Coast and water / Lagoon
Lake Sarıkum and Nature Conservation Area
Merkez, Sinop
A shallow lagoon lake west of Sinop, formed when an old cove was closed off by dunes; dune, wetland and forest ecosystems are protected together.
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Its story
Lake Sarıkum is a slightly saline lagoon about 21 km west of the Sinop city center, beside the village of Sarıkum. It formed when an old bay was cut off behind a coastal sand bar built up by sand carried by the waves. The lake, about 2 km long, is on average 2 meters deep and drains into the sea through a small channel when the water level rises. The lake, dunes, wetland and the surrounding forest are protected as a Nature Conservation Area. It is a suitable area for birdwatching and quiet nature walks.
Key facts
- Area
- About 184 ha (lake and marsh)
- Status
- Nature Conservation Area
- Getting there
- Sinop–Ayancık road, about 21 km from the center
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
42.01521, 34.92061
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sar%C4%B1kum_G%C3%B6l%C3%BC | https://sinop.ktb.gov.tr/TR-400769/korunan-doga-alanlari.html | https://sinop.ktb.gov.tr/TR-398992/en-cok-ziyaret-edilen-yerler.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=42.015212&mlon=34.920615#map=17/42.015212/34.920615