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Visitor Rush to the Natural Daffodil Fields in Gergar

The residents of Gerger district in Adıyaman are demanding both the protection and the registration of the natural daffodil fields, spanning 20 acres, as a natural protected area. The natural daffodils, which grow in the rural area of Üçkaya Village in Gerger district, attract attention and interest from local tourists every year. The unique beauty and fragrance of the daffodils make them stand out among the natural wonders that appear for only two months each year. During this short period, the daffodil fields, with their vibrant yellow and white colors, continue to attract nature enthusiasts from nearby cities and different provinces in the region. Nature lovers enjoy the picturesque scenery in the daffodil gardens, capturing plenty of photographs to immortalize this special period, and some even gather daffodils as souvenirs. Request for the Protection of Daffodils The local community is calling for measures to be taken to protect the natural habitat and beauty of daffodils. In response to the threats posed to this natural wonder, the residents are advocating for a 20-acre area where daffodils grow naturally to be designated as a natural conservation area. This designation aims to ensure the special protection of daffodils, preserving the natural riches of the region for future generations, and promoting eco-friendly tourism.

"Keklik Creek Ecotourism Area" in Kars is expanding

Keklik Creek Ecotourism Area, which was built by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in a region approximately 7 kilometers away from Sarıkamış, has a waterfall, observation terraces, a photo-taking area, a 650-meter walking path and seating areas. Sarıkamış Tourism Association (SATURDER) made a request to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to include the "Crying Rock", small waterfalls and Duck Lake in this ecotourism area. Thereupon, it is aimed to include the region, which Sarıkamış Forestry Management Directorate made a preliminary investigation, into the ecotourism field by making a comprehensive study later on. "We experience tourism compressed into 3 months in winter" SATURDER President Serkant Aykul reminded the AA correspondent that Sarıkamış is mostly known for winter and ski tourism. Stating that the district also amazes those who see it with its natural beauties, forests, streams, waterfalls, rivers and endemic vegetation, Aykul said, "We are in a place that offers a visual feast, no matter which month you come to, all four seasons of the year. Of course, this needs to be introduced and explained more. We live tourism in winter compressed into 3 months. We have very beautiful destination areas in our hands, I hope the start has been made to realize them." Explaining that the tourism areas in the district are quite rich, Aykul said, "After the ecotourism area, we have Crying Rock and small waterfalls. I hope we have studies to include them in the destination area. We have started initiatives as an association, as the people of Sarıkamış. I hope we will bring this area to tourism with the support of our Ministry and our government." Nature photographer Hasan Cellat stated that the region welcomes photographers with its natural beauties and noted that the expansion of the area will contribute to tourism.

150,000 people visited the Limni Lake Nature Park

The nature park, which attracts visitors with the crater lake it takes its name from and the surrounding scotch pine, spruce and fir forests, is located on the skirts of Zigana Mountain, 45 kilometers from Gümüşhane city center. The nature park, which is covered with snow for a long time during the winter months, has hosted approximately 150 thousand visitors since April 21, when it was opened to visitors this year. Nature lovers have a pleasant time around the lake thanks to the shade of the trees. Torul District Governor Orhan Ayaz told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the nature park is a very important center for Gümüşhane's tourism and that the guests had a pleasant time. Stating that the nature park started to host its guests during the Ramadan, Ayaz said; "This season, we hosted approximately 150 thousand local and foreign tourists at Limnos Lake. It is impossible to find a place in the bungalow houses here during the summer. The interest of all our citizens and foreign tourists is great. This is a region that contributes a lot to Gümüşhane's tourism. We strongly recommend our citizens to see it." Emphasizing that the weather is always cold in the nature park at high altitude, Ayaz invited those who are bothered by the heat to see the natural beauty. Most of the visitors are foreign tourists Murat Eroğlu, the operator of the facility in Limni Lake Nature Park, stated that they offer services to visitors without disturbing the nature with facilities such as 23 country houses, a restaurant for 150 people, a prayer room, camellia, gazebo and observation tower. Explaining that the guests can have a picnic in the park without lighting a fire, Eroğlu emphasized that the season was intense. Pointing out that especially tourists from Gulf countries show great interest in Limni Lake, Eroğlu said; "Our visitors come from Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman frequently. Apart from that, we also have visitors from Palestine, England, Ukraine and Greece this year. The number of foreign tourists in the region is increasing day by day." Anıl Şen, who visited the region with his family from Çorum, said that he had been planning to come to Limni Lake for a long time. Expressing that he was impressed by the scene he encountered, Şen said: "We were very pleased with its atmosphere, nature and peaceful environment. It is a peaceful environment with really relaxing activities for both children and adults. I recommend everyone who loves nature to come and see this place."

With its natural beauties, Sivrice awaits its guests

Sivrice district, which draws attention with its natural beauty and rich flora in Elazığ, looks colorful with the arrival of spring. Sivrice, a charming town located at the foothill of Hazar Baba Mountain, next to Hazar Lake, awaits its local and foreign guests. Surrounded by dams and lake waters on three sides, nature revived with spring in Elazığ, creating a wonderful atmosphere that is pleasant to watch. With the arrival of spring, different beauties have emerged in Sivrice, one of the cutest towns in Turkey, located at the foothill of Hazar Baba Mountain, next to the tectonic Hazar Lake, surrounded by recreational facilities, summer and holiday sites and camping areas. With its ski resort in winter and beaches in summer, the district, which does not look like the Mediterranean and Aegean, draws attention with its rich flora. Located in the Lake Hazar, the 'Batık' City, which stands out for diving tourism, and the cute town Sivrice, which stands out with the rabbit and seagull islands in the middle, is waiting to welcome its local and foreign guests. The residents of the district are waiting for holidaymakers who want to enjoy nature and to discover the beauties of Sivrice. Necmettin Aydoğan, one of the residents of the district, said, “Sivrice is a cute country. It is a wonderful country with its lake, nature and everything. We have a ski center in winter and Lake Hazar in summer.” One of the 81-year-old residents of the district, Uncle Ahmet, said, “Our district is beautiful in everyway. After these buildings were built, it became even more beautiful. We already have a lake, too. There are a lot of people coming from the city center and Diyarbakır."

Famous 'Cyclist' magazine wrote about Muğla cycling routes

The world's most prestigious cycling magazine 'Cyclist', headquartered in England and published in many languages, featured Muğla and Muğla cycling routes in its December issue. Describing the route from Marmaris to Ula Akyaka and Hinge Sarnıç, Kıran as 'Turkish Delight', the magazine announced the 12-13 km climbing route from Akbük to Sarnıç as Turkey's Alps. . The sports tourism activity started by Muğla Governor Orhan Tavlı 2 years ago began to bear fruit in a short time. Muğla, which has made great strides especially in cycling sports and events, hosts many national and international races, events and tours, and is now one of the indispensable choices of European cycling enthusiasts with the bicycle routes created within its structure. Sea, sun, bike city The International Cyclist Magazine referred to Muğla as 'Sea Sun and a Cycling', that is, the City of Sea, Sun and Cycling. The magazine, which is out of the sea, sun and beach trilogy, wrote that Muğla has started to spread tourism to 12 months with the recent studies and regulations, and that it has managed to make a name for itself in terms of sports tourism in Europe with the bicycle routes created. The magazine also played a major role in the promotion of the region by sharing the food culture and accommodation opportunities in the region with its readers. Referring to the importance of Bicycle Tourism in Europe, Ilker Cömert, Representative of the Bicycle Federation Muğla, said, “Muğla is working to have a share in bicycle tourism, which has a size of approximately 52 billion Euros in the world. We have come a long way in the works we started with the instructions of our Governor. This news, and finally, the fact that Muğla is featured in Europe's and even the world's most prestigious Cycling Magazine is the most important indicator of this. Our governor has important plans and projects in this regard, if the necessary infrastructure is provided, Muğla can have a bigger cake than Europe in 5-6 years.” Stating that bicycle tourism has a bigger potential than ship tourism, Cömert said, “There is an annual turnover of 52 billion Euros in Europe. It is now known that this issue is an important and qualified tourist resource. We are making great efforts to increase the number of bicycle support points and routes in Muğla. In the meantime, we should also try to increase the number of bike-friendly hotels,” he said. Giving information about the bicycle routes, Cömert said, “Tourists who want to travel by bicycle download the routes in the region to their phones. We also have important work in this regard. Our governor also opened our horizons on the routes of historical regions. We had the chance to explore many routes from Tlos to Herakleia, from Hyllarima to Stratonikeia, from Lagina to Latmos. We mapped out the routes of these areas. Cycling enthusiasts will travel on these routes with their families. In this context, the service and resting places on the routes will also be important. Tourists using bicycles do not stay at the hotel. Cycling enthusiasts use the hotel only for rest and sleep. It is also important to him.”

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Visitor Rush to the Natural Daffodil Fields in Gergar

"Keklik Creek Ecotourism Area" in Kars is expanding

150,000 people visited the Limni Lake Nature Park

With its natural beauties, Sivrice awaits its guests

Famous 'Cyclist' magazine wrote about Muğla cycling routes