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Akgöl

Nature / Lake

Akgöl

Yeşilova, Burdur

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A karst lake between Salda and Acıgöl that looks white from its salt deposits; a refuge for flamingos.

Safety warning

The shore is salty and muddy; do not drive onto the lakebed.

Its story

Akgöl is a karst lake of about 12 km² formed in a polje basin in Yeşilova district. Because its water is very salty, no fish live in it; in the dried-out parts, salt deposits give the basin a white appearance. Once drained for farming, the lake began filling with water again after it became clear that the salty soil was unsuitable for agriculture. Today it is an important refuge for waterbirds, flamingos above all, and attracts birdwatchers.

Key facts

Admission
Free
Best season
April–September (flamingos)
Getting there
North of Yeşilova; around Kırlı and Dereköy villages
Visit duration
1 hour

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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37.67833, 29.77028

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akgöl_(Burdur)