Nar Lake
A crater lake formed inside an ancient volcanic caldera, Nar Lake sits at 1,368 m elevation about 20 km south of Nevşehir. Deep blue water ringed by volcanic cliffs and reed beds. A peaceful natural escape that almost no tourists visit.
More Nature
Erciyes Mountain
An extinct stratovolcano rising 3,916 m that dominates the skyline east of Cappadocia. The volcanic ash and lava from Erciyes shaped the whole landscape millions of years ago. Today it hosts a ski resort in winter and trekking routes in summer with sweeping views.
Hasan Mountain
A twin-peaked extinct volcano rising 3,268 m — Cappadocia's second great volcanic peak. Ancient wall paintings suggest this volcano erupted around 6,600 BCE, possibly the earliest known depiction of a volcanic eruption in human history. Visible from across central Anatolia.
Kızılırmak River — Avanos
The longest river entirely within Turkey runs through Avanos, carrying red clay that potters have used for 4,000 years. The riverside promenade is pleasant at sunset. The clay content gives the river its distinctive reddish-brown colour — clearly visible from the bridge.
Pro Tip
The best time to visit is during the sunrise golden hour. Don't forget your camera!