City break in Konya. Active leisure ideas for Konya - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Above all, Konya is famous for its historical and religious monuments. However, interesting places for active rest can found here as well. Thus, a beautiful modern building spectacularly illuminated after dark houses the Tropical Butterfly Garden. It is an indoor botanical garden, which can be visited at any time of the year. Hundreds of rare species of plants and flowers brought from different countries of the world are presented here, interesting tours are organized for visitors to the garden. The main treasure of the botanical garden is rare insects - here you can see beautiful butterflies that are found only in tropical forests.

A very beautiful Japanese garden called Kyoto Japon is next on our list. It is a true example of modern landscape art. Rare species of ornamental plants, as well as traditional Japanese Bonsai trees, have been collected in this garden. For the convenience of visitors, comfortable paths are laid out and several artificial ponds are created for birds in the garden. The picturesque garden is a favorite leisure spot for tourists and locals with children.

In the vicinity of Konya there is an interesting natural landmark - Tuz Golu (lit. Salt Lake). You can reach it by car in just an hour, it's always a good idea to visit the lake in the midst of a hot summer. During this period, it almost completely dries out, and the salt contained in the water forms very beautiful crystals on the surface. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Fans of walking in natural places would be happy to explore Yerköprü Waterfall located in the vicinity of Konya. It is located in a beautiful mountainous area, a walk through which allows you to appreciate the peculiarities of the regional flora and fauna. These places are remarkable for their unusual geological formations, as well as underground sources and rivers. Together they form the beautiful waterfall, which is particularly admirable in the spring.

The surrounding area of Kent Ormani is popular among hikers. There are many interesting walking routes throughout its territory, most of which do not require any special training from participants. Here one can walk along beautiful forests alternating with vast desert areas, see interesting geological sights and rare animals. Those who do not like to walk on foot are invited to ride a bike through the reserve. Here they also organize jeep tours for tourists.

One of the large modern hotels accommodates a colorful water park - Konya Aqua. Being quite small, it is ready to offer comfortable conditions for recreation and interesting entertainment to all family members. It has several large pools, as well as special pools for the smallest ones. Playgrounds and rides are equipped for children of different ages, and even adults can try out some slides.

If the entertainment presented here appears to be insufficient, one can head to Karaaslan Hadimi, an amusement park located six kilometers away from Konya. This park occupying a huge territory was built quite recently. In the middle of the park, there is a large artificial lake with fountains, around which cozy gazebos and recreation areas are equipped. Karaaslan Hadimi has vast green zones where you can walk on the soft lawn and play active games. This place is largely aimed at holidaymakers with children, for whom there are many playgrounds, carousels, and rides here. One of the most favorite entertainments of visitors to the park is the Ferris wheel, one of the largest in the region. The wheel's cabins offer a gorgeous view of the surroundings.

There are no bars and nightclubs directly on city streets, they are all located on hotel grounds. Some clubs and bars are available to everyone, and Roof Bar based on one of the last floors of a high-rise hotel is a great example. The club's hall offers a wonderful panoramic view of Konya. Here you can always listen to modern music, try signature cocktails, smoke hookahs and watch the life of the city from the huge windows.

Fans of modern music and dance will love Inferno Club. It features a stylish modern design and spectacular neon illumination. Here you can enjoy a large dance floor, an interesting music program held every evening, and a great bar. Bars and clubs are not popular among locals at all so their target audience is tourists.