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Bostandüzü Forest Interior Recreation Area is located within the boundaries of the Devrek district of Zonguldak province and is situated in the southeastern part of the province. The area is approximately 15 to 20 minutes by road from the center of Devrek. According to data from the Zonguldak Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, Devrek district lies geographically in the western part of the Black Sea Region and offers areas suitable for ecotourism due to its forested structure and natu

Ilıksu Beach is located within the boundaries of Aşağıçayır (Esenköy) Village in the Kozlu district of Zonguldak Province. It is situated 15–20 minutes from Zonguldak city center and 5–10 minutes from Kozlu. Access is convenient via road networks and local minibus routes, and the extensive parking area surrounding the beach facilitates easy access. Physical Structure, Landscape, and Marine Characteristics The beach features a mixture of fine sand and pebbles, with shallow and generally calm wate

Hatila Valley National Park is a protected natural area located in northeastern Türkiye, within the Eastern Black Sea Region, and under the administrative boundaries of Artvin province. Declared a national park in 1994, the area covers 16,988 hectares. The highest point of the valley is Kurt Dağı at 3,224 meters, while the lowest point is the Çoruh River at 160 meters. The national park is approximately 10 kilometers from the center of Artvin city; of this distance, 5.5 kilometers are paved asph

Eymir Lake is a natural freshwater lake located within the boundaries of the Gölbaşı district, southeast of Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. With an area of approximately 1.2 square kilometres, the lake lies within the grounds of Middle East Technical University and is about 20 kilometres from the centre of Ankara. Due to its proximity to the urban centre, it is regarded as an important recreational and natural habitat area. Ecological Features and Landscape Eymir Lake is situated in a transition

Obruk Dam Lake is an artificial lake located within the boundaries of the Oğuzlar district in Çorum Province, in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. The reservoir was constructed to regulate hydrological conditions in the region and meet agricultural irrigation needs. Its geography is directly linked to the topography and water resources of an area under the influence of the continental climate of Central Anatolia. History and Construction The Obruk Dam was planned to increase agricultural produc

Pelitözü Göleti, located within the boundaries of Bilecik Province in Türkiye, is approximately 7 kilometres from the city centre. The reservoir, situated at an elevation of 660 metres above sea level, covers an area of 213.50 hectares. Formation and Purpose Constructed in the 1980s by the General Directorate of Village Services, Pelitözü Göleti was created for irrigation purposes. Over time, it has also developed into a recreational area alongside its surrounding natural vegetation and pine tre

Çınarsuyu Nature Park is located in the Ünye district of Ordu province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. The park offers social and recreational facilities suitable for both overnight stays and day visits. Establishment and Legal Status Çınarsuyu Nature Park was officially registered in 2011 under registration number 40735. The park falls under the responsibility of the Ünye Forest Management Directorate and the Ünye Forest Management Office. Its operations are managed by Orkent A.Ş. Area and Physi

Korugöl Nature Park (formerly known as Kurugöl Nature Park) is a protected area located within the boundaries of Kaynaşlı district in Düzce Province, featuring a combined forest and lake ecosystem. The area was initially designated as a recreational site in 2004, granted nature park status in 2011, and renamed “Korugöl” in 2021. Geographical Location and Access Korugöl Nature Park is approximately 6 kilometres from the Kaynaşlı district centre and 14 kilometres from the city centre of Düzce. Acc

Güzeldere Waterfall Nature Park is located within the boundaries of the Gölyaka district in the province of Düzce, in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. The park is situated approximately 11 km from Gölyaka and about 18–28 km from the city center of Düzce. The nature park, located within the boundaries of Güzeldere Village, has an elevation of approximately 630 meters above sea level. Spanning an area of 22.76 hectares, Güzeldere Waterfall was officially registered as a Recreation Area on 28 December 1

Beyazsu is located approximately 15–20 km south of Midyat district and approximately 20–25 km north of Nusaybin district, along the road connecting these two districts. The Beyazsu Stream originates from the plateaus and foothills south of Midyat and flows through a valley toward Nusaybin. In this generally arid and treeless region, Beyazsu is distinguished by its clear, cool water sourced from karst springs and features local trees and greenery. The Beyazsu spring is used year-round to meet the