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Environs of Ankara
Twenty-five kilometers to the south of Ankara on Konya road is
Golbasi Lake, a popular place to visit for its attractive scenery
and its fine restaurants on the lakeside. Incek,15 km southwest of
Ankara, is a favorite rest area for Ankara residents, with its
lovely fruit trees, green areas and picnic sites. A favorite place
for picnics is Karagol Lake, 68 km north of the city on the
airport road,where one should take the turnoff for the town of
Cubuk.
The three dams around the city, Cubuk (15km on the Cankiri
Highway), Kurtbogazi (50 km on the Istanbul Highway) and Bayindir
(15 km on the Kirikkale Highway) are pleasant places to visit for
swimming and picnicking. There are also restaurants, and at
Bayindir, good camping facilities.
Walkers will delight in exploring the three main forests
around Ankara. South of the city, on Kirsehir Highway (54 km), is
the Beynam Forest;while to the north, on Istanbul Highway (82 km),
is Kizilcahamam Soguksu National Park and further, in the same
direction (110 km), is the Camkoru Forest. All are delightful
retreats from the clamor of the city, and each provides many
lovely places for picnics.
Elmadag Mountain (1,855 meters) Some 23 km. from Ankara,
Elmadag Mountain can be seen from most parts of the city. The
first snowfall on the mountain heralds the start of winter and the
beginning of skiing and winter sports at the pleasant resort
center to be found here.
In the province of Ankara there are four thermal centers:
Kizilcahamam Kaplica (80 km), Haymana Kaplica (72 km), Ayas
Kaplica (57 km),and Dutlu Kaplica (85 km). All offer comfortable
facilities in which to soak away your cares. The thermal baths
have beneficial properties and are,of course, altogether
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