
Ilıca Waterfall is a significant natural formation located in the Ilıca Village of Pınarbaşı district, in Kastamonu province, within the Black Sea Region of Turkey. The waterfall is formed by the Zarı Stream, which descends 10 meters from the steep slopes of the Horma Canyon, creating a natural pool surrounded by lush vegetation. Situated near Küre Mountains National Park, Ilıca Waterfall holds great importance for ecotourism activities in the region.Location and AccessibilityIlıca Waterfall is
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DrEjder Cave is a natural formation located within the National Park in the Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu, among the Sphere Mountains. Known locally as Ejder Çukuru, this cave is 70 meters deep and 385 meters long.Location and AccessEjder Cave lies within the boundaries of Sümenler Village, under the Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu. It is approximately 500 meters from Mantar Cave and 1 kilometer from Ilgarini Cave. Access is provided via forest roads and designated hiking trails.Physical and Geo
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Ulukaya Waterfall is a waterfall located within the boundaries of Ulukaya Village in the district of Ulus, Bartın, notable for its natural formation. Waterfall arises from a rock cavity near the Drahna Canyon, where water cascades approximately 25 metres downward. At the point of fall, a “work cauldron” 1–1.5 metres deep and a lake 30–40 metres wide are formed. The canyon is approximately 1 kilometre in length and 65–70 metres in height.Ulukaya Waterfall (Ulus District Governorship, Republic of
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Küre Dağları Millî Parkı is located within the boundaries of Kastamonu and Bartın provinces in Türkiye. It was officially declared Türkiye’s 34th national park on 7 July 2000 through Publication No. 24268 in the Official Gazette. The national park covers an area of approximately 37,753 hectares, of which 27,000 hectares lie within Kastamonu and 10,753 hectares within Bartın. The surrounding buffer zone is defined as 134,366 hectares.Küre Dağları Milli Parkı (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
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Horma Canyon is located in the Pınarbaşı district of Kastamonu and lies within the boundaries of Küre Mountains National Park. Situated approximately 100 km from Kastamonu city center and 4 km from Pınarbaşı, this canyon is one of Turkey’s most spectacular natural wonders. Formed by Zarı Stream, Horma Canyon features unique geological formations, natural rock arches, and water-sculpted structures, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.Geological Features
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Mehmet Salih Çoban