is a natural water formation located in the Tarsus district of Mersin Province, Türkiye. Situated approximately five kilometers from the center of Tarsus city in the Mediterranean Region, the waterfall lies on a tributary of the Berdan River. Due to the region’s typical Mediterranean climate, its surroundings are covered year-round by a diverse vegetation cover. With a height of approximately 15 meters, the waterfall, together with its natural environment, is also used as a recr

Dilek Peninsula–Big Menderes Delta National Park is a nature conservation area located within the boundaries of the Kuşadası and Söke districts of Aydın Province in the Aegean Region, designated as a national park in two phases between 1966 and 1994. The Dilek Peninsula covers an area of 10,985 hectares and the Big Menderes Delta 16,613 hectares, giving the park a total surface area of 27,598 hectares.Geomorphology and EcosystemThe Dilek Peninsula is the southernmost extension of the Samsun Moun

Incesu Canyon is a natural canyon located within the provincial boundaries of Çorum in Türkiye, particularly near the district of Sungurlu. Formed due to the region’s geological structure, the canyon features steep cliffs. The surrounding area contains diverse plant and animal species as well as archaeological remains.Incesu Canyon (AA)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Geographical FeaturesIncesu Canyon has a mountainous and rugged terrain. The canyon extends approximately 12