TürkiyeCennetForest, Lake & River
Forest, lake and river bring together Türkiye’s coolest and most alive corners. A deep lake of crater origin, a canyon through red-pine forest, or a river flowing beneath a Roman bridge — this category treats water as both scenery and ecosystem. The most fragile places are often here too, which is why responsible visiting is an inseparable part of this category.
Places in this category
7 places
Dilek Peninsula National Park
South of Kuşadası, a protected peninsula facing the Greek island of Samos: undeveloped pebble coves, pine forest running down to the water, and some of the richest coastal wildlife in Türkiye.
Ihlara Valley
In Aksaray, a deep canyon cut by the Melendiz stream, known for the frescoed rock churches carved into its walls.
Köprülü Canyon
Rafting routes, pine forest, and an ancient Roman bridge standing over the water.
Saklıkent Gorge
In Muğla near Fethiye, a deep national-park canyon where cold water runs between steep rock walls.
Lake Salda
A deep crater-origin lake known for its white shores and turquoise water.
Uzungöl
Inland from Trabzon, a lake formed when a landslide dammed a valley: still water ringed by steep spruce forest, with morning mist sitting on the surface.
Yedigöller National Park
North of Bolu, seven small landslide-dammed lakes inside a mixed deciduous forest — the best-known place in Türkiye to see autumn colour.