Ihlara
TurkeyTR
Municipality in Aksaray, Turkey
Ihlara, formerly known as Chliára is a town (belde) and municipality in the Güzelyurt District, Aksaray Province, Turkey. The population is 2,289 (2021). It is situated at about 40 km (25 mi) from the province seat of Aksaray and near the town of Güzelyurt. The township is famed for the nearby valley of the same name, Ihlara Valley, which is a 16 km (10 mi) long gorge cut into volcanic rock in the southern part of Cappadocia, following several eruptions of Mount Erciyes. The Melendiz River flows through the valley.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,289
- Coordinates
- 38.241, 34.300
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 1276 m
Overview of Ihlara
Ihlara is the kind of village you find in Turkey. Its resident count stands at approximately 2,289. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, adventure and family. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,276 metres.
Things to do in Ihlara
Nature in Ihlara
(5)On the nature side, Ihlara offers Caves, Geological Formations, Parks, Valleys and Volcanoes. Everything listed here comes from what Ihlara is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Ihlara
(1)Under adventure, Ihlara is tagged with Abseiling. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ihlara.
Family in Ihlara
(1)Family in Ihlara covers Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Ihlara's own activity tags.
Sports in Ihlara
(1)Ihlara records Hiking under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Ihlara is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Ihlara
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Ihlara are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Turkey. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Ihlara that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ihlara known for?
- Ihlara, in Turkey, is best known for nature, adventure and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,289 residents.
- What can you do in Ihlara?
- Recorded activities in Ihlara include Caves, Geological Formations, Parks, Valleys and Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Ihlara?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Ihlara located?
- Ihlara is located in Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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