Snow-white terraces and a Roman spa town.
Pamukkale means “cotton castle” in Turkish. Mineral-rich hot springs have built gleaming white limestone terraces down a hillside, with the ruins of the Roman spa city of Hierapolis on top. Together they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You walk the terraces barefoot, and you can swim among fallen columns in the Antique Pool. Long day trips run from the coast, but staying a night lets you see it at sunset without the crowds.
Planning your trip? Read our guides to entry requirements, flights from the UK and Ireland and the best time to visit.