The Hittite, Assyrian, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman civilizations all lived in Malatya (land of apricots), which dates back to the 5th century BC. Malatya is made up of 14 cities along the Euphrates River, which are known for its fertile soil, which produces a variety of fruits and vegetables. Malatya Turkey is famed for producing the best apricots, with the state exporting dried apricots to 122 countries in 2018 from its 8 million apricot trees, out of a total of 17 million in Turkey!
Tourism in Malatya
Malatya’s spectacular natural beauty has made it a popular tourist destination for many people looking for Malatya tourism attractions. The upper Euphrates River has a very magnificent natural and historical attractiveness, according to officials of Malatya state. For many years, the Euphrates River watershed has been home to millions of people. Human footprints were discovered on the banks of the river 7,000 years ago, according to studies and excavations!
The Euphrates River watershed contains numerous canyons, each of which is a spectacular natural picture of unparalleled beauty. The canyons surrounding the Karakaya Dam are one of them. It dazzles and attracts many visitors, as well as the region’s great biodiversity, thanks to its appeal.
Malatya Turkey is so worth adding to Turkey’s tourism map, particularly for adventurers, hikers, and water sports enthusiasts. The location is marked by steep hills caused by geological fractures, and it serves as a refuge for nature enthusiasts seeking to escape the stresses of city life.
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Gunpinar Falls in Malatya Turkey
Because of its lovely environment in autumn, the Gunpinar Waterfall area in Malatya state, central Turkey, attracts visitors and photographers. The Gunpinar waterfall region, which includes 243 waterfalls, has been designated as a national reserve by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Directorate of Turkish National Parks.
The waterfall location is 110 kilometres from Malatya and 5 kilometres from Darende, where visitors can enjoy wonderful moments as water cascades from a height of 40 metres. In the winter, the cold waters remind me of Pamukkale’s frozen waterfalls in Denizli.
The municipality has built a number of service facilities, including restaurants, cafés, mosques, and a 1.5-kilometer hiking trail. The location attracts visitors and photographers due to its clean nature, mountainous groove, fish, greenery, and waterfalls.