Burdur Guide
There is a place called Lisinia Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Burdur. It is just like some places in the East. It is also an entrepreneurship platform in 15000 Ilyas Village in the center of Burdur. It is actually a natural habitat. You can visit it. You can visit Lake Burdur and places in the Lake District. You can come to Salda Ski Center, this is a daily ski center, you know, not to stay, but rather you can come for a day and enjoy the snow. You should definitely come to Burdur during lavender time. It presents a very beautiful view. We recommend you to taste Burdur cuisine and there are cultural tourism festivals for Burdur and we recommend you to visit these places. You can participate in local and national festivals such as Tarhana festival, plateau festivals, holiday gathering of some villages, Niyazi Baba cultural festival.
Places to visit in Burdur
Salda Lake: Known as the “Maldives of Turkey”, Salda Lake is famous for its white beaches and turquoise water. You can swim, sunbathe and hike here. You can hike around the lake, camp or spend time with water sports in the lake.
Lake Burdur: Lake Burdur is an important area for bird watching. You can take a walk or have a picnic around the lake. It is an ideal place for cycling around the lake and observing birds.
Kibyra Ancient City: Located in Gölhisar district of Burdur, Kibyra is an ancient city that attracts attention with its historical ruins. It takes its visitors to the depths of history with its theater, agora and other structures. It offers interesting places to visit for history buffs; especially the ancient theater and agora are interesting.
Sagalassos Ancient City: Located in the Ağlasun district of Burdur, this ancient city is famous for its Roman ruins. The ruins of the city include temples, waterways and a theater. It offers a unique experience for those interested in history and archeology; you can take guided tours here.
Insuyu Cave: Located in the central district of Burdur, Insuyu Cave is an impressive natural formation filled with underground water springs. The stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave are quite interesting. You can discover these unique beauties of nature by taking a cave tour.
Food and Drink Recommendations in Burdur
Iskender Kebab: One of the most famous dishes to eat in Burdur, Iskender kebab attracts attention especially with the quality of the meat.
Burdur Tarator: You can try this appetizer made with yogurt, walnuts and garlic. It is frequently served in local restaurants.
Roasted Eggplant: Eggplant cooked in the embers is a preferred appetizer especially in summer.
Gölhisar Kebab: This type of kebab, unique to Gölhisar, stands out with its special sauces and spices.
Activities in Burdur
Nature Walks: Burdur offers many trails for hiking and trekking. You can hike around Salda Lake and between the ancient cities of Kibyra and Sagalassos.
Bird Watching: Lake Burdur and its surroundings are an excellent place for birdwatchers. Many different bird species can be seen here, especially during migration periods.
Camping: There are camping opportunities around Salda Lake and Lake Burdur. You can have a camping experience in touch with nature.
Burdur Transportation Information
By Road: Burdur is easily accessible to many cities in Turkey by road. Especially bus services are organized to big cities such as Antalya and Izmir.
By Air: Burdur does not have its own airport, the nearest airport is Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport. You can reach Burdur by road from here.
City Transportation: There are bus and minibus services in Burdur center. You can use these vehicles for urban transportation.
For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Burdur Hotels page.
