#Hidden Paradise

Borcka Karagöl, the hidden paradise of Turkey

Borçka Karagöl, which is shown among the "hidden paradises" of Turkey, offers a visual feast with the reflection of the trees, which contain all shades of green, on the lake. Borcka Karagöl Nature Park, one of the most important tourism centers of Artvin, continues to welcome its visitors. Borçka Karagöl Nature Park, located 27 kilometers from the town center and shown among Turkey's "hidden nature paradises", is one of the indispensable spots for tourists with its trees that contain every shade of green, walking paths, picnic and camping areas. Located in the forest, Karagöl offers beautiful views to its visitors with its unique view and reflection. Nature and photography enthusiasts who want to spend a day alone with nature head to the nature park. Aytekin Kavcı, who went on a Black Sea tour from Osmaniye with his wife, evaluated Borçka Karagöl as one of the best places he had seen in Turkey; "I visited 90 percent of Turkey until the end, but such a landscape, such a beauty has never come across before. Smooth pure nature, greenery untouched, it is wonderful" The couple Büşra Öksüz and Ramazan Öksüz, who went on a honeymoon tour from Bitlis; "We saw it on social media, because my wife and I just got married, we decided to do a sightseeing tour. These places are amazing, really incredible, I recommend them to everyone. The most fascinating thing is that everything is so green and clean. We were able to breathe real life here." ​Mine Beştepe, who stated that she constantly saw it on social media and was very curious about its nature, said that she came from Sakarya to see Borçka Karagöl. Beştepe said, "I was finally able to come. It was a place I always saw on Instagram and YouTube. I had watched many videos and came here, so I had some information about it, so it was a place that I was very curious about. I was very curious about its nature. The fishes, the lake, the trees, the green is really beautiful, you can feel your breathing. Emre Baki, who came to Borçka Karagöl with his friends from Istanbul, said, "We set out as a Black Sea trip and we are now in Artvin. It looks pretty good. Of course, we had difficulties while driving on the roads because of the bad roads. Uncontaminated, natural life continues, greenery is very good. One of the good things is that I didn't see any garbage anywhere. I did not see many foreign tourists, we have local people. Apart from that, it is very nice to fish and canoe-like things in the water."