Denizli

What to do in Denizli, Pamukkale travertines, Hierapolis, things to do, touristic places, different activities to do, shopping and nightlife. Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, visited by millions of people every year, are in Denizli. If you want to have a holiday in Denizli and are doing research about things to do, you can take a look at the rest of the article. You can also examine the topics about the touristic places of Denizli on our website.

Pamukkale and Hierapolis in Denizli

Especially when foreign tourists are called Pamukkale, only travertines come to mind. Pamukkale is a district of Denizli. There are touristic places to visit in Denizli and some activities to do for everyone.

Brief information about Pamukkale travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis: You need to spare 1 day to visit Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ancient city of Hierapolis covers a very large area, and there are museums in the ancient city. 

If you want to walk on the waters of Pamukkale travertines, enter through the door below. There are two entrance gates to Pamukkale. The door below is at the point where the travertines start, and the other door is on the upper side, this is like the starting point of the ancient city. Advice: enter through the door below, first walk through the waters of the travertines. There is a cafe above, take a break here and then visit the ancient city.

Enjoy the View by Joining Balloon Tours

If you have time, you can join the early morning balloon tours. It takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour on average. With the sunrise, you will discover the most beautiful view. To participate in the balloon tours, you need to make a reservation in advance.

The fee is: 120 Euros per person for 2022. Balloon tours are usually organized by tour companies and the price may change. That’s why you can get price information from a few companies for the balloon tour and then you can book from the most affordable company.

Finally, learn all the details about the balloon tour. For example, do they have shuttles for transportation? what time will it arrive? Do you need to take anything with you? Balloon flight preparations begin at around 6 am. In this case, you may need to wake up an hour earlier, at around 5 am. Therefore, it is recommended to learn all the details.

Note: It can be cold in the early morning. Therefore, you can take suitable clothes with you.

You can swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pool

You can swim in the antique pool of Cleopatra, the water in the pool is good for human health. The ancient city of Hierapolis was used as a health center during the Roman Empire period due to the healing spring waters in the region.

The waters here come from 4 different sources. Waters containing high amounts of calcium and hydrocarbonate have a temperature of 36C. It is these spring waters that make up Pamukkale travertines.

Swimming in the antique pool is especially peaceful. You feel like you are doing something beneficial for your body. If you want to swim in the antique pool, you can definitely take sea shoes or something similar with you. Because some parts of the columns at the bottom of the pool are sharp and you can get injured, and also these columns are slippery.

A similar recommendation: There are geothermal facilities in Sarayköy, approximately 28 km from Pamukkale. It is known as Tırkaz baths. You can go with your family or friends. Thermal waters are good for human health. You can choose to relieve the tiredness of the day or to relax.

Enjoy Nature and Scenery

If you want to spend time with scenery, fresh air and nature, you can visit Bağbaşı plateau, which is about 30 km away from Pamukkale tourism area. This is an ecological park especially visited by people escaping from the heat in summer.

You can reach the plateau by cable car in Denizli. With the cable car, you will travel for 1.7 km with a view and you will reach an altitude of 1400. You can enjoy the view with food and drink at the cafe at the summit.

In general, people say that this place is incredibly beautiful. It is truly one of the most beautiful places in Denizli. If you want, you can visit it for a day. You have options to stay here if you want. Bungalows and tent houses. You can find everything you need in the plateau. Apart from restaurants, cafes, there are also local products sales areas.

It is one of the places where you can go especially with your family. The plateau has an adventure park for adults and children, playgrounds for children and picnic areas. In addition, various events are held in certain periods.

Different Things to Do

• You can visit the ancient city of Laodikeia, which is approximately 10 km from Pamukkale.
• You can visit the ancient city of Tripolis, which is about 20 km from Pamukkale.
• You can visit Kaklık cave, which is about 40 km from Pamukkale. This place is also known as Pamukkale under the ground. There are thermal waters in the cave. Clear, colorless and sulfur-smelling waters are good for skin diseases. Next to the cave there is a thermal pool for swimming. There is also a small amphitheater and cafe.
• If you are traveling by car, you can visit Keloglan cave on the way to Pamukkale.

Where You Can Shop

In every city in Turkey, there are certain products to be purchased especially. For example, Isparta’s carpet, Kütahya’s porcelain or Bursa’s silk fabric are famous. A local tourist knows what to buy in Turkey’s cities. But foreign tourists do not know. This is so normal.

Denizli is one of the few textile-developed cities in Turkey, and its products such as towels and bathrobes are of very high quality. In addition, Denizli is one of the best cities for clothing products. 

If you want to do quality and cheap shopping, you should always choose the city center. So, we recommend you to go to Denizli center. Tourists generally buy Turkish delight or similar things. You can find much better in the city center.

• Learning is good; You can see the Rooster statue in Denizli city center. Because Denizli’s Rooster is famous. You can even see small rooster statues in souvenir shops.

Nightlife Entertainment in Pamukkale

Everyone wants to have fun on vacation. However, when it comes to nightclubs and drinking, one has to be careful. Because with the effect of drunkenness, unpleasant things can happen. So nearby places are the best option. There are night clubs and disco-like places to have fun in Pamukkale. Also, many hotels have their own entertainment area. If you want to have fun, choose your hotel or nearby places. 

Map of Places to Visit in Denizli and Pamukkale