Lakes in Bursa City, Turkey
Bursa always impresses visitors with its verdant landscapes and natural places. Moreover, the lakes in Bursa are among the most attractive tourist places, as we will show in this article from Ebla Real Estate.
The most important lakes in Bursa:
Bursa is one of the most important tourist cities in Turkey. Among the most important natural attractions in Bursa are the lakes.
Uluabat Lake in Bursa (Uluabat Gölü):
Uluabat Lake, historically known by the name Lake Apolyont, is located about 40 kilometers west of Bursa on the road to Izmir. It is a large lake, covering an area of between 135 and 160 km2 depending on the water level, but it is very shallow, being only 3 m deep at its deepest point.
Uluabat Lake is fed by Mustafa Kemal Paşa River, which brings meltwater and rainwater from the mountains. Most shores of the lake are covered in submerged plants. In addition, it has the most extensive white water lily beds in Turkey. The long, shallow lake is probably best known for the village of Gölyazı, an ancient Greek settlement that dates back to the Roman era.
Uluabat Lake in Bursa is an ideal place for hiking, camping and family outings. In this amazing area, tourists can see many types of fish in spite of the depth of the lake’s waters as they can see different types of birds. Moreover, visitors can have an enjoyable experience and make boat tours to learn about the lake’s features and the places that surround it. Furthermore, there are many restaurants on the shores of the lake. Therefore, visitors can have a delicious meal and enjoy a wonderful view of Uluabat Lake.
Iznik Lake in Bursa (İznik Gölü):
Iznik Lake, which was Known as Askania in ancient times, is located in Iznik district of Bursa. It is the fifth largest lake in Turkey. It is around 32 km in length and 10 km in width with a maximum depth of about 80 m. Moreover, 9,000 hectares of agricultural land is irrigated by Iznik Lake. Furthermore, the lake was declared as an important Bird Area in 1989 for its waterfowl species.
Iznik Lake is one of the most charming natural landmarks of Bursa. Therefore, it attracts thousands of tourists annually. Additionally, it has many options of entertainment and sports activities. Iznik Lake is one of the sports centers of Bursa as sailing, canoeing, rowing sports and many water sports activities are carried out at different times throughout the year.
In addition, visitors can see rare types of birds because it contains many rare and unique types of birds that attract the attention of visitors. Further, visitors can visit the historical and archeological places near the lake, which date back to the Roman, Greek and Ottoman eras. In addition to the above, visitors can camp on the banks of Iznik Lake and in the surrounding forests. There are also many restaurants that serve delicious meals and food overlooking the lake.
Bird Paradise Lake in Bursa (Kuş Cenneti Gölü):
Bird Paradise Lake is located approximately 120 km west of Bursa in Bandırma district in “Bird Paradise Park” in Bursa Province in Turkey. It was opened in 1998 on an area of 200 thousand square meters. It is famous for its embrace of thousands of different birds. Therefore, it is a marvel for all bird admirers.
The lake is in a park that was designed according to international standards, where animals live in an environment that is very similar to the environment in which they were living. Bird Paradise Lake in Bursa is one of the most famous lakes in Turkey. It is famous for being the most beautiful landmarks of nature and tourism in Bursa.
The lake attracts thousands of tourists annually and many of them are photographers. Visitors can enjoy watching flamingo, ostriches, peacocks and birds of prey, such as an eagle and a hawk, as well as ducks and some other animals other than birds. Moreover, visitors can enjoy watching lemon trees, willow trees, pine trees, cedar trees, and many plants like the wonderful tulips. After a fascinating tour in Bird Paradise Park, visitors can go to one of the restaurants overlooking the lake and enjoy a delicious meal. Furthermore, they can go to one of the cafes there and get some food or drinks.
Black Lake in Bursa (Kara Göl):
The Black Lake is located at the top of Mount Uludag between two beautiful lakes, Kilimli Lake and Aynalı Lake. These three lakes in Bursa are attractions for adventure and camping lovers. It is also a perfect place for people who like quiet.
Visitors can access the area of the lake via a rutted dirt road.. So it is an adventure and an opportunity to watch the landscapes along the road to the Black Lake in Bursa. There are many recreational activities that visitors can do such as renting boats and taking an interesting tour inside the lake. In addition, visitors can camp by the lake and have barbecues with family and friends.
Dağyenice Pond in Bursa (Dağyenice Göleti):
It is an amazing lake, located between the village of Misi (Gümüştepe) and the village of Dağyenice in Nilüfer district.. 20 km from Bursa city center. It is surrounded by dense forests and breathtaking landscapes. The visitor can walk long distances in the area and practice fishing in the lake.
Thus, we provided information about the most important lakes in Bursa city, Turkey. In addition, we showed their location and talked about the most important recreational activities that visitors can do there.
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Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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