A Weekend Getaway, Abant
With the arrival of spring, the desire to spend weekends in new places outside the city also increases. In such cases, Abant is one of the places that offers a complete weekend holiday for those living in Istanbul and Ankara.
Its magnificent nature, delicious fish, and pine and fir trees will make your head spin with oxygen. You can go for a day trip or stay in hotels, the choice is yours.
The lake is 7 km long around and is ideal for those who want to walk. You can have dinner at the historical Atatürk Mansion and Gazino, and if you wish, you can catch delicious trout during the permitted fishing seasons and cook them on the grill, or you can buy village cheeses and butters made by the villagers. Abant is a suitable weekend holiday destination for both summer and winter. While the days are warm in the summer, they are just as cold at night. Therefore, you may need to bring long-sleeved and woolen clothes with you.
Among the things you can do at the lake are cycling around by renting bicycles and rowing on the lake by boat. If you wish, you can also find places to shop at the lake, where grilling is allowed. If you go in season, you can collect delicious thyme or mushrooms. 
