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Lake Salda and Sagalassos above the clouds
Photo: Ahmet Emre Öz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Editor's route Legendary experiences Season: April–October

Lake Salda and Sagalassos above the clouds

In the morning, the protected shores of turquoise Lake Salda, known as 'Türkiye's Maldives'; in the afternoon, Sagalassos, a Roman city built 1,500 metres up in the Taurus Mountains, and its famous Antonine Fountain.

Duration1 days
Distance≈ 110 km by road
Stop2
Tickets0
AP

AnatoliaPass editorsTürkiye's legendary experiences · last checked 22 October 2026

Know before you go: transport and safety
  • Salda is a Special Environmental Protection Area: in the White Islands section, entering the lake and using the beach are forbidden, and cars cannot drive down to the shore (shuttles run from the car park).
  • Do not take sand or stones from the lake; respect the no-smoking areas.

Things to experience at least once in Türkiye: the Eastern Express and the train to Lake Van, sunrise on Mount Nemrut, the Lycian Way, a Blue Cruise, the sunken city of Kekova, the Hittite capital, Selimiye and Kırkpınar, and skiing on Erciyes and Palandöken. We don't sell train, boat or ski tickets; each route links to the official sales channel. Places where seasons and hours may change carry a "check before you go" notice.

Getting there / tickets: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism · museums and archaeological sites

AnatoliaPass does not sell these tickets; we send you to the official sales channel. Check prices and departure days there before you go.

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  1. 1

    Lake Salda · White Islands viewing area

    Start: car park near Yeşilova · stay 90 min

    The lake's white beach and turquoise water are viewed from the viewing areas. Protection rules are updated often; follow the signs at the entrance.

    Lake Salda · White Islands viewing area
    Photo: Ahmet Emre Öz / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Rules and the entry fee may change; check the Burdur Governor's Office announcements. Location approximate.

  2. 2

    Sagalassos Ancient City

    ≈ 1.5 hours by car (Burdur–Ağlasun) · stay 150 min

    A Roman city among the mountains above Ağlasun: the re-erected Antonine Fountain, the agora and a theatre looking out over the mountains.

    Sagalassos Ancient City
    Photo: Dosseman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Hours and prices change with the season; check with the official source before you go.

One more day? Bursa.

Outside Istanbul

≈ 2 h 15 min · fast ferry + bus · Day trip

Why here: The first Ottoman capital. The Green Mosque, the Grand Mosque and Koza Han make an easy day trip; we suggest it if you are staying in Istanbul for more than four days. Not part of this route.

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