"Cotton Castle"
Pamukkale Tourism
Pamukkale is located in southwestern Turkey, in the Denizli Province. It is very famous for its travertines (hot water springs) which is a magical site with turquoise pools and snow-white cliffs. It is one of the most photogenic places in the world.
Pamukkale, which means 'cotton castle' in Turkey, is a natural site with carbonate mineral deposits left behind by the flowing water of the hot springs. There are 17 hot springs in the area, known are known for their healing properties. Many believe bathing in these pools cures chronic and nutritional diseases, circulatory problems, eye and skin disorders, etc. Even Cleopatra is believed to have bathed here! A hot air balloon ride is one of the best ways to soak in the breathtaking beauty of the travertine terraces. There are two swimming areas in Pamukkale - the public travertine pools and the Cleopatra's Pool. Also, there is only one portion where you're allowed to walk on the travertines.
Pamukkale is surrounded by gorgeous ruins and historical sites. The most popular is Hierapolis, the ruins of an ancient Greek city located above the travertines. A 12000 seat amphitheatre is the main attraction at Hierapolis along with Cleopatra Pool and a museum. Most people visit Pamukkale on a day trip from Denizli, located around 19km away. The travertines and Hierapolis are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Must Know Before You Travel to Pamukkale
- There are 3 entrances:
-Pamukkale town entrance, walkable from the main town. Opens from 8:00 AM
-North entrance where buses go. Opens from 8:00 AM
-Southern entrance for cars and taxis. Opens from 6:30 AM - Tickets: TL 200 per person for travertines and TL 130 for Cleopatra's Pool. The ticket to Pamukkale includes entry to the hot spring and Hierapolis and is valid for the entire day.
- Timings: 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Ticket Reservation: It is not possible to book tickets before arrival. You can only buy them at the ticket office at the Pamukkale entrance
- The Cottle Castle is accessed via the gate near Pamukkale and requires a 30-minute walk to the top
- There is a shuttle service from the main entrance, at an additional cost
- Shoes and footwear is not allowed on the travertine cliffs
- Lockers are available to store belongings while bathing in the pool
- Pamukkale is crowded at all times, so visit early morning by sunrise. The best time to click pictures is during sunset as the pools directly face the sunset side.
- It is recommended to stay at a hotel in the town of Pamukkale. These are within walking distance from the travertine terraces, so you can visit early morning.
- The water flow through the pools is controlled manually to prevent erosion. So, on some days the flow is full while on other days it might be completely dry. The photos you see online are from days with full flow.
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