Overview
Just north of Göreme, Love Valley is famous for its uniquely phallic rock pillars rising 30–40m high. Sculpted over millions of years by the weathering of volcanic tuff, they create an especially striking scene when viewed from a hot air balloon. A roughly 1-hour trekking route winds through the valley, letting you experience the geological wonder of Cappadocia up close. The viewpoint at the valley entrance is particularly beautiful at sunset. Free entry. About 20 minutes on foot from Göreme.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
The viewpoint just before sunset offers the best scene. It is a great morning trek after an early balloon ride.
Hotels near Love Valley
Hotels and guesthouses in Cappadocia, Göreme, Cappadocia
Other attractions in Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloon Tour
A bucket-list sunrise experience as dozens of balloons paint the sky.
Derinkuyu Underground City
An ancient underground city carved into volcanic rock, thought to have housed up to 20,000 people.
Göreme Open-Air Museum
A UNESCO site of rock-cut cave churches preserving vivid Byzantine frescoes.
Uçhisar Castle
The highest point in Cappadocia, offering a sweeping 360-degree panorama.
Pigeon Valley
A scenic trekking route lined with pigeon-hole-carved rock faces.
Paşabağ (Monks Valley)
Cappadocia's signature valley, featuring the most striking mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
Ihlara Valley
Cappadocia's Grand Canyon — a 100m-deep gorge with a river and hidden cave churches.