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Day Trips · Konya, Konya

Karapınar Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) Viewpoint

  • Distance110 km
  • Travel time1.5 hours by car
  • TransportCar rental recommended. Drive north on D715 toward Aksaray. The southern arm of Tuz Gölü is visible from roadside; flamingo flocks appear May–September.
  • Rating★ 4.2
  • Best seasonMay–September (flamingos); August (salt crust at maximum)
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Karapınar Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) Viewpoint

How to get there

  • Car rental: 1.5h drive north on D715
  • Some intercity buses pass near the lake — check obilet.com

Location

Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake), Karapınar district, Konya Province

38.3000, 33.1000 View on map