Sunday, March 30, 2014

Pamukkale, Turkey

Recently, I read a blog post on Distractify: "33 unbelievable places to visit before you die" and was fascinated by the natural beauties of our planet. Out of all 33 places, our family have visited only one so far - Pamukkale Hot Springs in Turkey.
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Pamukkale is a beautiful natural site in Denizli Province, which contains hot springs and terraces of carbonate minerals, which supposedly have positive effect on skin and cure other health problems. What I can tell from our visit is that the skin really changes after the masks (you need to sit down into the one of the small pools and scrub the mud from its bottom) becoming more gentle and at the same time attractive for the sunburns, so, be careful and make sure to take the sunscreen protector with you to apply afterwards.
Before entering the site there is the post (small white single-room building on picture) where you would be asked to take off your shoes. Unfortunately, I do not remember about the payment procedures and rates, but take some cash in advance to prevent any inconvenient situation.
By the way, on the left there is a nice place with a pool and snacks place. Since it is private, you would have to pay for entering the territory, however, they have discounts for children up-to 12 or 16 years, as far as I remember. 
Try to walk very carefully when you enter the sight, because the road itself is very slippery due to its unique surface.
And don't forget the hats and sunglasses, because you will spend there at least 4 hours (hot spring is not the only place to visit on that territory) and it is pretty hot during summer season and due to the white and creamy colored surface the eyes feel burning. 

To be continued...

Where to stay?! =)  Hotels in Pamukkale

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