Nature / Lake
Akgöl
Yeşilova, Burdur
A karst lake between Salda and Acıgöl that looks white from its salt deposits; a refuge for flamingos.
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Its story
Akgöl is a karst lake of about 12 km² formed in a polje basin in Yeşilova district. Because its water is very salty, no fish live in it; in the dried-out parts, salt deposits give the basin a white appearance. Once drained for farming, the lake began filling with water again after it became clear that the salty soil was unsuitable for agriculture. Today it is an important refuge for waterbirds, flamingos above all, and attracts birdwatchers.
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Best season
- April–September (flamingos)
- Getting there
- North of Yeşilova; around Kırlı and Dereköy villages
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.67833, 29.77028
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akgöl_(Burdur)