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Locals and Foreigners Flock to Beaches due to Heat in Antalya
As the temperature in Antalya, Turkish tourist city, reached 40 degree yesterday, locals and foreigners rushed to the beaches and forested areas. While many chose to cool off in the cold waters of the Mediterranean, others preferred having…
Increase in Plankton Population Turns Iznik Lake Into Turquoise
The increase in plankton population due to the increase in temperature has turned Iznik Lake in Bursa into turquoise. The sea, where the submerged historical basilica became even more visible, resembled the beaches of the Maldives.
The…
Flamingo Chicks Hatch in Türkiye’s Tuz Lake
Thousands of flamingo chicks have hatched in Lake Tuz (Salt Lake), a vital wetland located in Aksaray, Türkiye. Known for its significance as a breeding ground and a major source of the country's salt, Lake Tuz attracts…
First-Time Balloon Pilot Takes Flight in Cappadocia
Seval Çakır, trained through the "Shape Your Future with AHIKA" program funded by the European Union and Turkey, piloted her first hot air balloon in Cappadocia. Previously a filmmaker, Çakır transitioned to balloon piloting after…
Nature Enthusiasts Marvel at Tunceli’s Crater Lake
Around 70 participants from Türkiye and abroad joined a nature trip to Buyer Ana Lake, a crater lake at 3,000 meters altitude in Tunceli’s Pülümür district, organized by the Tunceli Mountaineering Club (TUDAK). After a…
World’s Oldest and Smallest Mammal Seen in Adana
Batodonoides Vanhouteni, known as the oldest and smallest mammal that evolved 53 million years ago, was seen in the Feke district of Türkiye's Adana province.
This animal looks like a mouse, but it is not one. It is harmless. When you…
Turkish Smoky Coffee Tradition Thrives in Bursa
The unique 'smoky' coffee culture, originating in Erzurum, Türkiye, in the 1890s, continues to thrive in Bursa's 600-year-old Fidan Han. This distinctive coffee, cooked in a cup rather than a pot, has become a favorite among both…
Hot Air Balloon Rides next to Lake Salda Begin
Hot air balloon rides have started around Lake Salda, located in Türkiye's Burdur province and one of the world's few natural wonders. The first passengers who boarded the 11 balloons at the launch area witnessed a fascinating view formed…
Düden Lake Awaits Nature Lovers
Düden lake, which is an ideal escape point for those who want to escape from the noise and crowd of the city in Erbaa district of Tokat, attracts those who want to relax in the lap of nature.
“It's a really beautiful place. We came for a…
Stunning Beauty of Tufantepe Attracts Nature Lovers
Tokat's Tufantepe, which was made eligible for tourism in the late 1980s, has become a favorite stop for those who want to enjoy nature thanks to its beautiful nature that can be observed while walking on unique paths.
"It is a lush…