Pamukkale in Denizli is on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its white travertines formed by calcium-rich thermal waters. Beside it stretches the ancient city of Hierapolis.
The travertines
Snow-white terraces and their turquoise pools offer a landscape with few equals in the world. Visitors walk barefoot across the terraces.
Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool
The theatre and necropolis of ancient Hierapolis, and Cleopatra’s Pool where ancient columns have toppled into the water, offer a swim intertwined with history.
Nearby
Ancient Laodikeia and the Kaklık Cave are stops that can be added on the same day.
Pamukkale is a hub reachable on a day trip from Izmir, Antalya and other Aegean points. This transit position makes it an essential stop for travellers building a route by rental car around the region.