Turkey's Aladağlar and Ayvalık see rise in nature tourism

Aladağlar horseback riding tours Cunda Island Yalancı Boğaz nature tourism

Turkey is seeing increased tourism interest in two distinct natural phenomena. In the Aladağlar mountain range, which spans Niğde, Kayseri, and Adana, new horseback riding tours have been introduced to diversify the region's traditional climbing and trekking activities. Local guide Ahmet Üçer, who has provided services in the area for 30 years, launched these tours to meet growing demand for exploring high-altitude plateaus, valleys, and glacial lakes.

In the Ayvalık district of Balıkesir, the Yalancı Boğaz—a strait between Cunda Island and Maden Island—has become a popular destination during the summer. Due to receding sea levels, a shallow natural passage forms, allowing visitors to walk between the islands through the water. This phenomenon has gained significant traction through social media, attracting both domestic and international tourists looking for unique walking experiences.

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Ahmet Üçer · Aladağlar · Ayvalık · Balıkesir Province · Cunda Island · Maden Island · Yalancı Boğaz

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[● 2 SOURCES] During summer months the sea water recedes, making the passage shallow enough for people to walk across. www.haberport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The water level can rise up to waist height but the passage remains walkable. www.haberport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The site has become a popular tourist attraction, drawing hundreds of visitors each summer. www.haberport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Visitors share photos and videos of the walk on social media, further boosting the location's visibility. www.haberport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Yalancı Boğaz is located between Cunda Island and Maden Island in Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Turkey. www.haberport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Visitors are advised to move carefully and protect the environment while walking the passage. www.haberport.com