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Pamukkale Thermal Pools


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 9 attractions in Pamukkale
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Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
Address: 170 km (105 mi) from Selcuk on Rte. E87 Pamukkale
Turkey

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1 of 5 stars
bardfan75   19 contributions
Alexandria, Virginia
Oct 10, 2009
1
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I had hoped to enjoy the thermal pool in which Cleopatra once bathed. However, given that the price was 23 Turkish Lira (about $15) for two hours, I skipped it. I have seen photos of the pool from earlier times, when it looked inviting. However, it is now enclosed by a modern area of bars, souvenir shops, spa products sellers,... more

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3 of 5 stars
LDNgal   11 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Aug 27, 2008

I visited here a while ago now but have just stumbled across this review page. I liked the white travertine terraces at Pamukkale and, luckily, when we were there we were still able to walk and bathe along most of it. However, what struck me as being really sad was that some of the pools were dry due to water... more

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2 of 5 stars
musaafir   46 contributions
Nordwestschweiz
Apr 9, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

Having looked at these beautiful pictures and heard about the thermal terraces and hotwater spirngs of Pamukkale we booked a trip. It was an utter disappointment to see how this beautiful natural wonder had been destroyed. Instead of the sparkling white and blue landscape, the old terraces had been laid dry to prevent any further damage due to people walking... more

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1 of 5 stars
Tonyloves   13 contributions
Sevilla
Oct 30, 2007
5
people found this review helpful

We went for a single day from Istambul because my girlfriend was looking forward to go to that pool and that was a surprise for her in our honeymoon at Istanbul. We arrive at 16.30 and asked about the timetable of the pool at Pamukkale complex tourism office. They told us til 20.00. So we decided to look around for... more

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5 of 5 stars
BrightonBabe   28 contributions
Brighton, United Kingdom
Nov 1, 2006
12
people found this review helpful

I have visited Pamukkale twice now and loved it both times. The actual thermal spring baths are a little expensive to bathe in but enjoyable all the same. Filled as it is with bits of ancient columns, you do have to watch your knees as you swim around! We managed to stay in for an hour but the heat is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chika228   41 contributions
Kitakyushu, Japan
Oct 4, 2009

景色は最高です。天気が良くないと、水が水色に見えない時がありますが、 広大な真白い景色が神秘的です。 水には足をつけ... more

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170 km (105 mi) from Selcuk on Rte. E87, Pamukkale, Turkey