The picturesque lavender fields in Tekirdağ on the northern coast of the Marmara Sea, have change into a fascinating escape for each locals and vacationers in search of solace in nature, attracting an rising variety of guests all through the season.
Adorned with mesmerizing shades of purple and lilac, the fields including to the colourful tourism panorama have hosted round 1 million guests this 12 months, an official from the provincial tourism directorate mentioned Tuesday.
“We have planted lavender across an expansive 1,250 decares of land in the city. This year, over 1 million visitors flocked to the 20 fields that have undergone impressive development and improvements. Notably, alongside tourists from neighboring countries, visitors from various corners of the globe have come to admire these captivating fields,” mentioned Ahmet Hacıoğlu, the Provincial Culture and Tourism director.
While the purple-hued fields predominantly entice native vacationers, Hacıoğlu expressed his satisfaction concerning the inflow of holidaymakers from close by cities like Istanbul.
“Especially the recent Qurban holiday (Eid-al-Adha) made the cities close to Istanbul like us happy. Visitors who partake in diverse tourism activities and indulge in our gastronomic delights take delightful strolls along our lavender route,” he famous.
“We (expect) the number of visitors to double next year. Twenty more fields are preparing to be opened to visitors. I think that in a short span of time, Tekirdağ will gain recognition not only within Türkiye but also on a global scale, thanks to its cherries, coastline, vineyards, and of course, its captivating lavender fields,” Hacıoğlu maintained.
Hakan Turgut, proprietor of a lavender area in Karahisarlı neighborhood expressed his dedication to offering an distinctive expertise to all their friends all through the season.
Stating that folks discover tranquility within the lavender fields, Turgut mentioned: “People have been visiting the fields for an entire month, immersing themselves in nature. We created beautiful photo-taking areas for them along with the carefully arranged decorations.”
“As the lavenders begin to fade, we now have just a few days left until the harvest. We will conclude the lavender season on a high note with our harvest,” Turgut concluded.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
