A tour of the volcanic field near Karapinar

The biggest attraction in the volcanic field is Lake Meke Gölü with the volcanic cone Meke Dagi, which grows from it. From Karapinar, take the main road in the direction of Eregli and after seven kilometers turn onto the road leading directly to the lake (another approx. 2 km). The panoramic view from the edge of the crater is amazing

From the parking lot down in the crater, head to the lake shore. However, its color and consistency suggest at first glance that this lake is not a bathing lake.

From the lake, it is worth climbing about 100 meters to the top of the volcano Meke Dagi (1,095 m above sea level) from where there is a nice view of both the lake and the surrounding slightly higher volcanoes.

The whole thing is a bit like a sailor – a big crater in it a volcano and in that volcano another small crater

To the south you can see both the beautiful islands in Lake Meke and the highest local volcano (1,285 m above sea level)

To the south lies the second interesting lake in this area Acigöl. Behind it rises the rocky pyramid of Mount Karacedag (1,935 m above sea level). At the top are the remains of an old fortress. If you would like to go there, you can count on a day trip.

After visiting Lake Meke Gölü and its surroundings, return to the main road and continue for three kilometers, where there is another turn. This time to the emerald blue lake Acigöl

After the gravel, you can drive directly to the lake. You just have to be careful not to cross the local turtles.

Acigöl, unlike Meke Gölü, is deep and with transparent water. It is therefore possible to take a bath here.