Türkiye · national park
Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park
Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park is a national park in Türkiye, established in 1958, covering 77 km² (30 sq mi). It is the #27 largest of Türkiye's 57 national parks.
- Area
- 77 km²
- Established
- 1958
- Nearest airport
- KCM · 68 km
Nearest airports to Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park
- 1 KCM68 kmstraight line
- 2 HTY106 kmstraight line
- 3 COV114 kmstraight line
More about Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park
Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park is one of 57 national parks in Türkiye — national park and and wildlife refuge in Turkey. It covers 77 km² (7,700 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of Manhattan, making it the #27 largest national park in Türkiye (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1958, 68 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Türkiye.
Visiting Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park
The closest airport is Kahramanmaraş Airport (KCM), about 68 km away — around 1 h 28 min by car; alternatively Hatay Airport (HTY, 106 km). Other national parks within reach include Geben Valley National Park (203 km²), Yumurtalık Lagoon (170 km²), Aladağlar National Park (551 km²) and Sultan Reedy National Park (244 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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