Burdur Salda Lake is at a point where there is no direct transportation for How to Get There. Therefore, the most logical solution is to go by private vehicle.. Because with this mode of transportation, it is possible to walk around the lake easily.. However, if you do not have a private vehicle, there are still many alternatives to come and visit.. Here in this article, let’s explain all the alternatives in order:
1. Where
First of all, let’s talk about where Salda is.
The lake is located in Burdur. It is surrounded by Denizli in the west, Isparta in the east and Antalya in the south.. The lake cannot be reached from other cities, without coming to these provinces.. You can click the location link to see the location on the map.
Map Location
2. How to Get to Salda Lake
It is not easy to go directly to Salda. So, come to the following provinces; You can go to Salda from those provinces.. If I were to write the distances of our nearest cities Burdur, Denizli, Antalya, Isparta and Muğla:
- Burdur: 75 kilometers (1 hour 10 minutes)
- Denizli: 95 kilometers (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Antalya: 148 kilometers (2 hours 11 minutes)
- Isparta: 107 kilometers (1 hour 45 minutes)
- Mugla: 158 kilometers (2 hours 12 minutes)
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You cannot reach Salda without coming to these provinces.. (Of course, if you don’t come with your own vehicle.) I have explained below one by one how you can travel by plane, bus and personal vehicle.. But first, let me tell you how I got here :
I recommend you not to plan before watching my video
3. Renting a Car
If I were to tell you how I provided transportation on my trip towards the end of August:
I came to Denizli Çardak Airport by plane from Istanbul and rented a car from the companies there.. The airport is too small anyway.. As soon as you come out, Rent a Car dealers appear directly in front of you.. Price:
- Single day: Starting from 150 TL. (depending on the car)
- If you want a car with a driver, it starts from 350 TL.
After you take the car and drive to Denizli centre:
- Kaleiçi Bazaar
- Pamukkale Travertines
- I visited important points such as Hierapolis and Laodikeia Ancient City. Then I followed the Denizli – Serinhisar – Güney road and reached the lake.. Even the video is below.. I say watch it.
It is best to go to Salda Lake by car.. You can see the important places around and you can easily navigate around Salda.. If you want to go by renting a car, you can review the prices and draw up a plan.
If you say “I have limited time, I just want to see and return”, let’s list all the alternatives below:
By the way I suggest you review this link and arrange your accommodation.. There are already many hotels with free cancellation options.
4. Getting to Salda Lake by Plane
Since this is a natural protected area, there is very little residential area around it.. There is no means of transportation. Therefore, transportation can be provided by transfer.
The closest airports to Salda Lake
- Denizli Çardak Airport
- Antalya Airport
- Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport.
When you arrive at these airports, let’s see how to reach Salda Lake.
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Transportation from Denizli Çardak Airport to Salda Lake:
- You have to go to Denizli bus station first, with the shuttles at the airport.
- Then you get on the minibuses that go to Yeşilova every hour from the bus station.
- After about 1 and a half hours, you reach Yeşilova.
- You can take a taxi from there for 20 TL.
If you are wondering how to find a cheap flight ticket to Salda Lake, see my article on the best air and train ticket sites.
Transportation from Antalya Airport to Salda Lake:
- Likewise, the airport first You go to Antalya Bus Terminal by shuttles from the bus station.
- You can reach Yeşilova in approximately 2 hours with Yeşilova minibuses departing hourly from the bus station.
- You can also reach Yeşilova by taxi for 20 TL.
- From Burdur Bus Station to Yeşilova : Ticket price is 15 TL, the last bus leaves at 19:00.
- From Denizli Bus Station to Yeşilova : Ticket price is 20 TL, the last bus departs at 17:30.
- From Antalya Bus Station to Yeşilova : Ticket price is 28 TL, the last bus leaves at 18:00.
- Yeşilova Municipality Public Beach
- Natural Park
- You can also swim at Doğanbaba Public Beach. Free entrance to Yeşilova and Doğanbaba Public Beach. In Nature Park, entrance fees are paid.
- Do not choose on weekends and holidays.. It’s getting crowded. You can hate it.
- DO NOT SWIM if you don’t know how to swim.. Some places can suddenly collapse and you know, you are buried up to your knee.. Be careful
- Read my article about Salda Lake to the end before you go.
Minbuses from the bus station to Yeşilova do not arrive after a certain time in the evening. That’s why I suggest you adjust yourself accordingly.
The same is true for Isparta.. You can come to the bus station in the center and take the Yeşilova shuttles departing from there, to the district, and then you can reach the lake, which is 4-5 km away.
5. Transportation to Salda Lake by Bus
If you want to reach Salda Lake as in other modes of transportation; You need to come to Burdur, Denizli or Antalya Bus Station. Because there are only buses from these regions to Yeşilova, which is the closest.. To come to Salda Lake, every door passes through Yeşilova District.. You may have noticed this already.
I’ve traveled by passing such beautiful roads
If you ask how the hours and prices are, you will immediately find them. Let’s answer it :
Yeşilova Bus Terminal is right in the center.. You can take a taxi around the bus station for 20 TL and get there.
As I said at the beginning, instead of wasting your time wandering around, I suggest renting a car for 2 days.. You will both save time and travel around the lake and the important points around it more easily.
From the eastern part by car, in the evening like this witness the beautiful sunset moment
Because the best part of visiting this place is to come to the deserted beaches with your car and enjoy freely on the beach.
Therefore, before you go, we offer you the best alternatives among 900 companies. Review this site and pre-arrange your vehicle.
6. Which Beaches Are Swimming in Salda Lake?
If you are coming by car, the first place to meet you will probably be the section where Saldives Beach is located.
This is the most crowded place in Salda.. Because the white sands and the most beautiful shades of turquoise, which have the characteristics of Maldives, are more prominent on this beach.. Entrance to the beach is 5 TL. There are more than 6 cafes in the back. Prices are affordable.
Whether you can swim here, or take a photo at the part of the White Islands, which emerged when the water receded, just ahead of the beach.
Islets beyond Saldives Beach
Where else can you swim ? If you say:
Previously, camps could be set up in these 3 regions.. Now you can set up a tent for free only on Yeşilova Public Beach.
But it gets overcrowded.. In addition, there are many issues that need to be regulated and developed.. That’s why I say don’t set your expectations too high.. If you want to stay at the hotel, check out the hotels from this link. That’s all.
7. When to go ?
The best times are May and September.. But I recommend you to choose summer months for swimming.. But I need to make 2 warnings right away:
I thought I’d make a nice summary for those who say how to get to Salda Lake.. We had a beautiful area that I wandered around confusedly.. I even wrote a post above.. Don’t plan before you read them too.. Don’t forget to follow me on my social media accounts below. Imagine. Think about it…
