Nature / Lake
Salda Lake
Yeşilova, Burdur
"Turkey's Maldives", with snow-white beaches and turquoise water; one of the clearest lakes in the world.
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Its story
With a depth of about 185 meters, Salda Lake is one of Turkey's deepest lakes and is famous for the clarity of its water. The white beaches along its shores are made of hydromagnesite minerals formed by microbial structures (stromatolites); because this formation resembles the rocks in Jezero crater on Mars, it has attracted the interest of planetary scientists. Surrounded by black pine forests, the lake has been declared a special environmental protection area. The nature park area has a visitor center, picnic areas and a prepared beach. It is also one of the finest spots in the region for sunsets and birdwatching.
Key facts
- Admission
- Nature park; there may be an entry/parking fee
- Best season
- June–September (swimming); May and October (quiet visit)
- Getting there
- About 4 km from Yeşilova, about 65 km from central Burdur
- Visit duration
- Half day – full day
Trip purpose
- Cycling
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
- Traveling with kids
Location
37.55080, 29.68330
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/burdur/see | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salda_Gölü