National Parks in Turkey

Starting with the establishment of the first National Park in Turkey way back in 1958, the country today boasts of well maintained and attractive 37 national parks. National parks in Turkey have been set up with the objective of promotion and preservation of the rich Turkish flora and fauna. The Olympos Bey Mountains National Park in the Antalya province of Turkey and Koprulu Canyon National Park are tow of the most exciting regions in Turkey in terms of the local archeological and natural treasures. Among the so many national parks in Turkey, the renowned Kuscenneti National Park provides with an interesting ecological structure.

Located in the Maramar region of Turkey, Kuscenneti National Park is one of the many high quality prime wetlands in the region that offers a good insight into the flora and fauna. Besides, some of the national parks like Munzur Valley and Nemrut are situated in the predominantly vegetations regions.

Aladaglar National Park is about 30 kilometer from Yahyali and is situated in the Nigde region of Turkey. This national park comprises of greenhouses and provides with a rich collection of Turkish flora and fauna. Altinbesik Cave which is about 12 kilometers southeast of Aydinkent, provides a visual delight with lakes and interesting rock formations within the caves here. Besides, acting as an important source of national flora and fauna, this national park also accounts for a good number of geological and geomorphologic sources.

Beydaglari National Park is situated in the magnificent Olympos Bey Mountains near the popular tourist sites of Phaselis. One comes across facilities like holiday villages, motels, restaurants, camping and a number of nature trail activities. The Dilek Yarmadasi national park however attracts hordes of nature lovers from across the world. Provided with an exciting natural wealth comprising of river valleys, flora, fauna, beaches and cliffs, it acts as an ideal spot for picnicking, camping, water sports and horse riding. One of the best places to realize the rich Turkish flora and forests, it provides with rich revenues for the local hospitality industry too.

Goreme provides with an exciting landscape and flora. The chapels here date back to the period of Byzantine and Seljuk and a rich insight into the ancient urban civilization was discovered by the archeologists here. Some of the popular attractions in this Turkish national park include open air museums, holiday villages, restaurants and shopping centers. In addition to, the natural greenery, forest, flora and fauna all make a visit here a must for the lovers of natural habitation.

Hatira Valley, Honaz Dagi, Ilgaz Dagi, Kacker Mountains, Karatepe, Kaz Dagi, Kizil Dag, Kovada Golu are some of the other major national parks in Turkey that provides with the best of flora and fauna in the region. Most of the national parks account for a host of recreational facilities and shopping for the visitors. The national parks of Turkey are among the best of national parks in the region that act as camping, picnicking and recreational venue for the tourists while providing for a valuable share of foreign exchange earnings for the nation.

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