Family Highlights of Turkey - Turkey with Your Family: From Bustling Bazaars to Historic Sites - page 15

Waterplanet Aquapark near
Alanya and Side offers everything
from 23 slides designed for chil-
dren of all ages, pools and the
chance to raft on an artificial river
to a children's disco and a pro-
gramme of fun events. See p. 164.

Galata Bridge, and see the city
from another angle. You could
even stop off at one of the chil-
dren's playground parks that line
its water's edge, or take a walk to
see the nearby remains of the
city walls. See p. 66.
The Bosphorus splits the city
in two and a boat trip is a must
when in Istanbul. One side is the
European Istanbul, while the
other is Asian. The two sides are
linked by two bridges, the
Bosphorus Bridge and the Faith
Sultan Mehmet Bridge, other-
wise known as the Bosphorus II
Bridge. See p. 67.
The Sea of Marmara links the
Aegean Sea with the Black Sea
via the Bosphorus strait. Your
children will love looking out to
see the dozens of freight ships
that pass by this stretch of water.
See p. 66.

The Black Sea Region
The Karagöl National Park in
Artvin has cycle routes and nature
trails that meander past forest
areas and alpine lakes. It is a won-
derful space for walks. See p. 188.

Ankara & the Anatolia
Region
Atatürk Farm and Zoo in
Ankara has acres of parkland and
orchards to explore. Its zoo con-
tains many species of animals and
mammals, and is ideal for a day
out to see how they live in special
environmentally controlled enclo-
sures. A farm sells the great ice
cream made on site. See p. 212.
Youth Park in central Ankara is
one of the most popular with resi-
dents and visitors to the city.
Among the activities offered are
boating on the lake, tennis, swim-
ming and al fresco dining in one
of its outside cafes. See p. 212.

The Marmara Region
Marmara Island can be reached
by boat from Erdek or Bandirma.
See the fish and go ashore to see
the marble for which the island is
famed. There are lots of restau-
rants that welcome children so
make a day of it. See p. 66.
The Arifiye Forest around Lake
Sapanca, which lies in a basin-like
area created within the Saman
Mountain range, is a lovely place
to go boating, cycling, picnicking
and walking. See p. 99.
The Kaz Dagi National Park at
Çanakkale is known for its hot
springs, parklands and landscape,

BEST NATURAL
WONDERS

Istanbul
Take a little pleasure craft up
the Golden Horn, under the

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