A mysterious lake in Turkey's "Kahramanmaras" attracts thousands of tourists
In the south of Turkey, in the state of Kahramanmaraş, Yesilkoz Lake attracts thousands of tourists from all sides, thanks to its scenic views and wonderful weather throughout the four seasons.
Yesilkoz means green eye, but it is known locally as the mysterious lake, due to the unknown source of its water.
The lake is located in the “Tekir” area in the “On Ike Shabbat” district, 60 km from the center of Marash city.
In recent years, the lake has contributed significantly to supporting the tourism sector.
And the lake, which has become home to many types of fish and a place that attracts the attention of visitors and photography enthusiasts because of its stunning scenery and calm atmosphere, many researches have been conducted on it, but the source of its water remains mysterious.
Yesilkoz Lake is known as the Mysterious Lake because its water source is unknown (AA)
new projects
For his part, the mayor of Kahramanmaraş, Khairuddin Gungor, said in a press statement that his city is considered one of the Turkish cities rich in beautiful natural areas.
He stated that the city is about 3,000 meters above sea level, pointing out that Yeşil Koz Lake is one of dozens of picturesque natural areas in the state of Qahramanmaraş.
Gungor said that the municipality of Marash took over from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry last year the task of supervising the area in which the lake is located, and since that time it has started building new roads linking the city and the site of the lake.
He added that his municipality is working on preparing new projects in the region that contribute to providing the highest levels of comfort for tourists, in line with the protection of the region's natural resources.
And he added, "These projects include the transportation, environment and restaurants sectors, with a value of more than 30 million Turkish liras, and they also increase the tourism capacity of the region, which is witnessing an increasing demand year after year."
He continued: "Last year, the region received more than 100,000 visitors, and the number will exceed 200,000 in the first half of this year. When these projects are completed, the region will be ready to receive at least 500,000 tourists annually."
Mineral water
Gungor pointed out that the area contains hot mineral water, which increases its attractiveness and the number of visitors, calling on everyone to visit the area at least once a year.
He explained that the lake is very deep, so annually it attracts dozens of scuba diving enthusiasts.
He pointed out that Yesilkoz Lake fascinates its visitors with the nature of its greenery, its air, the mountains and the surrounding plains and its cold waters.
Muharrem Dogan, a visitor to the lake, said that he came to the area with his family from the Turkish city of Kayseri (center).
He added: "It's really a wonderful place, I liked it very much, a place like no other."
While Nemat Balji, a visitor to the lake, pointed out that the area is of a picturesque nature worth seeing, and that she came with a group of friends to explore the area.
She concluded, "The lake is very deep and beautiful, it has nice and cold blue water, and I believe that the area will witness a great demand with the completion of a number of service and tourism projects."
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