Nature / Lake
Acıgöl
Dazkırı, Afyonkarahisar
A shallow, salty tectonic lake in the closed basin where Denizli, Afyonkarahisar and Burdur meet; a protected wetland.
Its story
Acıgöl (Lake Çardak) is a tectonic lake in a closed basin where the provinces of Denizli, Afyonkarahisar and Burdur meet. Its surface area varies greatly with the seasons: it reaches about 100 km² in spring and shrinks to as little as 35 km² by late summer. Its deepest point is only about 1.6 m, and its water is bitter and salty. It is protected as a Class B Wetland; its shallow shores attract waterbirds.
Key facts
- Depth
- max. ~1.6 m
- Status
- Class B Wetland
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.82680, 29.88780
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ac%C4%B1g%C3%B6l | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ac%C4%B1g%C3%B6l