Tekir is a neighborhood in the Onikişubat district of Kahramanmaraş province, located in the Mediterranean part of our country. It is possible to reach this region, which stands out with its lush green nature and peaceful atmosphere, with a bus ticket or plane ticket. A wonderful natural environment awaits those who turn their holiday or travel route to this region. Many different activity options that you can do in the name of nature meet you in this region. In this region, which is extremely ideal for those who want to have a quiet holiday or travel process away from the eyes, you can take lots of landscape photos, have the opportunity to explore natural beauties closely and have a pleasant time with your loved ones. Before moving on to our article on places to visit in Tekir, we would like to provide road information for those who will come here for the first time.
In order to come to Tekir neighborhood, you must first reach the city of Kahramanmaraş. There is more than one method to reach Kahramanmaraş. The first of these is undoubtedly coming comfortably with your own car. However, there are many different means of transportation for those who do not want to make this journey by car or do not have a vehicle. The first of these is intercity buses. There are regular bus services from many points of our country to this city. You can buy a bus ticket according to your location and start your journey. After arriving at Kahramanmaraş Bus Terminal, you can use other means of transportation to go to Tekir neighborhood, which is affiliated with Onikişubat district. Another transportation network is transportation by air. You can research the airline companies that fly from your location to Kahramanmaraş Airport and purchase your flight ticket by choosing the one that best suits your budget. After arriving at the airport, you can use other means of transportation or take advantage of taxi service to reach Tekir region. The first place you should see when you arrive in Tekir region is Yeşilgöz. After this tour point, you can visit Tekir Yaylası and then Yavşan Yaylası Nature Park, Taşhan Bazaar and Kapalı Çarşı, which are located close to the region. A wonderful tour process awaits you in Tekir and its surroundings, which are among the places to visit in Kahramanmaraş. So, without further ado, let's start telling you what awaits you at these prominent points.
Yeşilgöz
The first place on our list of places to visit in Tekir is Yeşilgöz, which hosts unique natural beauties.
Located in the Tekir neighborhood, this natural wonder offers a magnificent atmosphere to its guests. This water, which was formed as a result of the intersection of the water coming out of a sinkhole with a depth of approximately twenty meters with the Tekir Creek, has a wonderful view. There are also lush green areas where you can have a picnic in this region, which is one of the frequent addresses of those who want to spend time in touch with nature. You can have a picnic with your family or friends against a unique view, go for a walk to explore the surroundings, do camping activities and take plenty of nature-themed photos.
It is possible to spend pleasant and peaceful hours in Yeşilgöz, which is also called the mysterious paradise of the region. The most striking feature of this place is that there is no idea where the color of its water comes from. Since this situation has become mysterious, this place is also known as a mysterious region.
Tekir Plateau
You can also take the opportunity to visit Tekir Plateau, which hosts a stream, by purchasing a Tekir bus ticket or plane ticket.
This place is widely visited by locals and tourists alike. This plateau, which stands out as a forested area, is especially preferred by those who want to escape the scorching heat of summer and cool off. In this region, which has a stream, pergolas have been built right on the stream. You can sit in these pergolas, breathe in the clean forest air and spend peaceful hours.
Yavşan Plateau Nature Park
The next route on our list of places to visit in Tekir is Yavşan Plateau Nature Park, which is a very rich area in terms of plant species.
Since Tekir Neighborhood is located in the Onikişubat district of Kahramanmaraş, you can also visit this nature park in the Onikişubat district after your Tekir trip. In this nature park, which contains various cedar trees, especially the Lebanese cedar tree, you can also come across tree species such as black pine, oak, juniper, Taurus Fir.
In this region surrounded by trees, you can be alone with nature and also have the chance to observe many wild animals of different species. It is possible to have very enjoyable hours in this region where rabbits, wild boars, foxes and many different bird species live.
Taşhan Bazaar
During your Tekir trip, you can visit the historically We recommend that you add Taşhan Bazaar, which has the greatest importance, to your travel list.This bazaar is one of the oldest historical structures in the region. Built by Ahmet Çelebi, Mehmet Efendi and Kalender Çelebi, this bazaar fascinates visitors with its historical texture. You can visit this bazaar, which was built for caravans in the 1650s, by purchasing a plane ticket.
Covered Bazaar
The last place on our list of places to visit in Tekir is the Covered Bazaar, which bears traces of Ottoman architecture.
This bazaar, which is one of the places you can have the opportunity to see up close by purchasing a Tekir bus ticket, hosts a total of 116 shops. When you visit this bazaar, which is estimated to have been built towards the end of the 16th century, you may feel like you have been transported to the Ottoman period. We recommend that you add this bazaar, which has an important place among historical bazaars, to your travel plan. After you finish your list of places to visit, you can visit restaurants to taste local delicacies.
