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including the Kaz Da
g
i moun-
tain range. You can ride a horse
and picnic here. See p. 99.
of water. Close by are the Lower
Düden Waterfalls, which drop
straight down to the sea. See
p. 161.
Tlos
, which has a rock face that
looks as though it should come
straight out of a Harry Potter
novel, will captivate children of
all ages - mums and dads too.
It's also said to be the home of
the mythological winged horse
Pegasus. See p. 160.
The Aegean Region
Dilek National Park
, Ku
=
adası,
is one of the largest natural parks
in Turkey. See wild horses gal-
loping among forest, parkland
and along beaches. See p. 133.
Karaada Island
at Karaada is
one of the prettiest areas with lots
of coves and caves to explore. Its
mud and thermal springs are fun
as well as healthy. See p. 131.
The Village of Gümü@lük
is a
gem. It stands on the site of the
ancient city of Myndos and its
ruins can still be seen just under
the water's surface if you snorkel
out a way. You will be able to see
an ancient theatre and some
mosaics. See p. 131.
The Black Sea Region
Uzungöl
,
known as Long Lake, is
an alpine lake not far from Trab-
zon. It makes a great day out for
families that like to go rambling
or enjoy river watersports like
whitewater rafting. See p. 189.
Ankara & the Anatolia
Region
Mount Ararat
, or A
g
ri Da
g
i as
it is known, is a massive extinct
volcano that rises alarmingly
above the plains of central
Turkey. It is the country's highest
peak and said to be the resting
place of Noah's Ark when the
waters subsided. See p. 210.
Soguksu National Park
, a few
kilometres north of Ankara, is a
sprawling area of parkland, forest
and picnic areas. It is great for
trekking trips, following nature
trails, cycling and spending relax-
ing days with the family in a nat-
ural environment. See p. 211.
The Cappadocian Landscape
surrounding the village of
Göreme and a few other villages
The Mediterranean
Güver Canyon
near the famous
Düzlerçami Park is an amazingly
deep crevice that you can walk
beside. It makes an unusual day
out and is a popular spot for
family picnics. See p. 164.
The Kelebeklar Vadisi
, The
Valley of Butterflies, near
Fethiye is an absolute essential
activity to do on a family holi-
day. Close by is, arguably, the
most photographed bay in
Europe, the lagoon at Ölü
Deniz. See p. 160.
The Upper Düden Waterfalls
are not to be missed - you can
actually walk behind the cascade
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