Lake Borabay
Borabay Gölü
A high mountain lake about 1,000 metres up, surrounded by pine forest. Its emerald water makes it the favourite weekend picnic and camping spot for people from Amasya.
Lake Borabay lies at about 1,050 metres in the mountains of Taşova district. It is a small lake formed when a landslide blocked a valley. Dense pine forest surrounds it, and its water is a vivid emerald green, often compared to Turkey's "Little Switzerland". The lakeside has a circular walking trail, wooden cabins, restaurants and picnic areas, and visitors can go boating, hiking or camping. It is about 65 km (roughly one hour) by road from central Amasya. Public transport is limited, so driving or a hired car is recommended. It may be snowy in winter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aynalı Mağara
- Büyük Ağa Madrasa
- Amasya Darüşşifa
- Yalıboyu Houses
- Burmalı Minare Mosque
- Tombs of the Pontic Kings
- Hazeranlar Mansion
- Amasya Castle (Harşena Castle)