Water Wonders of Turkey
This collection highlights the diverse water systems of Turkey's Black Sea region, ranging from the high-altitude glacial lakes of the Kaçkar Mountains to massive engineering feats like the Borçka and Torul dams. Key natural sites include Palovit Falls, known for the region's highest flow rate, and the multi-tiered Tar Waterfall. The list covers the provinces of Rize, Artvin, and Gümüşhane, featuring both serene landslide-dammed lakes like Karagöl and the unique travertine formations of the Kuzalan cascades.
palovit falls
Located in the Kaçkar Mountains National Park, this waterfall has the highest flow rate in the Rize region, dropping 15 meters into a lush forested valley.
Torul Dam
The Torul Dam is a concrete-face rock-fill dam on the Harşit River located 10 km northwest of Torul in Gümüşhane Province, Turkey.
Karagöl
A landslide-dammed lake in the Borçka district of Artvin, surrounded by a protected nature park filled with dense spruce and beech forests.
Gökçebel Barajı
A 144-meter-high rock-fill dam with an RCC concrete face, part of the Akköy II hydroelectric project on the Gelevera Creek.
Aladereçam Barajı
A dam located on the Karaovacık Creek in Gümüşhane Province, reaching a crest elevation of 1,843 meters above sea level.
Atasu Dam
Atasu Dam is a concrete-face rock-fill dam on the Gaylan River, 16 km south of Trabzon in Trabzon Province, Turkey.
Muratlı Dam
Muratlı Dam is a dam on the Çoruh River in Muratlı village, 12 km north east of Borçka in Artvin Province, Turkey.
Borçka Dam
Borçka Dam is a dam on the Çoruh River 1.5 km south east of Borçka in Artvin Province, Turkey. It was built between 1999 and 2006.
Agaran Waterfall
A multi-tiered waterfall in the Çayeli district of Rize, characterized by its wide rock face and natural pools at the top.
Gelin Tülü Şelalesi
Situated in Ayder Plateau, this waterfall is named for its thin, wispy appearance resembling a bridal veil as it cascades down the Kaçkar slopes.
Kuzualan Şelalesi
Located in Giresun's Dereli district, this site features travertine formations and turquoise pools.
Kuzalan Waterfall
Located in Giresun's Dereli district, this site features travertine formations and turquoise pools.
Çatak
Waterfall located in the Çatak region of Giresun province.
Demirci
Waterfall located near the Demirci village area of Giresun.
demirci şelalesi
Waterfall located near the Demirci village area of Giresun.
Güzlek Yaylası Şelalesi
High-altitude waterfall located near the Güzlek highland pastures in Giresun.
Gerce Şelalesi
Waterfall located in the Gerce village area of Ordu province.
Manle Şelalesi
A two-stage waterfall located in the İkizdere district of Rize.
Tar Waterfall
Also known as Bulut Waterfall, this is one of Turkey's highest, cascading in three stages from a height of approximately 250 meters.
Mençuna Şelalesi
A prominent two-tiered waterfall in Artvin’s Arhavi district, reaching a total height of roughly 90 meters.
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