Geothermal springs of Pamukkale

Steam doesn't break bones
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16 april 2015Travel time: 9 november 2012
A lot has been written about Pamukkale. They even say that if you have not seen this miracle, then you have not been to Turkey. Unfortunately, thanks to the tourists, the cotton castle is not as white as in the photographs from the tourist brochures. So, rather than wiping the white coating off the travertines with your feet, making them gray, it is better to spend time here with greater benefit. I mean Cleopatra's pool. This name was given to it to attract tourists. Cleopatra did not splash in it. But you can. Medicinal mineral water has brought fame to Pamukkale since the days of the Roman Empire.
Until now, water is constantly supplied to the ancient pool from hot thermal springs. Constant temperature +35 degrees. You can stay in the water for a maximum of 2 hours. This pleasure costs 30 lira. For 5 more you can rent a locker. Please bring a towel and slippers with you.
It is especially comfortable to visit Pammukale in spring and autumn, when there is a difference in air and water temperatures. By the way, the water in the Cleopatra pool is also carbonated. Therefore, diving with open eyes is difficult. And the guards try not to allow it. Once upon a time, the pool of Cleopatra Pamukkale was surrounded by an ancient portico. After an earthquake, it was destroyed, and its columns fell to the bottom. There is one farthest place in the pool - where the springs beat. That's the deepest place. And the water is the hottest. Above it there is a faucet to draw water with you. But it is not stored for a long time, so it is better to drink a glass on the spot. I advise you to save your ticket and leave it at the entrance along with a towel and slippers. Because if you want to leave the pool and then return, it will be difficult for the guard to explain something. Well, if you want to look under the water, watch my video:

https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=exxL1J0cENo
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