Overview
About 5km from Pamukkale, the small village of Karahayıt is known for its iron-rich red thermal waters. In striking contrast to Pamukkale's white travertine, the mineral deposits here are red and orange, creating a unique landscape. The water temperature reaches about 60C, and the springs have long been valued by Turkish locals for their reputed healing effects on arthritis and skin conditions. Hot-spring hotels in the village offer free or inexpensive bathing. About 10 minutes by minibus from Pamukkale.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (outdoor hot spring)
Travel Tips
Visiting both Karahayıt and Pamukkale makes for a great contrast. The water is very hot, so ease your feet in slowly.
Hotels near Karahayıt Red Springs
Hotels and guesthouses in Pamukkale, Karahayıt, Denizli
Other attractions in Pamukkale
Travertine Terraces
A one-of-a-kind natural landscape of white limestone steps cascading with thermal spring water.
Hierapolis Ancient City
Ruins of a 2,000-year-old Roman spa city built atop the travertine terraces.
Cleopatra's Antique Pool
A unique experience — swimming in 36C thermal waters among submerged ancient Roman columns.
Hierapolis Theatre
A well-preserved Roman-era theatre that could seat 15,000 spectators.
Hierapolis Necropolis
Anatolia's largest ancient cemetery, with more than 1,200 surviving sarcophagi.
Laodicea Ancient City
Ruins of an ancient Roman city that housed one of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
Martyrium of St. Philip
An early Christian ruin marking the traditional martyrdom site of St. Philip, one of Jesus's twelve apostles.