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7 places to visit in the Yenişarbademli district of Isparta: Dedegöl Mountain, Lake Beyşehir and Yenişarbademli Plateau. Plan your trip to Yenişarbademli with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Yenişarbademli is a district of Isparta province. According to the 2025 Address-Based Population Registration System (ADNKS) results, its population is 2,353, placing it tenth from the bottom among the 922 districts. The average elevation of the district centre above sea level is 1,178 metres.

History

Thanks to its suitable geographical conditions, Yenişarbademli has hosted many civilisations throughout history. According to research, the Etis (Hittites) dominated the area around 4000 BC, the Phrygians around 1500 BC, the Ionians around 800 BC and the Lydians around 600 BC. After the Battle of Malazgirt in 1071 it joined Seljuk territory in 1142. On 13 March 1954 it united with Yenişar Yenice and Yenişar Kürtler villages, gained municipal status and became a town. Yenişarbademli separated from Şarkikaraağaç and became a district by a law published in the Official Gazette No. 20523 on 20 May 1990.

Geography

The district joins the Anamas Mountains, the northern extension of the Taurus Mountains, to the west of Lake Beyşehir. It is surrounded by the districts of Beyşehir to the east, Aksu to the west and Şarkikaraağaç to the north. The district has an area of 237 km².

Tourism

Pınargözü Cave is a favourite of cave researchers, both local and foreign. At 15 km long, it is the longest cave in Türkiye. The cave lies 8 km from Yenişarbademli district, within the Çaydere Forests. Dedegöl Mountain is a mountain that people of every age can climb, and each year it welcomes hundreds of mountaineers with its gentle slopes and beauty.

History and Culture

Yenişarbademli became a district in 1990. The settlement was named Bademli (Payamlı) village after the almond trees around it. The region joined Seljuk territory in 1142.

Highlights

In 1991 Yenişarbademli separated from Şarkikaraağaç district and became a district attached to Isparta province. Dedegöl Mountain (2,998 m), one of the highest peaks of the Western Taurus Mountains, lies within the borders of the Aksu and Yenişarbademli districts. Every year in July or August, a Stargazing Festival is held at the Melikler Plateau, one of the darkest places in Türkiye.

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Places to Visit in Yenişarbademli

  • 1 Ancient City
  • 6 Nature
Dedegöl Mountain - Yenişarbademli Photo: Ereneris (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Source
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Dedegöl Mountain

A mountain to the east of the district that people of every age can climb.

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Lake Beyşehir

A lake to the east of the district.

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Yenişarbademli Plateau - Yenişarbademli Photo: Ahmetgelir32 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Source
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Yenişarbademli Plateau

The plateaus in the high parts of the district are resting areas preferred in the summer months for their cool air and natural beauty. Traditional plateau houses and pastures can be found there.

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Surroundings of Kızıldağ National Park

Yenişarbademli is advantageously placed for nature tourism, being close to Kızıldağ National Park. The park, known for its cedar forests and wildlife, is ideal for walking and camping.

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Pınargözü Cave

A natural cave in the Çaydere forests, 8 km from Yenişarbademli.

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Melikler Plateau

A plateau on the slopes of Dedegöl Mountain, within the borders of Yenişarbademli.

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Remains of the Ancient City of Gorgorum

Remains in the Pisidia region, known as the ancient city of Gorgorum in the Roman and Byzantine periods.

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Places to Visit Around Isparta Province

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While you are in Yenişarbademli, you can also see the highlights of Isparta province. These places are in other districts; Yenişarbademli is about 80 km from the provincial centre.

  • Lake Eğirdir — One of the largest freshwater lakes in Türkiye, of tectonic and karstic origin; the section north of the Kemer Gorge is called Hoyran and the section to the south Eğirdir.
  • Eğirdir Castle — A castle rising at the entrance to the town of Eğirdir, dominating the lake; in the time of the Hamidids it was one of the principality's important centres.
  • Antioch of Pisidia (Yalvaç) — An ancient city at Yalvaç that was the capital of the Pisidia region in the Roman period; it is one of the cities where St Paul preached.
  • Kovada Lake National Park — A shallow lake south of Eğirdir, reached by the waters of Lake Eğirdir through the Kovada Canal, and the forests around it; ideal for birdwatching, walking and camping.
  • Yazılı Canyon Nature Park — A canyon at Çandır village in Sütçüler, declared a nature park in 1989; it takes its name from verses written on a rock and attributed to the Stoic philosopher Epictetus.
  • Firdevs Paşa (Mimar Sinan) Mosque — A 16th-century mosque in the city centre attributed to Mimar Sinan; together with the bedesten next to it, it is among Isparta's most important Ottoman buildings.

Practical Information for Visiting Yenişarbademli

Suggested time
1 day
Best time to visit
Summer months (June–September)
Places to visit
7 places

What to Eat in Yenişarbademli

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  • Dağ Keçisi Tandır (mountain goat tandır)

    The meat of goats grazing in the mountains of Yenişarbademli is prepared by slow-cooking it in a tandır oven.

  • Yörük Çorbası (Yörük soup)

    A traditional soup made with yoghurt, flour and mint, still prepared in the old way in the mountain villages of the district.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Yenişarbademli

  • Yörük Way of Life

    Yörük culture is still kept alive in the mountain villages of Yenişarbademli. Nomadic livestock farming traditions and plateau life form the basis of the region's cultural identity.

Local Products

  • Dağ Balı (mountain honey) — Pine and flower honey gathered on the plateaus of Yenişarbademli, known for its natural and unadulterated character.
  • Badem (almond) — As the word 'bademli' in the district's name also indicates, almond cultivation is carried out in the region.

Economy

The economy of Yenişarbademli is based on livestock farming, forestry and agriculture. Small livestock farming and beekeeping are important sources of income. The potential for nature tourism is high.

How to Get to Yenişarbademli

Yenişarbademli is 80 km from Isparta city centre. Because of the mountainous terrain, transport is by road. There are minibus services to Isparta.

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Yenişarbademli: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to see in Yenişarbademli?

The 7 highlights of Yenişarbademli are: Dedegöl Mountain, Lake Beyşehir, Yenişarbademli Plateau, Surroundings of Kızıldağ National Park, Pınargözü Cave, Melikler Plateau and the remains of the ancient city of Gorgorum.

What is there to eat in Yenişarbademli?

Dağ Keçisi Tandır and Yörük Çorbası are the standout flavours on the tables of Yenişarbademli.

What is Yenişarbademli famous for?

Yenişarbademli is known for Mountain Honey and its Yörük Way of Life. The pine and flower honey gathered on the plateaus of Yenişarbademli is known for its natural and unadulterated character.

How do I get to Yenişarbademli?

Yenişarbademli is 80 km from Isparta city centre. Because of the mountainous terrain, transport is by road. There are minibus connections to Isparta.

How much time should I set aside for a visit to Yenişarbademli?

Suggested visit duration: 1 day. Best time to visit: summer months (June–September).

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