Yazılı Canyon Nature Park
Park Steep canyon with ancient rock inscriptions and trails
In Isparta Province, Yazılı Canyon Nature Park protects a limestone gorge with walking trails and a river; visitors come for canyon hikes, picnic areas and a large rock inscription that gave the place its name.
How to Get to Yazılı Canyon Nature Park #
Yazılı Canyon is about 15-20 km southwest of Isparta city. From Isparta take provincial roads toward Senirkent and follow local signage for Yazılı Kanyon; allow 25-35 minutes by car. The nearest major airports are Antalya and Konya (each roughly 2-3 hours by road).
Tips for Visiting Yazılı Canyon Nature Park #
- Bring sturdy shoes-the canyon trails have loose scree and steep sections.
- Visit at midday for the best light on the red sandstone walls; morning shadows hide the colours.
- Ask at the Isparta municipal office for recent trail conditions and parking advice.
Best Time to Visit Yazılı Canyon Nature Park #
Best in spring and autumn; summers can be hot on exposed ridges and winters cold with occasional snow on higher ground.
Weather & Climate near Yazılı Canyon Nature Park #
Yazılı Canyon Nature Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (644 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
