Place to visit
Kızören Sinkhole, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Kızören Sinkhole is a sinkhole in Karatay, Konya, Turkey (Kızören Obruğu). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Sinkhole in Karatay, Konya, Turkey · Nature
- Local name
- Kızören Obruğu
- Where
- Turkey
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 218 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 38.17492, 33.18575
What it is and where
Kızören Sinkhole is a sinkhole in Karatay, Konya, Turkey (Kızören Obruğu). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 38.17492, 33.18575; the nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 218 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kızören Sinkhole is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:37
- FebPossible10:34
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunBest time14:38
- JulPossible14:24
- AugPossible13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:53
- DecPossible9:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Obruk HanCaravanserai in Karatay, Konya, Turkey214 m
- Sultan HanCaravanserai in Turkey33 km
- Çal HillHill in Konya, central Turkey33 km
- Büyükmedet HillHill in Konya, central Turkey33 km
- Memberhöyüğü HillHill in Konya, central Turkey44 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Nature
- Troy: ancient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war
- Mount Ararat: highest peak in Turkey
- Göbekli Tepe: neolithic archaeological site in Turkey
- Pamukkale: hot springs in Turkey
- Golden Horn: urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey
- Mount Nemrut: mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey
Every Turkey place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kızören Sinkhole?
It is a sinkhole in Karatay, Konya, Turkey (Kızören Obruğu in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kızören Sinkhole?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 21.
How do you get to Kızören Sinkhole?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 218 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Obruk Han, Sultan Han, Çal Hill. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kızören Sinkhole on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.