Trending...
- OpsVeda Announces Launch of TariffSight, the World's First Comprehensive Platform to Address Tariff-Driven Challenges
- Pelican Reef Group Announces Grand Opening of New High Point Showroom – IHFC Building H-621 & Event April 27th, 2025
- Tobu Railway Announces a Price Revision on the "NIKKO PASS All Area" and "NIKKO PASS World Heritage Area," from April 20, 2025
Known as the "flower garden" of Türkiye, Isparta has become a popular eco-tourism destination with vibrant rose gardens and lavender fields. The area's floral scents and natural wonders make it a must-see, along with its sports activities, cuisine, and gardens. Isparta also features part of Türkiye's famous Lake District, ranked among the "50 Best Places to Travel to in 2023."
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - eTravelWire -- The Land of Roses and Lavender
Isparta is Türkiye's rose center, producing 65% of the world's rose oil. The region produces edible products like rose delight and rose jam, and cosmetics such as rose water, oil, perfumes, and creams. The annual rose harvest in May and June is a celebrated event.
In addition to roses, Isparta is known for its lavender production, with Kuyucak village producing 90% of Türkiye's lavender. After harvesting, lavender is transformed into creams, soaps, oils, and colognes. The lavender harvest begins in late July and lasts until mid-August.
More on eTravel Wire
Shining Star of the Lakes Region
Beyond its gardens, Isparta boasts much of the Lakes Region in the Mediterranean Basin. Visitors can explore Eğirdir, the largest lake in the region, and Kovada, set in a national park. Eğirdir, a "CittaSlow" city, offers activities like walking, cycling, boat tours, and dining on fresh fish. The lake features Can Island for camping and Yeşil Island, known for the Aya Stefanos Church. Historic sites include Eğirdir Castle from the Eastern Roman period and the 800-year-old Hızırbey Mosque. Kovada National Park attracts nature photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and campers with its unique flora and fauna.
Trekking Adventures amid History and Nature
The Lakes Region features several ancient cities accessible by hiking trails. The Saint Paul and Pisidia trails traverse archaeological sites in Isparta, with the Saint Paul Trail stretching from Perge in Antalya through Yazılı Canyon in Isparta. The canyon, known for its temples and rock inscriptions, offers rock climbing and rafting on the Göksu River. The trail also passes through the ancient city of Adada and the Eğirdir and Yalvaç districts, ending at Pisidia Antiocheia.
More on eTravel Wire
In Adada, visitors can explore the Temple of Trajan and Zeus Megistos-Serapis, while Pisidia Antiocheia features the Temple of Augustus, Roman Baths, and the Monumental Fountain. Yalvaç, a member of the CittaSlow network, offers traditional dishes like Yalvaç hamursuzu and Yalvaç güllacı. Findings from the ancient city are exhibited in the Yalvaç Museum.
The Pisidia trail also includes Sagalassos Ancient City in Burdur's Ağlasun district, known for the 1,800-year-old Antonine Fountain. Additionally, visitors can explore Köprülü Canyon in Antalya and Selge within the National Park, as well as Termessos, one of Türkiye's best-preserved ancient cities.
Isparta is Türkiye's rose center, producing 65% of the world's rose oil. The region produces edible products like rose delight and rose jam, and cosmetics such as rose water, oil, perfumes, and creams. The annual rose harvest in May and June is a celebrated event.
In addition to roses, Isparta is known for its lavender production, with Kuyucak village producing 90% of Türkiye's lavender. After harvesting, lavender is transformed into creams, soaps, oils, and colognes. The lavender harvest begins in late July and lasts until mid-August.
More on eTravel Wire
- Charleston, SC - ACSEC offers Rain Barrels Through Annual Program
- Greek Government Issues Landmark Ministerial Order Addressing Citizenship of Greek-born adoptees
- Baltimore Author Crafts Space Opera Where Human Questions Outshine Galactic Scale
- Stout Surpasses 60,000 Acres and 3 Billion Plants Scanned
- OpsVeda Announces Launch of TariffSight, the World's First Comprehensive Platform to Address Tariff-Driven Challenges
Shining Star of the Lakes Region
Beyond its gardens, Isparta boasts much of the Lakes Region in the Mediterranean Basin. Visitors can explore Eğirdir, the largest lake in the region, and Kovada, set in a national park. Eğirdir, a "CittaSlow" city, offers activities like walking, cycling, boat tours, and dining on fresh fish. The lake features Can Island for camping and Yeşil Island, known for the Aya Stefanos Church. Historic sites include Eğirdir Castle from the Eastern Roman period and the 800-year-old Hızırbey Mosque. Kovada National Park attracts nature photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and campers with its unique flora and fauna.
Trekking Adventures amid History and Nature
The Lakes Region features several ancient cities accessible by hiking trails. The Saint Paul and Pisidia trails traverse archaeological sites in Isparta, with the Saint Paul Trail stretching from Perge in Antalya through Yazılı Canyon in Isparta. The canyon, known for its temples and rock inscriptions, offers rock climbing and rafting on the Göksu River. The trail also passes through the ancient city of Adada and the Eğirdir and Yalvaç districts, ending at Pisidia Antiocheia.
More on eTravel Wire
- MAJOR New release of Krypto500 (ELF-HF) Sigint - COMINT software
- New Build-to-Suit VA Medical Office Facility Coming to Highland Heights, KY
- Travel job placements hit joint highest level in 11 months
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town Opens
- Pelican Reef Group Announces Grand Opening of New High Point Showroom – IHFC Building H-621 & Event April 27th, 2025
In Adada, visitors can explore the Temple of Trajan and Zeus Megistos-Serapis, while Pisidia Antiocheia features the Temple of Augustus, Roman Baths, and the Monumental Fountain. Yalvaç, a member of the CittaSlow network, offers traditional dishes like Yalvaç hamursuzu and Yalvaç güllacı. Findings from the ancient city are exhibited in the Yalvaç Museum.
The Pisidia trail also includes Sagalassos Ancient City in Burdur's Ağlasun district, known for the 1,800-year-old Antonine Fountain. Additionally, visitors can explore Köprülü Canyon in Antalya and Selge within the National Park, as well as Termessos, one of Türkiye's best-preserved ancient cities.
Source: TGA
0 Comments
Latest on eTravel Wire
- AdvisorVault's Consolidated 17a-4 D3P Service® Full Feature Set Available
- Most Common Car Accidents In America
- Ghosal Luxury Lodging Announces New Luxury Group Cabin in Gatlinburg TN
- Co-Creating the Future of ePaper: ZKONG and E Ink at Touch Taiwan 2025
- New York Times Exposé Vindicates CCHR: ADHD Isn't Biological, Says Watchdog
- HISTORIC FIRST The First Belief System In Human History To Formally Enshrine The Innate Divinity Of The Infant As Civilization's Central Moral Axis
- Stuck in Place? Why Homeowners Are Building Up Instead of Moving Out
- Crafting the Sound of VS Pop™: The Vision of CR Srikanth
- Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc., introduces Rubber and Foam Printing Ink
- Rosalind Newman of Premier Cruises, Resorts and More obtains CLIA Cruise Industry Certification
- FeelWise to Exhibit at ATD 2025 International Conference & EXPO in Washington, DC
- Webinar Announcement: Mexico's Evolving AML/CFT Environment: FATF Review and FTO Designations
- Damian Redd's "Caught in a Fantasy" Surpasses 100,000 Views on VEVO/YouTube Following Album Reissue
- "May the Fourth Be With You" Epic Star Wars Day Run/Walk in Alexandria, Va
- Museum Hack Presents Hacked Gala: A Rebellious Night of Art, Fashion, and Change at the Met
- Artist Séfora Camazano Honored with Prestigious Prize "The New Great Masters in New York"
- MoMojo Records announces posthumous album from Kip London
- Guests Can Save 20 Percent on a Florida Keys Vacation Home Rental with KeysCaribbean's 'Last-Minute Booking Discount'
- All-Woman Trial Team Wins Major Verdict in Major Case
- Iohexol Injection of Beilu Pharmaceutical Receives MA in the EU