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PAMUKKALE 37.90N 29.10E.

A magical and spectacular site unique in the world, Pamukkale was once the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Hierapolis. It is a fairyland of dazzling white, grey, gold and brown formations. The hot, 37°c, thermal spring waters, rich in minerals and calcareous salts, run off the edge of a plateau creating this fantastic 100m high formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. Since before Roman times the hot springs have been used for their therapeutic healing powers.

Aware of the dangers of overexploiting this natural resource, current arrangements only allow public access into small sections of the natural pools. The many hotels that have proliferated close to the calcium falls all tap into the natural springs to create their own thermal pools are now strictly controlled so that this natural phenomenon can endure.

There is nothing to match the glowing feeling after bathing in the waters of Pamukkale, well worth an overnight (or two) stay on any touring holiday of the area.

Altitude 400m.

Airport Denizli (DNZ), 15Km. Izmir (ADB), 200Km. Private transfer.

Transport Taxi, Coach (Denizli), Mini-Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
● Pamukkale, Hierapolis.
● Aphrodisias,
● Laodicea.
● Tripolis (Buldan).
● Colossae (Hona).
Buldan Waterfall.
● Civril Isikli Lake.
● Cankurtaran Promenad.

Local Excursions  
● Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary.
● Seven Churches of Revelation: Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Ephesus.

● Priene and Miletos: Theater, Temple of Athena, Altar of Zeus, Byzantine Fortress, Temple of Apollo.

Overnight Excursions  
● Pamukkale/ Ephesus: Antique cities of Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Ephesus, two days - one night. (From Bodrum).