The village of Karahayit is just north of Pamukkale. It has a long history of being known for its hot spring waters. However, it wasn’t until the 1990s that the removal of some budget hotels in Pamukkale led to Karahayit becoming the new spot for tourists who were looking for a spa vacation. Although there are a number of luxury hotels in the town, EasyToBook.com locates the best budget Karahayit hotels in the area.
On the road leading to Karahayit, there is a large triumphal gate. It was built as a monument to welcome both the Turkish locals and foreign visitors to the area, as well as to wish them health and happiness. The ‘cure,’ or the soaking in local waters, is popular still today. If you are not visiting one of the more luxurious spas in the area, you can still enjoy the curative powers of the local hot springs. Kizilpinar’s springs, just outside of Karahayit, reach up to 55 degrees Celsius, or 131 degrees Fahrenheit.