Pamukkale’s thermal pools, often called the Cotton Castle, were on my bucket list since high school.
While I loved our visit and would go again, not everything is as it seems on social media (shocker, I know!).
My first few steps were like something out of a cartoon with feet slipping and arms circling trying to regain my balance.
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To avoid the crowds in Pamukkale, your best bet is to arrive at 6:30 a.m. or plan to stay until closing time (9 in summer and 7 in winter).
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We opted to stay in Richmond Pamukkale Thermal Hotel and highly recommend them. For about $75, we had a suite with a huge balcony.
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A few hours at the thermal pools in Pamukkale is not enough. To fully explore the ruins and swim in the Antique Pool, plan for a day.
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