Overview
Eğirdir is a town and district of Isparta Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.
Description
Surrounded by Eğirdir Gölü (Lake Eğirdir) and ringed by steep mountains, Eğirdir offers a relaxing respite from Anatolia's heat and dust. Highlights include a Byzantine fortress, Seljuk structures and an old quarter ringed by beaches and fishing boats. Good-value family-run pensions offer hearty home-cooked meals, adding to the attraction of Eğirdir as an excellent base for exploring regional sites and undertaking outdoor activities.