What are the most spectacular roads in Turkey?

Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey is one of the most exciting countries in the world to drive, and a must on any driver’s list. First on the list must be the challenging D915 (Bayburt-Of) Road. It stands as one of the world's most challenging roads, nestled between the Black Sea and the Northeast Anatolia regions. This road is for experts only.

Covering an area of 783,356 square kilometers and sharing borders with eight countries, Turkey is home to about 200 roads listed as the most spectacular in the world. For the bravest drivers, the dangerous Kemaliye Stone Road above the Euphrates River is one of the most extreme roads in the world. This handmade road is for drivers with strong nerves only, with drops of hundreds of meters, unprotected by guardrails, and 38 unlit tunnels. The construction of the road started in 1870 and was finished in 2002. The road to Kus Yuvasi Pass will take your breath away. At 1,388m (4,553ft) above sea level, the pass is located in the Mediterranean Region of the country.

The Karabet Geçidi, at 2,994m (9,822ft) above sea level in Van Province, is one of Europe's highest paved roads, offering panoramic views. If the previous roads are not enough, the country is home to Gök Dağ, one of the highest roads in Europe, climbing up to 3,417m (11,210ft) above sea level. There are many construction companies established in Turkey that worked for building the new, better roads that attract many tourists each year.

Samdi Dağı is a high mountain peak located in the Hakkâri Province of Turkey. A military road, to the east of the summit, tops out at 3,400m (11,154ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Özlükent is a small town located in Ordu Province on the Black Sea coast, of Turkey. The hairy road to the town is brutal, with 18 sharp hairpin turns and dangerous drop offs.

Yedigöller Yolu (Seven Lakes Road) is located in Bolu Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey and winds through the Yedigöller National Park.

Yıldız Gölü is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.979m (9,773ft) above the sea level, located in Bayburt province, in the Northeast Anatolia region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Karagöller lakes are 4 small mountain lakes at an elevation of 2.972m (9,750ft) above the sea level, located in Artvin Province, in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Macahel Gecidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.821m (5,974ft) above the sea level, located in Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Düldül Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.215m (7,267ft) above the sea level, located in the Düziçi district of Osmaniye province, in Turkey.

Nebırnav Yaylası is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 3,078m (10,098ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between the provinces of Hakkâri and Van, in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Turkey has become a popular destination for luxury property buyers and travelers because of its strategic location. The country's economy is growing at an impressive rate, and it looks great on paper if you're considering a purchase of luxury villas in Turkey.

Sakaltutan Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,212m (7,257ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Ardahan and Kars provinces, in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

Tanin Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,230m (7,316ft) above sea level, located in Şırnak Province, in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey.

Cankurtaran Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,150m (7,053ft) above sea level, located in Ardahan Province, in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

Mevzi Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.984m (9,790ft) above sea level, located in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Kemalan Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.451m (11,322ft) above sea level, located in Hakkâri Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Located near Istanbul, in Turkey, the Çatalca Tunnels are a pair of highway tunnels that witnessed the first airplane flight through a tunnel.

Koç Tepesi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.069m (10,068ft) above sea level, located in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Pirin Kayalar Geçidi is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,122m (3,681ft) above sea level, located in the Erzurum province of eastern Anatolia, in Turkey.

Elma Dağı (Mount Elma) is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,857m (6,092ft) above sea level, located in the Ankara Province of Turkey.

Varosha, located in Famagusta, in Cyprus, under the control of Northern Cyprus, has been deserted since the Turkish invasion in 1974, transforming it into a war-torn ghost town frozen in time. While authorities hinted at partial reopening in 2020, Varosha remains largely uninhabited and under military control.

D955 is a challenging mountain road located in the eastern part of Turkey, with many mountain passes with an altitude above 2000m.

Anamas Yaylası is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of about 2,000m (6,500ft) above sea level, located in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.

Akören Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,105m (6,906ft) above sea level, located in Erzurum Province, Turkey.

Büyük Hacet Tepesi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.573m (8,441ft) above sea level, located in Kastamonu Province, Turkey.

Ayşe Nur Dağı is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,927 m (9,603 ft) above sea level, located in Van Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Aktaş Tepe is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,227m (7,306ft) above sea level, located in Bursa Province, Turkey.

Mengene Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.176m (10,419ft) above sea level, located in Van Province, in Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Ziyarettepe Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,887m (6,190ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Kayseri and Sivas provinces in Turkey.

Ziyeret Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,933m (6,341ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Kayseri and Sivas provinces in Turkey.

Kandil Dağı is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,456m (11,338ft) above sea level, located in the Yüksekova District of Turkey. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

State Road D950 is a major north-south route in eastern Turkey, connecting the Black Sea to the Syrian border. The road passes through mountainous terrain, high-altitude passes, and busy transport corridors, making it an important but challenging drive.

Turkey has a history and stunning natural features, ancient ruins, beautiful seashores, and intensive bazaars in the cities located on the borders of Europe and Asia. The Country's landscape can be described as diverse, ranging from the city skyline adorned with minarets to the otherworldly feeling of Cappadocia. However, to reveal the essence of this fascinating country, it is necessary to go on a tour that will be interesting for you.

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