Turkey: Cappadocia

For many of our compatriots, holiday in Turkey is associated with hot beaches and buffets. Warm under the sun and swim in a clean pool is not all that Turkey can offer you.

Cappadocia Valley

The middle part of Turkey has the historical name of Cappadocia. The first thing in sight is the amazing landscape of the area. It was formed 70 million years ago. The fact is that the area where Cappadocia is located was formed under the influence of volcanoes, because the land there is covered with deep cracks and lava with impurities of various geological rocks.

Over time, from the volcanic rocks under the influence of the sun, wind and water, hills of whimsical shapes and outlines were formed. Many of the valleys were united in the open-air museums, they are included in the UNESCO heritage list.

Cappadocia in winter

We are all used to traveling to Turkey in the summer, but Cappadonia is able to amaze and surprise even in the cold season. There will be no difficulties when visiting Cappadonia in the winter. Transport there works perfectly, and all places visited by tourists are always carefully and timely cleared of snow. The only thing that is better to avoid is hiking in low-traveled places, since in winter, wolves can sometimes be found here.

As for the winter weather, everything here is quite difficult. Predicting the weather in these places is extremely difficult. Snow can fall a layer of half a meter, or it may not go at all, while the temperature rises to a positive level. The only thing you can not doubt, so it's in the cold evenings, the temperature can drop to -20 ° C.

If you decide to visit Cappadocia in the winter, take your choice of the boarding house very responsibly. Not all rooms can have central heating. Heating can be done using an air conditioner or a heater. It happens that the room is quite warm, but the bathroom makes you "cheer up". Keep in mind that even in one guesthouse rooms can have different types of heating. So when booking accommodation, all these moments must be discussed and specified.

Caves of Cappadocia

For 1000 years before our era the landscape of Cappadocia and its caves was formed. An amazing landscape opens before you. There is practically no vegetation, but stony precipices revive several rivers.

This territory has undergone a lot of changes. Several times in the composition of Cappadocia included the Black Sea coast with the state of Pontus. The population here is also special, because the Iranians, Greeks, Kurds, Armenians and Turks tried to master the territory. This contributed to the creation of linguistic diversity.

Due to active volcanic activity, a huge layer of tuff was formed on the territory. Its structure is rather soft, and therefore under the influence of the wind there arose a lot of caves. Throughout the history of the settlement of this locality, these caves were perceived by the local population as a fairly comfortable and full-fledged dwelling. In a certain period, entire underground cities were created in Cappadocia. Entire structures were located on their territory, even monasteries were created. Out of 40 The cities and small towns that have been discovered are the largest and the most interesting are Derinkuyu and Kaymakly. At one time, these cities have become a haven of victims of religious persecution and Arab invasions.

Today, besides an exciting leisurely excursion to Cappadocia, you will be able to appreciate and have an active holiday. Recently, tourists increasingly prefer cycling and equestrian tours. So to appreciate local attractions will be able to both active and inquisitive young people, and quiet couples who came to family vacations.