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Sapanca Lake
A lake in the forest
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Image courtesy of © Antoloji · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Sapanca Lake
Sapanca Lake, in Sakarya province, is about 16 km long and surrounded by wooded hills and villages. Walk or cycle part of the shore, take a coffee on the water and watch the light change across the lake.
Why it's on our list
- Lakeside walks
- Morning mists
- Autumn colours
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sapanca Lake before you go.