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Turkey is a country where you can find an enormous variety of natural attractions that you can't see anywhere else in the world. With 43 national parks and 300 wetland areas, it is easy to reconnect with nature in Turkey. Come and discover the amazing natural wonders, natural protection areas and nature parks in our country.
Turkey has 43 official national parks to safeguard the rich variety of Turkey's natural heritage, for nature's sake, for our own and for future generations.
National Parks in Turkey
Nature parks refer to parts of nature that have a vegetation and wildlife character and are suitable for the rest and enjoyment in the unity of landscape.
Nature Parks in Turkey
Turkey is very rich country in terms of botanic life and the ecological richness. With its more than 300 wetland areas, Turkey is the richest country in wetlands among the countries in Europe and the Middle East.
Wetlands in Turkey
Most of nature protection areas in Turkey are smaller in area than national parks, which allows for their enclosure and leads to more effective protection.
Nature Reserves in Turkey
Turkey has lots of natural wonders that are extraordinary and a few that are truly unique. Come and get amazed with the unlimited purity and incredible natural wonders of Turkey.
Natural Wonders of TurkeyExplore all the natural beauties of Turkey, such as the awesome roaring waterfalls, spectacular mountains, idyllic Black Sea plateaus, great canyons, fascinating valleys, striking crater lakes, floodplain forests, biodiversity hotspots, lakes and rivers.
Waterfalls are doubtlessly one of the most glorious and attractive natural formations in Turkey. Turkey's waterfalls charm thousands of local and foregin people each year. Come and chase the perfect flow.
Waterfalls in Turkey
Turkey has many gorgeous canyons for you to discover and experience these magical formations. To experience a refreshing adventure in Turkey, go to one of the following canyons, where you can enjoy the wonderful beauty of nature.
Canyons in Turkey
Anatolian geography of Turkey contains a large number of valleys with its very rich nature. Some of them are home to the wildlife and the extreme sports such as rafting and trekking.
Valleys in Turkey
Turkey is a rich country for its fresh water sources, there are many rivers, lakes, lagoons and reservoirs around the country. Rivers can be divided into several groups depending on where they flow.
Lakes and Rivers in Turkey
Turkey has 4 amazing floodplain forests which are Igneada, Acarlar, Sarikum and Karacabey. These floodplain areas are very important habitat for some endemic flora and fauna in Europe, also as lush as rain forests.
4 Floodplain Forests in Turkey
Kure Mountains, Yenice Forests, Istanbul's Forests, Firtina Valley, Karcal Mountains, Amanos Mountains, Ibradi-Akseki Forests, Mount Babadag, Datca Bozburun Peninsula are among the 9 hotspots selected by the WWF.
9 Forest Hotspots in Turkey
Crater lakes are favourite spots for some travelers, and usually formed by pools of water in the impressions of either dead or active volcanoes. Here is the list of 5 most amazing crater lakes you need to see in Turkey.
5 Most Striking Crater Lakes
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