Turkey is known for its attractions and unique places that are recognized as the best on the planet. The location of the country is also advantageous: most of it is on the Asian continent and a small piece in Europe, and is washed by three seas. On the territory of the state there are mountain slopes, long coastal stripes, both sandy and stony, pine forests, flower fields and sown with bright emerald grass. Those who have never been to Turkey and have no idea what this marvelous seaside region is will be interested in this article. It will be about the nature of Turkey, which is famous for its diversity and beauty. Today we will pay special attention to Kemer, talk about the most prominent and memorable places in this region.
Climatic conditions
Turkey has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, a distinctive feature of which is moderate humidity, although in the east of the state the air becomes drier than in the center and in the west. This is truly a paradise for asthmatics and people prone to diseases of the respiratory system. Turkey is considered a mountainous country, because almost all of its territory is on high ground: in the west - the Anatolian plateau, in the east - the Armenian Highlands, in the north - the Pontic Mountains, and in the south - the Taurus. With such comfortable conditions, the nature of Turkey simply cannot but please the eye.
Pamukkale
Speaking of Turkey’s stunning natural sights, of course, the Cotton Castle is worth mentioning. This is a literal translation from Turkish of the name of the bizarre salty mountains of Pamukkale. They include 17 geothermal sources. The water falling from the snow-white slopes of the "Cotton Castle" remains on the surface of the sites, wonderfully aligned with time and elements, which have the appearance of tall steps. The white color of the attacks of this natural staircase to heaven is given by deposits of calcium salts, which are contained in large quantities in the waters of the springs. Pamukkale is considered an interesting place in the world created by the nature of Turkey, and tourists from all over the world go to see it.
Kemer
The resort town of Kemer near Antalya boasts an abundance of natural attractions that spread on its territory. Here, everyone will enjoy a beautiful view of the Goynuk canyon, see the ruins of the city of Phaselis, the fiery mountain of Yanartash and Takhtaly. In order to fully realize, or at least try to imagine the beauties of the nature of Kemer and Turkey, photos are simply necessary, you can not do without visual associations, so the best of them are presented in the article. Now let's talk about each of the listed attractions and reveal some of the secrets of these amazing places.
Goynuk Canyon
The canyon is located not far from the Turkish village of the same name. It is a gorge between 350-meter cliffs towering above natural reservoirs. Many tourists prefer to ride here on bicycles along the mountain serpentine. Goynuk Canyon is recognized as the most picturesque place on the coast of Kemer. This is no coincidence, because the huge rocky surfaces and protruding boulders look truly bewitching: for the entire history of their presence here, water and wind pretty smoothed the surface of the canyon, turning it in some places into an absolutely even face, without roughness and protrusions. Many who have been to Goynuk note that he characterizes and reflects the essence of Kemer’s nature in the best possible way. Turkey is proud of this attraction, offering its guests fascinating excursions to this amazing place.
Phaselis
The ruins of the ancient city of Phaselis have survived to this day and are carefully guarded by the Turkish government. Nature, perhaps, did not take a special part in the creation of this object located on the territory of Kemer, but it should be considered in this context. This is because they don’t erect anything in the ruins, preserving the place in its original form. This is a kind of piece of Roman greatness that has survived even after many centuries. The columns, the theater and the main street of the city are all saturated with Roman and Byzantine history. Scientists claim that once there lived merchants who were not equal in the world - enterprising and quick. Just think that many centuries ago a city was built in Kemer, somewhat reminiscent of the current civilization. Only one flat road of the main street, paved with polished huge cobblestones, gives this place truly royal grandeur.
Fiery Mountain Yanartash
Yanartash is a miracle of the nature of Turkey, the photo of which once again confirms this truthful statement. From the foot of the mountain to its top, you can climb in an hour, and already upstairs enjoy the fiery flames of fire beating from under the ground. The fire is so bright that it is visible even in the rays of the scorching and blinding Turkish sun. There is a legend about the Chimera, which Bellerophon defeated on this mountain, having flown to these lands in his faithful Pegasus. By the way, the city of Kemer is named after the fiery beast, which is supposedly imprisoned in Mount Yanartash and is still angry at everyone and everything, releasing flames from the bowels of imprisonment. It is known that scientists in every possible way deny the existence of myths, fairy tales and legends, therefore their version of what is happening on the fiery mountain Yarantash sounds like this: a huge number of deposits of natural gas, bursting to the surface and in contact with air, ignite by themselves.
