Lake Van

The full moon rising over Lake Van created a stunning visual spectacle, especially as it emerged from the clouds in a striking red hue. Viewed from the Ahlat district in Bitlis, Türkiye, the scene captivated photographers and local…

A dazzling view formed yesterday evening during sunset over Lake Van, which is the largest soda and salty lake in the world with a surface area of ​​3,712 square kilometers and an altitude of 1,646 meters. Van, one of the Turkish cities…

Locaten in eastern Türkiye, Lake Van's shores, bordering Adilcevaz, Ahlat, and Tatvan in Bitlis, attract nature enthusiasts with their pristine beaches and clear waters. As summer begins and school holidays start, locals and…

A colorful rainbow appeared Lake Van, located in the Tatvan district in Bitlis, Türkiye, after heavy rains. The riot of colors over the beautiful nature of the area attracted nature photographers. "We had been following Tatvan for a long…

Despite spring rainfall, Lake Van's water levels remain below desired levels. Microbialites, formations akin to coral reefs, have emerged as water receded due to climate-induced drought. These formations,…

Located 25 kilometers north of Lake Van, eastern Türkiye, the Sarısu Plain, nestled at 1,780 meters altitude, offers picturesque vistas as it harmonizes with the snow-capped Süphan Mountain. The plain boasts…

Fifty women, who came together under the leadership of Van Doruk Nature Sports Travel Community Association and Doğubeyazıt Noah's Ark Search and Rescue Association, organized a demonstration in Georgia against violence against women and…

In Türkiye, heavy rain and floods in Ahlat district, Bitlis, caused water to spill from stream beds into Lake Van, coloring it brown. Meteorological warnings preceded the rain-snow mix that affected the region. The…

Migratory guests of Lake Van, a bird paradise that hosts many bird species every year, extend their stay due to the increase in average temperature and the hunting ban. Flamingos, which normally leave the lake basin with the arrival of…

Guests of the Lake Van basin, which hosts many bird species every year, extended their stay due to the hot weather and hunting ban. Some flamingos around the basin covered the coastline in white, creating fairytale-like landscapes. Lake…