Türkiye · national park
Lake Van Deveboynu Peninsula National Park
Lake Van Deveboynu Peninsula National Park is a national park in Türkiye, established in 2026, covering 125 km² (48 sq mi). It is the #24 largest of Türkiye's 57 national parks.
- Area
- 125 km²
- Established
- 2026
- Nearest airport
- VAN · 41 km
Nearest airports to Lake Van Deveboynu Peninsula National Park
- 1 VAN41 kmstraight line
- 2 MSR108 kmstraight line
- 3 AJI129 kmstraight line
More about Lake Van Deveboynu Peninsula National Park
Lake Van Deveboynu Peninsula National Park is one of 57 national parks in Türkiye. It covers 125 km² (12,533 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #24 largest national park in Türkiye (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2026, 0 years ago — the first national parks in Türkiye date back to 1958.
Visiting Lake Van Deveboynu Peninsula National Park
The closest airport is Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN), about 41 km away — around 54 minutes by car; alternatively Muş Airport (MSR, 108 km). Other national parks within reach include Nemrut Caldera (47 km²), Malazgirt Meydan Muharebesi Tarihî Millî Parkı, Botan Valley National Park and Hakkâri Cilo and Sat Mountains National Park (275 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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