Tuz Golu/Salt Lake

City: Konya, Aksaray, Ankara

Provinces: Konya, Aksaray, Ankara

Getting There: Konya Airport, via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, is situated some two to three hours from the Lake. Alternatively, a visit to the Lake is in reach of the popular destination of Cappadocia.

Where to Stay: Accommodation around the Lake itself is limited. However, the historic City of Konya and the fascinating Cappadocia region provide greater possibilities not only for accommodation, but also for cultural exploration within the region.

Surface Area : 260000

Altitude: 905 m

Protection: Yes

The second largest lake in Turkey, Salt Lake, as it's name suggests is extremely saline, with a salt ratio of 32%. The Lake actually produces 55% of all Turkish salt.

Bird Species: Home to the largest flamingo colony in Turkey. The aerial counting performed in 1992 determined that the colony includes 14.000 pairs of flamingo. Küçük kerkenez is specie, which widely reproduces within villages surrounding lake. Kiliçgaga and büyük cilibit is also breeding. During winter sakarca (max. 12500) can be seen.

Main Characteristics: salt lake, steppe