Avanos
Turkey · Nev?ehirTR
Municipality in Nevşehir, Turkey
Avanos is a town in Nevşehir Province in the Cappadocia region of Central Anatolia, Turkey, located 18 km (11 mi) north of Nevşehir, the capital city of the province. It is the seat of Avanos District. Its population is 14,968 (2022). Historically known as Venessa, modern Avanos stands on the banks of the longest river of Turkey, the Kızılırmak, the ancient Halys.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,288
- Coordinates
- 38.715, 34.847
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 920 m
Overview of Avanos
Located in Nev?ehir, Turkey, Avanos is best described as a low-key town. The headcount is close to 12,288. It sits at about 920 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, sports and culture. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Avanos
Nature in Avanos
(3)Our data lists Caves, Geological Formations and Valleys as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Avanos's own activity tags.
Sports in Avanos
(3)Our data lists Biking, Hiking and Horse Trails as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Avanos's own activity tags.
Culture in Avanos
(2)On the culture side, Avanos offers Art Galleries and Historical Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Avanos. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Avanos
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Nev?ehir first, then drive or cycle into Avanos. The local time zone is Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Avanos that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Avanos known for?
- Avanos is mainly a destination for nature, sports and culture, set in Nev?ehir, Turkey with around 12,288 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Avanos?
- You can plan around Caves, Geological Formations, Valleys, Biking and Hiking in Avanos. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Avanos?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Avanos located?
- Administratively, Avanos sits in Nev?ehir, Turkey — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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