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Lake Kovada National Park

Lake Kovada National Park is a national park in Türkiye, established in 1970, covering 66 km² (25 sq mi). It is the #28 largest of Türkiye's 57 national parks.

Area
66 km²
Established
1970
Nearest airport
ISE · 51 km
Lake Kovada National Park
Photo: Spica-Vega Photo Arts Banu Nazikcan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Lake Kovada National Park

  1. 1
    Süleyman Demirel International Airport Flag of TürkiyeIsparta, Türkiye Airports in Türkiye
    ISE51 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Antalya International Airport Flag of TürkiyeAntalya, Türkiye Airports in TürkiyeTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    AYT80 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Çardak Airport Flag of TürkiyeDenizli, Türkiye Airports in Türkiye
    DNZ105 kmstraight line

More about Lake Kovada National Park

Lake Kovada National Park is one of 57 national parks in Türkiye — national park and and wildlife refuge in Turkey. It covers 66 km² (6,551 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #28 largest national park in Türkiye (0.2% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1970, 56 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Türkiye (the first dates from 1958).

Visiting Lake Kovada National Park

The closest airport is Süleyman Demirel International Airport (ISE), about 51 km away — around 1 h 7 min by car; alternatively Antalya International Airport (AYT, 80 km). Other national parks within reach include Köprülü Canyon National Park, Kızıldağ National Park (551 km²), Derebucak Çamlık Caves (7 km²) and Lake Beyşehir National Park (888 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Lake Kovada National Park?

66 km² — about 6,551 hectares or 25 square miles.

When was Lake Kovada National Park established?

In 1970 — 56 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Lake Kovada National Park?

Süleyman Demirel International Airport (ISE), about 51 km away in a straight line.

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