In the Turkish Lakes Region, to the north of Antalya, the town and lake of Egirdir, are slowly becoming found out as a tourist location due to the natural beauty and incredible bargain hotel prices in the area. The lake of Egirdir is the fourth largest lake in Turkey, and the second largest freshwater lake in the country. The area offers incredible mountains nearby for hiking, as well as water sports on the lake. EasyToBook.com can help you choose the best budget Egirdir hotel for your visit.
One popular activity is to take a boat cruise along the shores or to the islands on the lake. If you would prefer to drive, both islands can be accessed by the causeway from Egirdir. Can Ada, which means ‘life island’ is the smaller one, and Yesil Ada, meaning ‘green island,’ is the larger one. The region has Greek roots, and the ancient Greek name for the town is Akrotiri. Until 1923, there was still a Greek community inhabiting Yesil Ada.