Coast and water / Island
Mada Island
Şarkikaraağaç, Isparta
The largest island in Lake Beyşehir, reached by boat or raft, where village life continues.
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Its story
Mada Island is the largest of the more than 30 islands in Lake Beyşehir and covers an area of about 820 hectares. The island, about 700 meters from the shore, is reached by boat or by vehicle-carrying rafts; in very cold winters, when the lake freezes, people have even crossed on foot. In the island's Kumluca neighborhood a small community lives by dry farming, livestock and fishing. A documentary about island life has won awards at national festivals.
Key facts
- Admission
- Access by boat/raft; service availability should be confirmed in advance
- Best time
- May–October
- Getting there
- Boat from the Gedikli shore; about 35 km from central Şarkikaraağaç
- Visit duration
- Half a day
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.88889, 31.36778
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.ktb.gov.tr/Eklenti/88982,ispartabrosurpdf.pdf?0 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mada_Adası