The city of Tbilisi is a tourist destination and also the capital of Georgia. Due to its proximity to Turkey and Russia, this city has been considered as a tourist destination in the world and in recent years, many travelers have traveled to this Georgian city.
Turtle Lake in Tbilisi is located on the northern slopes of the Metatsminda Mountains at an altitude of 686 meters above sea level. Due to the fact that Tbilisi Turtle Lake is located in the most important city of Georgia, it has many visitors, especially in the hot season of the year, you can experience the best and most attractive summer entertainment in it. Since there are many visitors in this area, you can see many restaurants and cafes as well as many sports and entertainment events. It is interesting to know that despite the name of Tbilisi Turtle Lake, no turtles live in this lake and the people of Georgia believe that this lake looks like a turtle from above, that is why it is called Turtle Lake.
Tbilisi Turtle Lake has an area of about 34,000 square meters and has a total area of 400 square meters. The depth of the lake is measured at about 1.7 meters, many people who go to this lake refer to it as a small water intake on the mountains. The water of this lake is supplied through the Varazis Khevi River, which is one of the tributaries of the Kura River, but rainwater as well as underground springs are not ineffective in supplying water to the lake. You may be interested to know that this lake was formed by landslides; This is the reason why many lakes on the planet are present.
Many sports and entertainment events have been held around Tbilisi Turtle Lake. Most of these festivals start with the arrival of summer. Among the most popular and entertaining activities are children’s playgrounds, summer cafes, swimming, professional concerts around the lake and numerous other events that are popular attractions of Turtle Lake. Apart from its unique nature, this area has become more popular among the general public and tourists for its natural events and resources.
Due to the geographical location of Tbilisi Turtle Lake, this region has a climate similar to the city of Tbilisi and has a subtropical and humid climate. The summers in this city are hot and the winters are very cold. In order to travel to Tbilisi Turtle Lake, if you want to go to this area in spring and autumn, you will naturally see the best view and more travelers will come to this city this season. In summer, various celebrations and ceremonies are held in the lake area, and if you are a fan of excitement and exciting programs, this season will be a good time for you. Winter is a season when you are not recommended to visit this lake at all, because the weather is very cold and you cannot enjoy the scenery enough.
Turtle Lake is a good place for walking, running and relaxing, and the lush view of the lake with its clear and azure water gives a special comfort to people. If your plans are in the spring and summer, you should bring hiking boots, sun hats, sunscreen, underwear, cotton clothes and sun suits, as well as play equipment if you are active.
Relaxing and enjoying the climate of the Turtle Lake area, swimming and sunbathing will enhance the mood of your body and soul. Here, as in Lake Dukan, boating is possible. Take a boat ride and enjoy the water in the lake. There are also rowing boats; If you are interested in boating with such boats, you can use them.
If you are into hiking and cycling, you can use the special trails created around the lake for this purpose. All these arrangements have been made to make this area one of the tourist attractions of Georgia as one of the tourists’ favorite spots.
If you are going to visit the lake in autumn and winter, be sure to bring with you the necessary equipment to prepare the fire, suitable hiking shoes in case of snow or rain on the ground, gloves, hats and all warm clothes suitable for the cold season.
Due to the geographical location of the lake, which is located west of Tbilisi, the cheapest and fastest way to get there is by taxi. Of course, there are other ways such as bus, private car and subway that you can use to reach Tbilisi Turtle Lake.
There are two bus stops right next to the Turtle Lake Ropeway, the Kipshidze Street bus station is 130 meters away by car, which takes about a minute to walk, and the Vake Park bus stop. It is about 170 meters away with a Tele Cabin. The Vake Cemetary Bus Station is about 2.6 km from the lake. You can get off the bus from this station and then take a taxi to the lake.
Tbilisi city center is 12.9 km from Turtle Lake and it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the lake. You should know that to reach the lake you have to reach the north side of Vake Park and continue your way to the end of the park and then move south, pass the Anthropological Museum and continue on your way to reach the lake parking lot.
The tele cabin is actually a vehicle that facilitates access to the lake, but it can also be considered a lake pastime. Even if you have a car to reach the heights, you may still be tempted to hear the name of the tele cabin, especially in this eye-catching area. So use the tele cabin to include this place in your list of entertainment. It is not bad to know that you can be by the lake in 6 minutes with the help of a tele cabin. The tele cabin was established in 1965 but changed its cabins in 2016; So now, this is completely new and can move about two thousand people during the day. It is also good to know that the capacity of each cabin is between 10 and 12 tons, and people with disabilities or the elderly can easily climb with these cabins and reduce the difficulty of their route. It is also possible to move items such as bicycles or wheelchairs with these cabins.
