Top 5 Most Beautiful Caves in Turkey

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  1. Topping the list of the most beautiful caves in Turkey is Altinbesik Cave. The Altinbesik cave, located on the western slope of Manavgat Hill, is one of Turkey's most famous caverns. This is a partially functioning cave system that gets its name from the Altinbesik hill on the cave's top side.


    This cave, carved from old limestone, is surrounded by bizarre natural beauty and remarkable local architecture. The cave's tallest point is 101 meters high, and it is also home to one of the world's most peculiar subterranean lakes.


    Location: İbradı/Antalya, Turkey

    Timings: 9AM-6PM

    Photo:  Daily Sabah
    Photo: Daily Sabah
    Photo:  Flickr
    Photo: Flickr

  2. The Ayvani Cave, one of Turkey's lesser-known but old caves, is one of the city's hidden natural treasures. The cave is ranked second on the list of Turkey's most beautiful caverns. It is located 2 kilometers south of Uluabat Lake, not far from the town of Mustafakemalpasa.


    This natural cave was discovered around 1970 and opened to the public the following year. This cave is not just one of Turkey's jewels, but it is also the longest cave, stretching 5 kilometers.


    Location: Bursa

    Photo:  Trip.com
    Photo: Trip.com
    Photo: Trip.com
    Photo: Trip.com
  3. This natural cave, located in the KizilElma section of Ayici village in the Gelik region, is one of Turkey's most famous. Visitors can readily access this location by automobile. This is an excellent destination for those who enjoy exploring the depths of nature.


    Water from Aydin Creek and Buyuk Ay Creek drips through the cave's walls. The cave's entry is through a fossil inlet located on the cave's upper level. Similarly, the cave extends horizontally following the water. The underground cave system is 10 kilometers long and was originally thought to be the longest cave system in the world. There are also siphons, lakes, and debilitating regions that can become highly dangerous during rainy seasons.


    Location: Zonguldak

    Photo:  Visit Zonguldak
    Photo: Visit Zonguldak
    Photo: Visit Zonguldak
    Photo: Visit Zonguldak
  4. The Yanasu cave is another one of the most beautiful caves in Turkey. This cave is made up of two caverns that originated at distinct geological eras. At the entry, there is a collapsed hall that serves as the main gallery and is regarded one of the most dynamic areas. Inside the cave, there are several lakes and ponds surrounded by dripstones, stalactites, and stalagmites.


    The cave is 1.620 m long and spans 1.620 m. (5,130 ft). This cave was inaugurated in 2015 by Kirklareli's Deputy Director of Culture and Tourism.


    Location: Kırklareli Province, northwestern Turkey

    Photo:  imturkey.com
    Photo: imturkey.com
    Photo: imturkey.com
    Photo: imturkey.com
  5. Oylat cave completes our list of the most beautiful caves in Turkey. The Oylat cave, located 1 km from Hamiliye town, is one of Turkey's most fascinating caves, branching with the Oylat Thermal spring resort.


    The cave has a total length of 665 meters and is divided into two sections. As one enters, one will notice small corridors at the entrance, as well as cauldrons and damlatas ponds inside the cave. The temperature in the cave is 29 degrees Celsius on the front side and 19 degrees Celsius near the entrance.


    Location: Bursa, İnegöl District, Hilmiye Village

    Photo:  SELSEBIL
    Photo: SELSEBIL
    Photo:  SELSEBIL
    Photo: SELSEBIL



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