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BIRD WATCHING

From past to present, human beings have been influenced by birds with their extraordinary diversity and nature-defying wingbeats. Anatolian geography, which has been on the migration routes of birds for thousands of years, has brought with it the "bird watching" that looks at nature from the bird's eye. In a sense, bird watching is a gateway to the mysteries of nature for human beings. The number of bird species in Turkey, which is very rich in terms of bird diversity, is more than the bird species in the whole of Europe. In addition to observing and gaining knowledge about them, birdwatching also offers you different areas such as recording the sounds of birds, taking pictures and drawings.

HOW IS THE OBSERVATION MADE?

For bird watching, which is a sport that anyone can easily do, it will be sufficient to observe your immediate surroundings at the beginning. You can start to observe sparrows, pigeons and seagulls, the ancient guardians of Istanbul, and examine their wings flapping against nature. When you go to a wooded area, you may encounter finches and tits among the branches. Glums and ducks will greet you by the lake and stream. You can get involved in this activity by observing the storks, which are concentrated in the Marmara Sea, Büyükçekmece, and Küçükçekmece in autumn. As with many activities, there are some rules to be followed during bird watching. The first of these is not to disturb the birds. At the same time, the areas where they nest should not be entered and their eggs should not be harmed.

WHERE TO DONE?

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* In the Marmara Region: Meriç Basin, Igneada Forests; Manyas, Uluabat and Iznik Lakes.

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* In the Black Sea Region: Kızılırmak Delta, Kelkit Valley, Sarıkum Desert; Eastern Black Sea and Ilgaz Mountains.

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* In the Aegean Region: Gediz and Büyük Menderes Deltas; Marmara and Bafa Lakes.

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* In the Mediterranean Region: Seyhan, Ceyhan and Göksu Deltas; Amanos, Bolkar and Beydaglari; Tuzla Lake, Yumurtalık Lagoon.

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* In Central Anatolia Region: Tuz, Akşehir, Eber, Kula, Seyfe, Sultansazlığı and Palas Lakes.

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* In the Eastern Anatolia Region: Munzur Mountains; Bulanik and Malazgirt Plain and Arın, Erçek and Haçlı Lakes.

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* In Southeastern Anatolia Region: Southern Euphrates Valley and Birecik Steppes.

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR OBSERVATION

Binoculars: There are two numbers on the binoculars that indicate the power of the binoculars. As the magnification increases, your field of view will narrow, and it will be difficult for you to focus your binoculars on moving birds. For good bird watching, 8×40 binoculars can be preferred. So you can see both close enough and far away while observing. In addition, considering that you will take long walks during the observation, it is useful to choose the ones that are easy to carry.

Field telescope: As bird watchers increase their experience, they prefer different areas to see more bird species. Telescopes are used in areas where it is more difficult to approach birds. Because the viewing distance of the telescope is 20 times greater than that of the binoculars. The eyepiece is the name given to the place where the eye approaches in telescopes and choosing the eyepieces with 20-60 zoom quality will allow you to see more clearly. In order to use the telescope more comfortably, it is useful to buy a tripod.

Notebook: Perhaps the most important part of bird watching is taking notes. The date and time of the observation, the name of the area, the weather should be noted. Then, the type of bird you are observing during the observation, and if it is a species you do not know, its characteristics should be written. It would also be helpful to get a guidebook with bird species.

Travel to Turkey for Bird Watching

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Cappadocia, Turkey
The Cappadocia high plateau is adorned with rock formations formed as a result of volcanic eruptions shaped by thousands of years of wind and rain. The rocky limestone towers known as the "Fairy Chimneys" were home to the region's earliest human inhabitants. Later inhabitants carved ornate temples and underground cities into the rock. Hot air balloon flights are popular here and operators are highly experienced, often cruising deep into the valleys for baskets to get a close-up view of the rocky structures.

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Yarra Valley
An hour's drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is best known for its world-famous wineries. A hot air balloon ride offers visitors a safe and quiet flight over the undulating hills, views of the Big Divide hills and colorful vineyards such as orchards, vineyards and farms. Hot air balloon rides are a popular pastime in the Yarra Valley. Most operators start and end their flights at local wineries, where visitors toast to their unforgettable experience with their favorite wine.

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Dubai Desert Conservation Park
It's no surprise that hot air balloon rides offered outside the luxury city of Dubai are some of the most luxurious in the world. Passengers are collected at dawn from hotels near Burj Khalifa and brought to the departure area, where they receive a security instruction before the hour-long flight. Balloons float from a height of 1200 meters over the dunes and lush wilderness where visitors can spot camels, gazelles and the iconic Arabian Oryx.

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Teotihuacan
Located 50km northeast of Mexico City, the Teotihuacan Pyramids are astonishing archaeological remains of what was once North America's largest city. A hot air balloon flight offers visitors a bird's-eye view of the area known as the "City of the Gods". While the route of a typical one-hour flight is determined by the breeze, passengers can enjoy views of the Quetzalpapalotl Temple and the massive Sun and Bear Pyramids, as well as Avenue of the Dead.

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Albuquerque
Home to the largest gathering of hot air balloons and balloon enthusiasts in the world, Albuquerque is the ideal place to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of hundreds of balloons floating in the clear Midwest air. New Mexico's largest city hosts the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival every October, which includes concerts, fireworks, and day and night balloon flights. Many people attend the festival just to watch it from the ground, but the city provides licensed operators with an hour-long flight with visitors during the festival.

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Serengeti
Home to the largest migration of mammals in the world, the Serengeti stretches from Tanzania to the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. A hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti guarantees an abundance of animals in all seasons. In addition to the more than two million wildebeest, gazelle and zebra that passed through the region during the Great Migration, lions, hippos, giraffes, elephants and other "Big Eight" animals abound. The best balloon operators use low-noise burners that allow balloons to float above hard-to-see wildlife.

The best routes to experience a flight with a hot air balloon

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Disneyland Park
It consists of Main Street USA, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Adventureland and Discoveryland sections, where the Disney world is animated. In each section, themes suitable for its name are processed.

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Main Street, USA
This episode features the concept of a fictional American town. The street, which is illuminated with thousands of lights at night, gets a wonderful visual. You can find souvenir shops, places where you can taste delicacies from many countries' cuisines and many options.

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Frontierland
In this section, the theme of the American wild west is handled. Native American Village Pocahontas, Disneyland Railroad, Wild West, Cowboys and Indians await. You can take a tour around Big Thunder Mountain by ship.

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Fantasyland
In Fantasyland, there are entertainments such as Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Alice's Mysterious Labyrinth, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, which will excite children.

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Adventureland
I can say that Adventureland is the section where you can have the most fun and join the adventure. Underground prisons, Robinson's Cabin, Aladdin's Magic Pass, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones is an episode that everyone, big or small, can enjoy.

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Discoveryland
This sci-fi themed episode attracts not only children but also adults who are interested in space adventures, such as Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast and Spaceship travel.

You will feel yourself in a fairy tale. Paris, Disneyland

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Lapland (Finland)
One of the most popular places to see the Northern Lights is Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland. This region; It is quite famous because it offers accommodation options in hotels made of ice or in igloos with glass ceilings, and provides an atmosphere surrounded by reindeer and husky dogs.

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Svalbard (Norway)
The extreme point of the settlement in the north. You have to get used to the idea of ​​living in total darkness in the winter. Svalbard is inhabited by Norwegians, as well as Swedes and Russians. Snowy mountains adorn the vast white plains. This is a part of Norway, but due to the status of the region, non-Norwegian citizens also have unlimited visa and work rights. The interest of tourists has increased in recent years due to those who want to see the Northern Lights and experience a different travel experience by visiting this most extreme point of the world.

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Reykjavik (Iceland)
Another spot where you can see the Northern Lights best is Reykjavik, Iceland. The Grotta Lighthouse, 15 minutes outside of the city, is a place where you can admire the magnificent riot of colors from midnight until 4 in the morning. In Reykjavik, which is the closest capital city to the polar region on earth, you can do activities to visit the city during the day. You can even have unique experiences in the Gulf Stream region, which is famous for its warm waters.

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Abisko (Sweden)
It is the most northern tip of Sweden and a place preferred by those who want to see the Northern Lights due to its generally dry air. Even those who want to get a little closer to the sky can climb Nuolja Mountain. It is possible to go by cable car. There are shops in the area where you can get camping equipment. There is also an observation station at the Aurora Sky Station at the top of the mountain. Professional guided tours are organized here, and you can join them if you wish. Other places where the Northern Lights appear in Sweden are Björkliden, Jukkasjarvi, Kiruna, Lulea, Tornedalen.

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Calgary (Canada)
If you want to do winter sports besides seeing the Northern Lights, Calgary is a place where you can kill two birds with one stone. In Calgary, Canada's city famous for the Winter Olympics, you can get lost during the day and witness the magical dance of lights at night. There are important ski resorts close to the city of Calgary.

The best places to watch the Northern Lights

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Bali
Bali is the most popular and famous of its islands in Indonesia. Even though it is crowded in high season, they have beauties that showcase this crowd. As the Island of the Gods, it also has crazy landscapes, incredible beaches, and an intriguing Hindu entertainment option. The most popular part of the island is Ubud. While in Bali, you can explore Hindu temples, hike the foothills of Mount Batur, or see traditional rice terraces still cultivated by locals. If there's one outdoor sport you can imagine, it's probably available in Bali. Surfing, canoeing, fishing, yoga and diving are just a few of the countless fun you can enjoy on the large and scenic island of Bali.

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Raja Ampat Islands
The Raja Ampat Islands are located in the Papua region of Indonesia. Although there are more than 600 individual islands that make up the Raja Ampat, the four main islands are Waigeo, Misoo, Bantanta, and Salawati. These islands are known for their biodiversity, making it a top destination for scuba divers, snorkelers, and bird watchers. You can spot rare birds like Cendrawasih and Wilson Birds of Paradise at Raja Ampat. These islands are also home to magnificent beaches with shallow blue waters and fine white sand.

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Gili Islands
One of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations is what is known as the Gili Islands, located just off the coast of Lombok. The Gili Islands, once frequented only by backpacker hippies, are now one of the country's popular tourist destinations. Gili Trawangan, the largest of the Gili Islands, is one of the most beautiful places for scuba diving, yoga and surfing. The island of Meno is known as the most romantic island of the region and is popular with honeymooners.

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Bunaken
The home base for those wishing to explore the Bunaken National Marine Park at the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Bunaken is home to 70 percent of all fish species in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean. In general, dive spots are geared towards advanced divers with strong swimming skills.

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Wakatobi Islands
In the southeast corner of Indonesia is Sulawesi Tenggara Province, which is home to the Wakatobi Islands. This small archipelago is especially famous for its diving spots. The Wakatobi Islands are considered one of the best diving spots in all of Indonesia, but are much less crowded than some other tourist destinations. Many of the local resorts and hotels cater directly to divers.

Most Beautiful Islands of Indonesia

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Wahiba Desert
The Wahiba Desert is also home to the most beautiful desert landscapes in the world. This desert, which takes you to a completely different universe with its wavy sand dunes, contains a Bedouin community that does not compromise on its centuries-old traditions. Wahiba Desert, which should definitely be on your list to have an enchanting desert experience, is also a destination that can be comfortably visited by both camel and jeep due to the wide spread of sands. You can relax in comfortable beds in tents decorated with authentic carpets in tourist camps, eat delicious treats while watching the shining stars in a clear sky, and travel to a completely different time period with oud tunes. The best time to visit the Wahiba Desert is between October and April to avoid being scorched by the heat. You can easily reach this unique desert with a 4-hour journey from Seeb Airport.

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The Tar Desert
The Tar Desert, which we can describe as one of the most beautiful deserts in the world, is also one of the most visited regions of India. In this desert, where you can spend a romantic holiday in the company of untouched beauties and untouched nature, you can have the chance to make an unforgettable safari while enjoying the local delicacies with the Desert Festival held every year. While enjoying the view accompanied by carefully dressed camels at sunset, you can also enjoy experiencing an unknown face of India. You can taste the delicious dishes of Rajasthani cuisine, which you can find in the campgrounds, and get to know Indian culture better by participating in Kalbelia dances. The Tar Desert, which you can take about a 5-hour journey from Jodhpur Airport, gets very crowded between October and April.

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Sahara Desert
Egypt, perhaps one of the first destinations that comes to mind when it comes to desert safaris in the world, is also home to a part of the Sahara, one of the most well-known deserts in the world. The Sahara Desert, which contains dozens of historical and cultural riches, including Bahariya and golden mummies, whose history dates back to the pharaonic era, is also an excellent address to examine the sky with a telescope at night. Offering different tour options with 4x4 jeeps or camels, the Sahara Desert also offers the opportunity to participate in dozens of activities where you can experience the traditional life of the desert during safaris. You can stay in luxury facilities equipped with modern facilities, or you can spend an unforgettable holiday in camps built with traditional methods and suitable for local life.

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Arabian Desert
As one of the most popular desert destinations, hosting millions of tourists and immortalized by the legendary tales of the Arabs, Dubai is also described as the land of fairy tales. You can also have the opportunity to live like a Bedouin during your desert holiday in Dubai, where you can go on a desert safari at the height of excitement. Offering a wonderful desert experience with jeep safaris and camel tours, the Arabian Desert manages to remain an immortal memory with the delicious meals you will eat around the campfire after dark.

The most beautiful safari routes in the world for desert safari lovers

Mountains have been seen as symbols of obstacles and difficulties or solid foundations that have to be overcome for humanity from the past. Mountains that sometimes even form natural borders on earth; It finds its place in many fields from literature to painting, from songs to movies. However, it is not only thinkers or artists who are interested in the greatness and inaccessibility of mountains. The world's largest mountains have also always been a focus of interest for adventurers and mountain climbers who like to push their bodies to their limits. Even the fact that many people have tried to break the record for climbing the highest peak in the world throughout history can be shown as proof of this idea.
The world's largest mountains are seen as obstacles to be overcome and challenged for adventurers who love to wander around the borders. The mountains are fascinating not only for extreme sports lovers, but also for anyone who has enjoyed living in nature. For this reason, we wanted to prepare an article on the world's largest mountains. Come, let's take a journey through the world's greatest mountains that stretch to the farthest reaches of the heavens.

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When asked what is the highest mountain in the world, the same answer comes to everyone's mind: The famous Mount Everest, whose name is known to everyone. It has a height of 8848 meters when measured from the bottom to the top. In addition, Mount Everest carries the title of the highest mountain in the world on the land. Everest was climbed for the first time in history by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953. These two adventurers realized the dream of a whole humanity with their climbing and gave encouragement to those who came after them.


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However, contrary to popular belief, Mount Everest is not the largest mountain in the world. The world's tallest mountain is actually Maua Kea, located in Hawaii and stretches from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean to 4207 meters above the earth's surface. Although we cannot see its true height, this majestic mountain is far ahead of the largest mountains in the world with its total height of 10,203 meters. However, this majestic mountain has lost the record for the highest peak in the world to Everest, as almost 6,000 meters remain at the bottom of the ocean.
Despite their staggering heights, the world's great mountains are not limited to Everest and Maua Kea. There are many mountains in the world, especially in the Asian continent, which is also known as the old continent, which amazes people with their size. When you hear the heights of these mountains, most of which are in Nepal, Pakistan and China, you will realize once again that Everest is not alone at all, and how small a human being is. Because the average height of the mountains in the top ten of the list of the world's largest mountains is over 8000 meters.

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Climbing 8000 meters and above is the dream of every self-confident mountaineer who wants to push his limits, but it is quite dangerous. Due to the difficult natural conditions encountered at these altitudes, the term "Death Zone" is used for mountains of 8000 meters and above. The biggest challenge for climbers in these mountains is lack of oxygen and cold weather up to minus 50 degrees. However, for those who are curious, let's share the names, heights and whereabouts of the top ten mountains in the list of the world's largest mountains.
1. Mount Everest Nepal and China 8848 meters
2. Mount K2 Pakistan and China 8611 meters
3. Mount Kangchenjunga Nepal and India 8,8586 meters
4. Mount Lhotse Nepal and China 8,516 meters
5. Makalu Mountain Nepal and China 8485 meters
6. Mount Cho Oyu Nepal and China 8188 meters
7. Mount Dhaulagiri I Nepal 8,167 meters
8. Manaslu Mountain Nepal 8163 meters
9. Mount Nanga Parbat Pakistan 8126 meters
10. Mount Annapurna I Nepal 8,091 meters


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World's Largest Volcano
Mauna Loa Mountain stands out as the highest among these volcanoes. Mount Mauna Loa is an active volcano located south of the Big Island in Hawaii. "Mauna Loa", meaning tall mountain in Hawaiian, is the world's largest volcano, with a height of 4169 meters. Considering the height and width of Mauna Loa, when the area it covers is calculated, it is seen that this mountain has a volume of 75000 km3. Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano, is also among the world's most active volcanoes. The first documented eruption in history was in 1843, and Mauna Loa has erupted 33 more times since then. Mauna Loa, which last erupted in 1984, is so large that its lava reached the other side of the island.

World's Highest Mountains

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Socotra Island
Socotra Island, located in the Indian Ocean, is connected to Yemen. Located 150 miles east of the Horn of Africa and 240 miles south of the Arabian Peninsula, the island is one of the most secluded places on earth. One third of the plants grown on Socotra Island, one of the most diverse places in the world with its desolation and hot and dry air, are not found anywhere else in the world.

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North Sentinel Island
North Sentinel Island is an island in the Andaman Archipelago of India. This island is very special because of the locals living on it; because the Sentinels are one of the last peoples on earth that has no ties to modern civilization. The Sentinels refuse to meet with other peoples and have a hostile attitude towards outsiders.
After the tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004, Indian government planes flew across the island to observe the people who responded with spears and stones. In 2006, two fishermen whose boats were dragged onto the island were killed by the Sentinels and their bodies were found washed up on the coral reef.

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Bouvet Island
Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is an island of Norway. Located 1100 miles from the Antarctic continent, the island is the most remote island on the planet. South Africa, the land closest to Bouvet, is 1600 miles away. The island was discovered in 1739 by the French Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, who gave the island its name. However, it was not found again until 70 years later due to the wrong reading of the coordinate information.

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Pitcairn Islands
The Pitcairn Islands are a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean that are part of Great Britain. Pitcairn is the least populated government in the world. The 56 inhabitants of the island are descendants of the rebels aboard The Bounty and the Polynesians who accompanied them. HMS Bounty was one of the Royal Navy ships that embarked on a botanical mission in the South Pacific in 1789. The ship's captain, William Bligh, was left in the middle of the ocean after his crew led a mutiny against him. Bligh, with several of his crew loyal to him, had reached the Dutch East Indies in 7 weeks, with no compass and no maps. Some of the rebels were afraid of being caught, so they settled on Pitcairn Island and burned the ship there.

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Severnaya Zemlya
Archipelago located in the Russian High Arctic. These islands, although close to the Russian mainland, were first discovered in 1913 and were not recorded until the early 1930s. This archipelago has the distinction of being the last discovered archipelago in the world. These islands are very cold, including in the summer months.

Mysterious Islands

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Full Moon Parties
If you have never attended Full Moon Parties in Ağva before, you can add it to your notes for this summer. The Full Moon Parties held in Ağva every summer are a nostalgic beach fun. The surroundings are lit with candles, campfires are lit, and a magnificent entertainment is organized accompanied by the rich repertoire of various artists and bands. Appealing to everyone from 7 to 70, Full Moon Parties are an event that will not be erased from your memories.

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Safari in Göksu Creek
One of the best activities to do in Ağva during the summer months is to go on safari in Göksu Creek. You can experience the endless peace and unique nature of Göksu Creek for 90 minutes, accompanied by food and wine. You can enjoy the silence to the fullest in this activity, which is held between May and September.

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Hiking
Ağva is a coastal town surrounded by rivers and forests. Therefore, Ağva hosts many hiking trails decorated with natural beauties. These tracks, which vary in difficulty, are more appealing to nature lovers. The trails where you can walk in Ağva are; Kilimli Track, Kurfallı Forest Track, Dubabayiri Hill and Hacilli Track. It is possible to go hiking on all these trails during all four seasons.

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Hacilli Waterfalls Tour
One of the most beautiful activities you can join in Agva is the Hacilli Waterfalls Tour. After a delicious breakfast, you can take your backpack and join this enjoyable tour. This walk, which starts from Hacilli Village, takes about 1 hour. One of the most beautiful stops of the tour is Gürlek Cave. You will also have time to swim here.

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Mushroom Days
Various mushroom walks and organizations are held as part of "After the Rain" Agva Mushroom Days. You can take an adventurous journey into the mysterious world of mushrooms by participating in this extraordinary event that appeals to people of all age groups.

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Bird Watching
Due to the rich and wet nature of Ağva, it is possible to encounter many bird species during your various trips. Especially in Göksu Stream, you can come across many bird species such as red-breasted kingfisher, goldfinch, florida and nightingale. While heron, cormorant or blackbird greet you on the banks of Yeşilçay Stream, you can come across nightingale, woodcock, hawk, falcon, woodpecker or swallow in the forest. On the beach, you can chat with herons and seagulls, and if you're lucky, you can observe a snowy owl.

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Fishing
Ağva is an ideal region for both amateur and professional fishing. While Yeşilçay Stream mostly appeals to professionals, it also serves as a port for fishing boats. Göksu Creek, on the other hand, appeals mostly to amateurs, but contains plenty of mullet. Watching the mullets jumping in the creek accompanied by the sounds of frogs gives a different peace of mind.

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Surfing
The Black Sea coasts are very suitable for wave surfing in terms of the suitability of the ground and wave structure. Another route where wave surfing can be done in our country is the beaches of Ağva. Now you can surf in Agva for 12 months. You can be a part of this adventure as a result of the trainings given within the scope of a newly opened surf school.

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Swimming in cool waters
When you come to Agva in summer, we do not recommend you to return without swimming in the beaches and bays in the region. Because there is a wide beach and many small and large coves in Ağva. Of course, there are also secluded, deserted coves in Agva that you can explore. When you go to Ağva, the beaches and coves where you can swim are; Ağva Beach, Kurfalaltı Beach and Cliff, Kilimli Bay and Cliffs, Kadırga Bay and Anfikayalar.

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Louvre Museum
Le Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre), the first state museum of France, has been attracting more than 10 million people a year, both with the physical additions and the enrichment and classification of existing art collections, since the day it was opened to the public in 1793 following the French Revolution. The most visited art museum in the world. The Louvre Museum, also known as the largest museum in the world, hosts more than 350 thousand works in an area of ​​73 thousand square meters. You need 73 days to visit the entire museum when you want to examine each piece of art exhibited in the museum for 1 minute. The works of famous artists such as Raphael Rosso and Primaticcio are exhibited in the painting collection of the museum in the museum, which is known for Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

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Orsay Museum
Orsay Museum, which we can call the temple of Impressionism, with 6 special collections and temporary exhibitions, is the third most visited museum after the Louvre and Center Pompidou, and is the tenth museum in the world ranking. The Orsay Museum building, which is an old train station on the left bank of the Seine River, exhibits French works of art between 1848-1915; He is known for his extensive Impressionist collection. There are works of artists such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Degas and Paul Cezanne, representatives of the impressionism and post-impressionism movements, in the museum, where sculptures, paintings, furniture and photographs belonging to this period, each of which are masterpieces, are exhibited. The most important works of the museum are Rodin's Gates of Hell, Manet's Dining on the Grass, Paul Gauguin's La Belle Angele and Claude Monet's Blue Water Lilies.


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Marmottan Monet Museum
Marmottan Monet Museum, where the works of the impressionist painter Claude Monet, who said, "Maybe I owe being a painter to flowers", are exhibited, is home to the artist's largest collection in the world. In the museum, you can see the works of other impressionist artists such as Pissarro, Renoir, Manet and Degas, as well as the 'Garden of Monet'. There are works of Claude Monet in the basement of the museum, which consists of two floors and a basement. The most popular work of the museum, Impression, Soleil Levant (Impression, Sunrise) is also located in this hall. In the museum shop, located on the ground floor of the museum, there are a variety of souvenirs brought to life by works of art.

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The Bourdelle Museum
The Bourdelle Museum (Musée Bourdelle) is located in the building where the works of the famous sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, who also served as Rodin's assistant for a while, were used as both his home and workshop in the past. While more than 500 sculptures are exhibited in the museum, sculpture workshops are given on certain days of the week. Stating that he imitated his master Rodin for years, but after a point, he started to produce works in his own style, Bourdelle has worked with more than 500 students throughout his life. Cleopatre Sevasto, who came to education from Athens, became the biggest supporter of Bourdelle in his education, which he started as an apprentice. In this relationship, which was soon crowned with marriage, Bourdelle's museum-house idea was brought to life by his wife after the artist's death.

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Jacquemart-Andre Museum
Jacquemart-Andre Museum (Musée Jacquemart-André), Musée Jacquemart, a museum where collectors Edouard Andre and his wife Nelie Jacquemart are exhibiting the works of art they collected from different parts of the world throughout their lives, is also the house where the Andre family lives. In the museum, Élisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun, Bellini, Botticini, Luca Signorelli, Cima da Conegliano, Pietro Perugino, Neri di Bicci, Vittore Crivelli, Luca della Robbia, Paolo Uccello, Canaletto, Jean-Marc Nattier, Alfred Boucher, Quentin Massys There are oil paintings by famous artists such as , Anthony van Dyck, Frans Hals, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Jacques-Louis David.

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Dali Museum
Located in the center of Paris, the Dali Museum (Espace Salvador Dali) is the house where Salvador Dali lived until his death and is dedicated to the surrealist artist after his death. Many drawings, caricatures, sculptures, engravings and paintings of Dali are exhibited in the museum. The museum, which has the distinction of being the only permanent exhibition in France, where more than 300 works are exhibited, is located at the top of Butte Montmartre. On its two floors, in addition to home seminars, meetings and press conferences; It is also used for events such as dinners, gala and cocktail parties, incentive programs, workshops and business-art therapies.

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Center Pompidou
Center Pompidou, which serves as a culture and art center, is a design award-winning structure brought to life by architect Richard Rogers. Indeed, it has a mind-blowing architecture and an exterior where every color means something. Center Pompidou, with its valuable collection of works by modern and contemporary artists, you witness contemporary art, modernist, surrealist and cubist works in the museum, which is divided into two floors as before and after 1960. The most famous works of the center, which hosts more than 60 thousand works by more than five thousand artists, are Henri Matisse's Violinist in the Window (1917), Georges Braque's La Duo (1937), Dix's Portrait of Journalist Sylvia von Harden (1926), Duchamp-Villon's Le Cheval Majeur (1914).

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Rodin Museum
The Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin) has existed as a museum exhibiting the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin since 1919. It is possible to see Rodin's best-known works such as The Thinker and The Kiss. The sculptor, who donated all his works to the French Government in return for the building's transformation into a museum, has been living in Hotel Biron since 1908. Among the donated works is a special room with paintings by Vincent van Gogh and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, as well as works by Camille Claudel. The museum, which looks like a tiny castle, is worth seeing even with its impressive architectural structure. There is also a workshop next to the building, which is located in a lush garden with a pool and sculptures.

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