BEYSEHIR
Beyşehir, where history, culture and unique natural beauties are intertwined, is one of the few cities in the world that has been able to maintain these features until today. B.C. Beyşehir, which has hosted many civilizations in its 8,000-year history, has a privileged place with its historical buildings inherited from its deep-rooted past, its magnificent natural beauties, and its rich culture.

10 km from Beyşehir. Erbaba Mound, a Neolithic mound located in the northwest of Beyşehir and dated to approximately 8,000 years ago, provides the earliest finds for Beyşehir. As can be seen from the Kurt Cradle and Eflatun Pınar Monuments, it is thought that the city lived its most important period during the Hittites Period. B.C. Hittites between 2.000 BC; They left immortal works in Eflatunpınar and Fasıllar.

B.C. The work to make the city a Turkish homeland, which came under the rule of the Roman Empire between 78-74 years, started during the Anatolian Seljuks. After the Mongolian invasion, the city began to be called Viranşehir. With the establishment of the Eşrefoğlu Principality, it passed through various stages and was finally named Beyşehir.

Beyşehir Lake, which brings vitality to the tourism of the district and is the third largest lake of our country, has the identity of a national park. There are nearly thirty islands and thirteen kinds of fish on the lake. In addition, the ruins of Kubad Âbâd Palace are on the coast, 1.5 km north of Gölyaka Town, to the west of Beyşehir and south of Beyşehir Lake. In addition to these, Beyşehir bridge, Çifte Hamam, Bedesten, Yaka Monastery, Hacı Akif Island in the lake (with its caves full of stalagmites and stalactites) are important touristic places. Beyşehir, which is one of the must-see places for nature and history enthusiasts, is among the places that are increasing and developing day by day, unlike the surrounding districts. Motels and hostels located by the lake are full, especially during the summer months, and people coming from various regions, especially from the center of Konya, go on a picnic in Yaka Manastır. Beyşehir can be considered a tourism paradise with its villages that do not lose their authentic and nostalgic characteristics and important regions in terms of hunting tourism.

WHAT CAN YOU DO IN BEYSEHIR?

Visiting Historical Places, Fishing, Hunting, Bicycle Safari, Mountaineering, Hiking, Photo Safari, Bird Watching,

Offroad, Paragliding, Lake Tourism Boating, Water Sports

LAKE BEYSEHIR

It is located in the Lakes region and is the largest freshwater lake in our country. Beyşehir Lake, which has a special place among our lakes with its wildlife, natural beauties and historical values; It is one of the most beautiful lakes of our country with its beautiful blue color, large and small islands, beaches, karst caves and unspoiled vegetation. The southern and northern shores of the lake are shallow and the deepest point reaches 10 meters. Primarily Carp, Sea Bass, Velvet, Akfish and Mirror Carp are the fish species found in the lake.

Beyşehir Lake offers unique opportunities for bird watching. Due to its climatic characteristics, the lake area shows a transition feature between the Mediterranean and Central Anatolian climates. It is not a good wintering ground for birds, as the lake surface is partially or completely frozen in winter. However, in September and October, ducks, sea bass, kingfishers, terns, storks and seagulls form groups of more than tens of thousands. With the addition of cuckoos and geese, the total bird population in the lake exceeds fifty thousand at the end of October. The islands are important as a feeding and hatching area for cormorants, herons, seagulls and predators due to hunting pressure and being relatively far from human activities. The first known hatching colonies of the Crested Pelican were identified on the islands of Lake Beyşehir. Yeşildağ Town, 30 km from Beyşehir, also provides a special nesting area for storks.

ISLANDS

In the lake, there are 33 small and large islands formed by the hill extensions under the lake waters. The larger islands are usually located to the west of the lake.

Mada Island: With an area of ​​8,220 hectares, the island is the largest island of Lake Beyşehir and there is a village on the island. The building, which was repaired by the General Directorate, is today used as the Beyşehir Municipality Exhibition and Meeting Hall. The word Mada means female animal in Persian, and the island is also called Kazak Island.

Hacı Akif Island: It is located in the south of the cluster of islands in Beyşehir Lake. It has a 100 meters long cave, famous for its stalactites and stalagmites. The walls of this interesting cave are adorned with historical ornaments. The island is also rich in algae and insect species. Deer, Peking duck and pheasant are produced in the island. It was named after Hacı Akif Efendi, who was originally from Hoyran. The island has been declared a National Park.

Needle Island: It is the most popular island of the lake in terms of tourism. The highest peak of the island, whose beaches and coves are covered with red sand, is 1282 meters.

Chechen Island: It is also known as Terkenli, Aşağıağıl and Gavur Island. on the island