Located in the town of Denizil, Turkey, Pamukkale is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Turkey. Pamukkale in Turkish means "Cotton Castle" and it is easy to understand why. These whimsical calcium cascade pools are thousands of years old, dating back to when the Romans used to bath in the pools because they believed them to bring health and have healing benefits. The pools are a type of travertine limestone created from hardened calcium. The natural thermal water source from the Cal Mountain's oozes mineral deposits from within to create the exquisite glistening white stalactites waterfall terraces. The summers in Turkey are hot and dry and the winters are cold and snowy. While there is no perfect time of year to visit this alluring site, rain or shine the Pamukkale turquoise waters against the white limestone walls will be an unforgettable experience.
You will be able to walk along the South side where there is a designated limestone travertine path leading to the cliffs. There are about seventeen larger pools that vary in temperature, although tourist are only allowed to go in the majority of the pools. In 1997, it became forbidden to swim in the pools due to the high number of tourists and visitors. This rule was implemented to protect the pools ravishing beauty and to prevent them from getting crushed after many of the pools started losing their water and emptying due to overuse. Although it is disappointing to not be able to swim in the magical looking pools, their beauty will be sustained and preserved through time for the many other eyes who wish to gaze upon magnificent turquoise terraces.
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