Lake Bafa, between the borders of Aydın and Muğla, attracts attention with its view, unique natural beauty, biodiversity and historical remains in its surroundings.
Bafa, which was a bay of the Aegean Sea until the 3rd century AD, but turned into a lake when the alluviums brought by the Büyük Menderes River blocked its way and is the largest lake in the Aegean Region, draws attention with its 5 small islands and the Heraklia Ancient City. The lake, which is under the shadow of Mount Latmos, where 8,000-year-old rock paintings are located, offers its visitors a unique view with its historical and natural beauties. Many fish find the opportunity to live in the lake, which is quite rich in plankton and aquatic plants. The residents of the neighborhoods on the shores of the lake also make their living largely from fishing. Citizens earn money by catching eels in the lake.
Lake Bafa, where nature and history are intertwined, stands out as one of the places visited by locals and foreigners. Visitors who come to the region to do activities such as angling, hiking, camping, botanical tours, bird watching, and viewing the scenery also have the opportunity to see the rock tombs, Athena temple, city walls and agora in the Ancient City of Heraklia, which remained under the rule of the Pergamon Kingdom and the Roman Empire. There are monasteries and churches on the islands in the lake, the oldest of which is the Yediler Monastery.
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