National Parks

Turkey has 47 national parks covering forests, coastlines, ancient archaeological sites, and protected wildlife habitats. The most visited include Goreme in Cappadocia, Olympos on the Mediterranean coast, Saklikent Gorge near Fethiye, and Mount Nemrut with its giant stone heads in eastern Anatolia. The guides in this category cover the most rewarding national parks for visitors, what to see in each, hiking trail recommendations, when to visit, entrance fees, and how to combine a park visit with the rest of a wider Turkey itinerary.