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Kestel Travel Guide: Saitabat Waterfall, Alaçam Plateau and Mountain Villages

Nature and water paradise on the eastern slopes of Uludağ Kestel: Saitabat Waterfall, women's association breakfast, Alaçam Canyon and Göbete pastry.

Kestel Travel Guide: Saitabat Waterfall, Alaçam Plateau and Mountain Villages
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Kestel Travel Guide: Saitabat Waterfall, Alaçam Plateau and Mountain Villages

Çağlayan Waters and Mountain Plateaus of Uludağ: Kestel

Kestel, located on the steep slopes of the Uludağ massif in the east of Bursa, takes its name from the 'Castel' (Little Castle) garrison of the Byzantine period. It is the backyard of the city with its rich water resources, lush forests, waterfalls and nature sports trails.

Major Sightseeing Destinations

1. Saitabat Waterfall and Women's Association

Saitabat Waterfall, where the melting snow waters from Uludağ pour from steep cliffs, is famous for its under plane fish restaurants along the canyon. The all-natural village breakfast served by the Saitabat Village Women's Solidarity Association in the wooden village house is famous throughout Turkey.

2. Alaçam Plateau and Canyon

Located at an altitude of 1,600 meters; pine forests, mountaineering trails, camping areas and Uludağ summit climbing professional walk

The ruins of the Byzantine watch fortress dominating the district center and the rural gardens where the sweetest flavored strawberries of Bursa grow can be discovered.

Content Author & Specialist

Dr. Kemal Altın

Tarih & UNESCO Mirası Danışmanı • Tarih Danışmanı & Yazar

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