Known for beautiful Eğirdir Lake and colorful roses, Isparta is also famous for handwoven carpets. Serene Isparta offers traditional Turkish culture, lush green nature and fascinating history.
6 Highlights of Isparta
Eğirdir Lake, Sagalassos, Salda Lake and the St. Paul Trail are just a few of the natural beauties in and around Isparta.
The Rose Festival
The month of May is blooming season and the harvest is celebrated with the Rose Festival, usually held the first week in June. During the festival, the city is blanketed with colorful roses, while rose producers also showcase products such as organic rose water and rose oil.
Swim in Salda Lake
With features similar to those of the Jezero Crater on Mars, Salda Lake is not to be missed. The lake is located in nearby Burdur, and there are accommodation and camping facilities in the area.
Visit the Sagalassos Archaeological Site
Built on the foothills of the mighty Taurus Mountains, the well-preserved ruins of Sagalassos offer history buffs a view into the Roman-Byzantine era.
The Lavender Harvest Tour
In addition to roses, Isparta is also known for its fragrant lavender, which grows in the Kuyucak district. The harvest begins in the first week of July, so be sure to visit during the three-week period when the plants are at their full brilliance.
Sunset on Lake Eğirdir
Eğirdir Lake, near Isparta, is a perfect spot for watching the sunset. The lakefront beach offers a lovely angle for photographs or just enjoying the view.
The St. Paul Trail
Most hikers are familiar with the Lycian Way – but the St. Paul Trail, connecting Isparta and Antalya, spans 500 kilometers in total, and is Turkey’s second-longest trek. Walking the longest trail takes about one month, although there are also shorter routes for amateurs. Isparta attracts nature buffs and rose lovers. The only place closer to Isparta where you can find natural and organic rose products in Turkey is the ATÜ Old Bazaar. To discover rose water, rose oils and similar products from first-class producers, just visit us at the Istanbul Airport.