The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pamukkale’s Thermal Pools

This guide will help you know what to take with you, when to go, the actual opening hours, what to see, and what to expect when you arrive.

Pamukkale is a popular tourist destination within Turkey, but there is not as much information out there about planning a trip to Pamukkale as I had hoped.

When we went, I checked various websites and blogs but still struggled to find some information. Here is everything I wish I knew before we visited Pamukkale.

PAMUKKALE TOWN ENTRANCE

The entrance is easily accessible by foot. You will start at the bottom of the pools and climb your way up to the top.

PAMUKKALE SOUTH ENTRANCE

From there we got back in our rental car and drove to the top. The South Entrance is the entrance to use if you have your own car or want to enter the pools early.

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ENTRANCE FEES AT PAMUKKALE

The entrance fee is 50 TL for everyone (adults and children) which is about $9. If you bring a car, that will cost you another 5 TL to park (about $1).

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BEST TIMES TO VISIT THE PAMUKKALE TRAVERTINES

If you are going to visit Pamukkale and want to avoid the crowds, arrive early or stay late. By 7 a.m., some of the tour buses started to arrive.

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WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU TO THE PAMUKKALE THERMAL POOLS

Make sure you wear sandals or shoes that are easy to remove as shoes are not allowed on the travertines.

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