- Location and Access
- Located between Goreme, Avanos, and Uçhisar towns
- Extends from Örencik to Göreme-Avanos road
- Accessible via 5 km walking track, takes 2-3 hours
- Natural Features
- Known as "Valley of Lovers" due to tragic love story
- Features towering fairy chimneys shaped by millions of years
- Surrounded by vineyards and fruit trees
- Activities
- Hot air balloon tours offer bird's eye view
- Horse and camel rides available through valley paths
- Sunrise and sunset views provide unique photography opportunities
- Salıncak Cafe offers outdoor dining with panoramic views
- Historical Background
- Legend tells of village divided by feuding families
- Young couple from opposing families married and had children
- Tragic events led to stones being wept upon village
- Spirits of ill-fated lovers occasionally return seeking solace