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Travertines
Pamukkale's saucer-shaped travertines (also known as terraces) wind sideways down the powder-white mountain.
To protect the unique calcite surface, guards oblige you to go barefoot. Although the ridges look rough, the constant
water flow keeps the ground mostly soft, even gooey in places, and the risk of slipping is greater than that of cutting
your feet. (If still concerned, just leave your socks on.) To walk straight down without stops takes 30 to 45 minutes.
The constant downward motion can be hard on the knees.
Although the terrace pools aren't particularly deep, you can get fully submerged if you try. If you don't wish to
get too wet, there are plenty of dry sections leading down. Going at midday means crowds and sunlight reflecting
off the dazzling white surface; later afternoon is better.
Eating
KAYAŞ €
(Atatürk Caddesi 3; mains
"
5-14; lunch & dinner)
This central place has a long bar and oppos-
ing big TV (for football matches, generally). It's probably the friendliest spot for drinks,
but it also has decent Turkish food at better prices than other places.
| Restaurant, Bar
MUSTAFA'S €€
(Atatürk Caddesi 22; mains
"
8-15; breakfast, lunch & dinner)
This streetside place doesn't have
views, but does have good pizzas, wraps and salads.
| International
MEHMET'S HEAVEN €€
(Atatürk Caddesi 25; mains
"
12-20; breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Mehmet's has an interior with
wide cushions and a back terrace with travertine views. The Turkish fare is decent.
| Turkish
Information
As with any small tourist town, most pensions have a favourite travel provider and dispar-
age everyone else, so compare offers. The
tourist office
(
8am-7pm Mon-Sat)
is by the
upper Hierapolis gate.
ATMs exist; Denizli has banks.
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