Ayazma Stream Valley

What makes this place unique

About

Located in the south of Başakşehir, Ayazma Stream Valley resembles a small canyon structure with its steep limestone walls and deep valley floor.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Terrain

Ayazma Stream Valley is a steeply sloped natural canyon fissure hidden amidst the urban fabric of the Başakşehir district. The valley slopes, deepened by water erosion over time, contain steep rock walls. The green texture in the region and the stream bed at the valley floor are under protection. You can use the Harita tab for location information and its position on the map.

The valley bed hosts one of the limited microclimate areas within Istanbul.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Canyons
Tip: Check weather and trail conditions before visiting high terrain.

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Mountain

Guvercintepe Hill

Located in the southwest of the Başakşehir district, Guvercintepe Hill is a natural elevation forming one of the highest topographical points of the region.

Plain

Hosdere Plain

Extending in the northwestern part of the Başakşehir district, Hosdere Plain is a small low plain formed by fluvial deposition.

Lakes

Sazlidere Reservoir Lake

Situated within Başakşehir , Sazlidere Reservoir Lake is an artificial lake providing drinking water to the city of Istanbul .

Plateau

Yarimburgaz Cave Slopes

The Yarimburgaz area, located within Başakşehir , features steep plateau slopes consisting of eroded limestone strata.

Forest

Shamlar Forest

Located in the Başakşehir district, Shamlar Forest is one of the major natural green lungs of the city of Istanbul with its vast pine tree areas.

Stream

Sazlidere Stream

Flowing through the Başakşehir basin, Sazlidere Stream is one of the most important watercourses feeding Istanbul 's water resources.

Natural pools

Bahcesehir Pond

Located in the Bahcesehir area of the Başakşehir district, the pond is a natural-spring-fed water area formed by expanding an old stream bed.