Picturesque water lilies boost boat tour popularity in Türkiye’s Konya

Picturesque water lilies boost boat tour popularity in Türkiye’s Konya

Lake Beyşehir, situated within the central province of Konya in Türkiye, has develop into a magnet for nature and pictures lovers as boat excursions providing glimpses into gorgeous water lilies blanketing its floor proceed to achieve reputation.

The magnificent flowers that open with the solar and shut in the course of the hottest a part of the day have entered their prime blooming season.

The curiosity proven in an space among the many reeds on the coast of the Çiftlik neighborhood, which the locals name the “lily garden,” continues to extend yearly.

Responding to the rising demand, fishing and sightseeing boats have begun organizing journeys to the area, permitting guests to immerse themselves in the fantastic thing about the water lilies.

A man maneuvers his boat through the water lilies, Lake Beyşehir, Konya, Türkiye, July 18, 2023. (AA Photo)

A person maneuvers his boat by the water lilies, Lake Beyşehir, Konya, Türkiye, July 18, 2023. (AA Photo)

Ibrahim Erdoğan, supervisor of Nilüfer Tourism Cooperative, instructed Anadolu Agency (AA) that the water lilies cowl an expansive space of roughly 7 kilometers (4.34 miles) from the shores of Lake Beyşehir.

“We initiated our first activities last year by inviting guests from fishing boats to this area for promotional purposes. Witnessing the rising interest, we realized this place emerged as a natural attraction. To cater to our guests’ needs, we acquired excursion boats and established the tourism cooperative with our local friends, allowing us to provide guided tours,” Erdoğan defined.

Additionally, he highlighted that the lake has emerged as a popular vacation spot amongst guests from surrounding cities and worldwide guests.

A view from above of a water lily in full bloom on the lake, Konya, Türkiye, July 18, 2023. (AA Photo)

A view from above of a water lily in full bloom on the lake, Konya, Türkiye, July 18, 2023. (AA Photo)

The water lilies grace the lake from May to September, reaching their peak magnificence throughout May, June and July when the pristine white flowers blossom, casting a fascinating spell over the panorama.

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