A fire broke out in a forest next to a residential area in the Çandarlı Neighborhood of the Dikili district of Izmir, one of the most popular tourist provinces in Türkiye. The fire, which started around 14:20 local time, was reported to the Regional Forestry Directorate and various air and land vehicles and firefighters were sent to the area. Teams continue their work to bring the fire under control.
Salt Flats Draw Visitors to Türkiye’s Lake Tuz
Unique salt formations created by the receding waters of Lake Tuz in central Türkiye are attracting growing numbers of visitors and photographers. The natural structures, especially visible near Aksaray’s Eskil district, have gone viral on social media, boosting tourism to the lake.
Shaped like daisies and mushrooms, the salt flats form striking patterns across the lake’s white surface, creating postcard-like scenes. Tourists from across Türkiye and abroad are visiting to photograph the landscape and walk barefoot on the mineral-rich ground.
Visitors say the formations resemble Pamukkale’s travertines, adding that Lake Tuz offers both visual beauty and natural health benefits.
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