Pamukkale Travertine, Turkey

Pamukkale is one of the most famous natural sights of Turkey. This is a complicated complex of thermal springs and incredibly beautiful terraces of water basins formed by travertines. The local mineral sources contain a lot of calcium, which is why the natural basins are snow-white and the water sky-blue. Together, the harmonious mineral formations and the natural basins form a wonderfully beautiful Pamukkale complex that thousands of tourists visit annually.

The name of the natural complex is translated from Turkish as 'The Cotton Castle'. Pamukkale is open to visitors; In some pools you can even bathe. The only rule that the visitors of the complex must consider - the territory of the complex with the shoes not to enter. The mineral layers are quite brittle, so you should be very careful on the travertines. A part of the complex is closed for the visit. The tourists can graze on it from the special lookout platforms.

In the center of the complex is a hill, on the top of which is the cozy recreation zone with benches. In the evening the hill is illuminated by the impressive illumination, so many tourists prefer to visit these places at dawn. Experienced travelers recommend visiting Pamukkale in the autumn, as recreation on open terrain and bathing in hot mineral springs can be unpleasant in summer. One should also take into account that the entry into the natural complex is paid for. Next - Antelope Canyon