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Dishes you should try in Beyşehir: Beyşehir Lake Fish, Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Keşkek and Akçabelen Çetmi bean (Akçabelen Çetmi fasulyesi). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Beyşehir is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Beyşehir

  • Beyşehir Lake Fish

    Carp and pike from Beyşehir Lake, served grilled or fried in a pan. Eating fresh fish at lakeside restaurants is a popular activity.

  • Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread)

    Konya's famous meat flatbread is also made in Beyşehir's traditional bakeries. Passed down from generation to generation, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture.

  • Keşkek

    Prepared by boiling cracked wheat and meat for a long time and then pounding them together. It is the traditional dish of weddings and festive tables. Pounding the wheat and boiling it with meat for hours is a process that requires patience.

  • Akçabelen Çetmi bean (Akçabelen Çetmi fasulyesi)

    A bean named after the Akçabelen (Çetmi) neighbourhood of Beyşehir, where a festival is held in its honour. The festival was held for the 6th time in 2019.

  • Freshwater carp dolma

    Made with freshwater carp from Beyşehir Lake.

  • Tarhana

    Known as Beyşehir's famous tarhana, its preparation is shown on the island.

Dishes from Konya Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Konya province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Konya Etliekmek (meat-topped flatbread)

    An etliekmek with a registered geographical indication, baked with minced meat on thin, long dough.

  • Konya Fırın Kebabı (oven-roasted lamb)

    A kebab with a registered geographical indication, in which lamb is cooked in large ovens.

  • Konya Bamya Çorbası (okra soup)

    A soup with a registered geographical indication, made with dried okra and meat.

  • Konya Sac Arası (syrupy pastry)

    A syrupy dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Konya Tiridi (bread and meat dish)

    A tirit (bread-based meat dish) with a registered geographical indication.

  • Konya Etli Düğün Pilavı (wedding rice with meat)

    A wedding pilaf with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Beyşehir: Local Products

  • Beyşehir Lake Fish The fish from the largest freshwater lake in Türkiye are the district's most important natural product.
  • Elma (apple) Apples grown on Beyşehir's high-altitude land, known for their flavour and aroma.

What Beyşehir Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • UNESCO World Heritage: Eşrefoğlu Mosque

    Eşrefoğlu Mosque was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. With its wooden-columned structure and tile decoration, it is the most important work of Anatolian Beylik-period architecture.

  • Seljuk Palace Culture

    Kubadabad Palace was built on the shore of Beyşehir Lake as a summer palace for the Seljuk sultans. The tiles found in the palace reveal the richness of Seljuk palace culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Beyşehir?

Beyşehir is known for 6 local dishes, above all Beyşehir Lake Fish, Etli Ekmek (meat flatbread), Keşkek and Akçabelen Çetmi bean (Akçabelen Çetmi fasulyesi). Carp and pike from Beyşehir Lake, served grilled or fried in a pan. Eating fresh fish at lakeside restaurants is a popular activity.

What is Beyşehir famous for?

Beyşehir is known for Beyşehir Lake Fish and UNESCO World Heritage: Eşrefoğlu Mosque. Its best-known sights include Beyşehir Lake and Eşrefoğlu Mosque.

What to buy in Beyşehir?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Beyşehir include Beyşehir Lake Fish and Elma (apple).

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