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Hatila Valley National Park

Hatila Valley National Park is a national park in Türkiye, established in 1994, covering 169 km² (65 sq mi). It is the #20 largest of Türkiye's 57 national parks.

Area
169 km²
Established
1994
Nearest airport
BUS · 56 km

Nearest airports to Hatila Valley National Park

  1. 1
    Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport Flag of GeorgiaBatumi, Georgia Airports in GeorgiaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    BUS56 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Rize–Artvin Airport Flag of TürkiyeRize, Türkiye Airports in Türkiye
    RZV68 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Erzurum International Airport Flag of TürkiyeErzurum, Türkiye Airports in Türkiye
    ERZ134 kmstraight line

More about Hatila Valley National Park

Hatila Valley National Park is one of 57 national parks in Türkiye. It covers 169 km² (16,900 ha) — about 1.6 times the size of Paris, making it the #20 largest national park in Türkiye (0.6% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1994, 32 years ago — the first national parks in Türkiye date back to 1958.

Visiting Hatila Valley National Park

The closest airport is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS), about 56 km away — around 1 h 13 min by car; alternatively Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV, 68 km). Other national parks within reach include Machakhela National Park (131 km²), Kaçkar Mountains National Park, Mtirala National Park (281 km²) and Karagöl-Sahara National Park (33 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Hatila Valley National Park?

169 km² — about 16,900 hectares or 65 square miles.

When was Hatila Valley National Park established?

In 1994 — 32 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Hatila Valley National Park?

Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS), about 56 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.