Lake Eğirdir Lake

Address: Eğirdir, Isparta Province, Turkey (Lake Eğirdir)

Lake Eğirdir is a freshwater lake in Isparta Province in southwestern Turkey, part of the Turkish Lakes region. It is one of the larger lakes in the area and supports local fisheries and tourism.

A prominent local attraction is Yeşil Ada (Green Island), which is connected to the shore by a causeway and contains cafes and visitor facilities used by day-trippers. The town of Eğirdir provides accommodation, boat services and access to lakeside promenades.

Historically the lake basin has supported fishing, irrigation and settlement for centuries; towns on the lake grew as regional market centres. Modern infrastructure has included roads and small ports linking lakeside communities.

The lake sits in a basin in the western Taurus foothills of Isparta Province, with the town of Eğirdir on its northern shore and a mix of agricultural land and low mountains surrounding the basin.

• Main access point: The town of Eğirdir on the lake’s northern shore is the main base for visitors and provides ferry and boat services around the lake.

What to See#

• Yeşil Ada (Green Island): Yeşil Ada (Green Island) lies close to the town of Eğirdir and is linked to the shore by a short causeway, with cafes and promenades popular with visitors.

Lake Eğirdir lies in Isparta Province, with the town of Eğirdir located on the lake’s shore. The lake and town are reached by road from the city of Isparta - the drive is typically around 30-40 minutes depending on route and traffic.

Regular intercity buses and local minibuses serve the route between Isparta and Eğirdir; once in Eğirdir the lakeshore and surrounding viewpoints are accessible on foot or by short local taxi rides.

• Time your visit for late afternoon or early evening to enjoy the light across the lake and the promenade in Eğirdir town; spring and early autumn offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than high summer.
• Walk across the short causeway to Yeşilada (Green Island) and circle the small island-many visitors stay only on the shore and miss the island's cafés, views and informal boat traffic.
• Combine a lakeside stroll with a short drive to nearby viewpoints around Eğirdir to see the lake's shape and the surrounding mountains rather than limiting yourself to a single waterfront spot.