The floating islands in Turna Lake, near the Solhan district of Bingöl, eastern Türkiye offer visitors a peculiar sight as they change location according to the wind’s direction.
Situated in the Aksakal hamlet of Hazarşah village, affiliated with Solhan district, the floating islands in Turna Lake are among the region’s most important tourist attractions.
Visited by local and foreign tourists throughout the year, the islands adorned with trees captivate visitors with their greenery in spring, with their movement captured with drones using time-lapse photography.
The floating islands, protected as a “Floating Islands Nature Monument” by the Directorate General of Nature Conservation and National Parks, offer visitors the opportunity to spend time in nature.
As a result of the efforts by the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism and the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks, tour companies have started to visit the region more…
