About Lake Sapanca
Lake Sapanca (Turkish: Sapanca Gölü) (previous Greek name: Boáne (Βοάνη)) is a fresh water lake in Turkey, between the Gulf of İzmit and the Adapazarı Meadow and next to the village of Sapanca. The lake has a catchment area of 251 square kilometres (97 sq mi), a surface area of 45 square kilometres (17 sq mi), a length 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east–west, a width of 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north–south, and a maximum depth of 52 metres (171 ft).
Sapanca Lake is located on a tectonic hole, which is situated between Izmit Bay and Adapazarı Meadow and runs parallel to Lake İznik.
The catchment area of Lake Sapanca - about 251 km2 [km²] - is surrounded by mountains in the south and small hills in the north. Water is taken from the lake for domestic and industrial needs.
The region around Sapanca is an important destination for day trips and weekend vacations.
This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Lake Sapanca
Location and Access
Lake Sapanca is located in Sapanca district, Sakarya. Coordinates are 40.71667, 30.25000. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Sakarya.
Places to Visit Near Lake Sapanca
Historical Places
Kassa
Religious Sites
Rüstem Paşa Mosque, Sapanca
Historical Places
Rüstem Paşa Baths
Historical Places
Cami-i Cedid Mosque Fountain
Religious Sites
Cami-i Cedid Mosque (Sapanca)
Historical Places
Sapanca railway station
Religious Sites
Rahime Sultan Mosque
Historical Places
Arifiye railway station
Nature & Outdoors in Sakarya
Nature & Outdoors
Lake Poyrazlar
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Taşkısığı Gölü
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Reisler Okçular Lake
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Ayçiçeği Bisiklet Vadisi
Nature & Outdoors
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Sakarya
- District Sapanca
- Category Nature & Outdoors
- Period 1998
- Coordinates 40.71667, 30.25000
Request a Guided Tour
Visit Lake Sapanca with a licensed professional guide in Sakarya.
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