Yavşan Plateau Nature Park
Yavşan Plateau is 36 km from the city centre. It features ancient cedar trees – 600 to 700 years old – and a variety of endemic flora and fauna. Scientific studies conducted on the Plateau revealed that 534 ranales distributed over 67 families and 287 species, of which 68 (12.7 %) are endemic. Among the species that grow naturally in our country are the coniferous species Taurus Fir (Abies cilicica), Taurus Cedar (Cedrus libani), black pine and juniper. Other species such as aspen and oak can also be observed. Wild walnut trees grow near the streams.
It is highly preferred for camping.
