Nature / Birdwatching site
Palas Tuzla Lake
Sarıoğlan, Kayseri
A tectonic salt lake of about 23.5 km² in Sarıoğlan; a first-degree natural protected site and Key Biodiversity Area since 1993, and a stopover for waterbirds.
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Its story
Palas Tuzla Lake is a tectonic lake formed in the lowest part of the closed, fault-bounded Palas Plain in the Sarıoğlan district of Kayseri. The shallow lake expands with rainfall in winter and shrinks through evaporation in summer; layers of salt remain behind as the waters recede. Declared a first-degree natural protected site in 1993, the lake is also recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area and hosts various waterbirds. The Kayseri Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism notes that the salt pyramids extracted in the summer months and the color of the lake are striking.
Key facts
- Area
- About 23.5 km²
- Admission
- Free
- Protection
- 1st-degree natural protected site (1993)
- Best period
- Spring (birds), late summer (salt)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
39.02226, 35.81212
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palas_Tuzla_Gölü | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Palas_Tuzla | https://kayseri.ktb.gov.tr/TR-183180/goller-rotasi.html