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Simenit and Akgöl (Gölyazı Lakes)

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Simenit and Akgöl (Gölyazı Lakes)

Terme, Samsun

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The Simenit, Akgöl and Silindir lakes in Terme, connected by channels; a wildlife area with more than 200 bird species.

Safety warning

The ground at the edges of the reed beds is soft; use the marked paths.

Its story

The Gölyazı lakes, between the Black Sea and Terme, are connected to each other by natural channels. Lake Simenit is mostly 1.5–2 meters deep and its eastern side is covered with reed beds. The area is protected by the National Parks authority as a wildlife area and is home to 203 bird species. The wooded island in the lake and the legend of a 'sunken city' feature in local stories.

Key facts

Lakes
Simenit, Akgöl, Silindir
Distance
About 20 km from Terme
Best period
Spring and autumn
Bird species
203

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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41.30070, 36.92732

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://samsun.ktb.gov.tr/TR-216870/golyazi-goller.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1168275944 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20470550