Nature / Lake
Narlıgöl
Merkez, Niğde
A bitter-water maar lake 21 meters deep near the Aksaray border, formed by a volcanic explosion; hot springs emerge around it.
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Its story
Narlıgöl, or Nar Gölü, formed in a volcanic explosion crater (maar) surrounded by hills, at a point close to the Niğde–Aksaray provincial border. The lake, at 1,363 meters above sea level, is about 21 meters deep with an area of 0.7 km², and its waters are bitter. Traces of volcanic activity continue today: waters at about 65 °C emerge around the lake and are used in thermal facilities. The lake, a natural protected site, can be added to a Cappadocia trip thanks to its proximity to the Ihlara Valley–Nevşehir road.
Key facts
- Area
- About 0.7 km²
- Depth
- About 21 m
- Altitude
- 1,363 m
- Admission
- Free
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
38.34037, 34.45709
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narlıgöl | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Nar