Erzurum Province

Winter wonderland in eastern Turkey attracts tourists

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 02/19/2021 - 05:00

A ski resort on the slopes of Mt. Palandöken in Turkey's eastern Erzurum province, one of the most frigid areas in the country, attracts international and domestic tourists every winter.

The Palandöken Ski Center offers an adrenaline-filled thrilling experience for ski and snowboard enthusiasts with 55 ski tracks - including easy, intermediate, advanced, and natural tracks.

Snow depth shrinks during winter season in Turkey

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 07:19

Snow depth in Turkey remained lower this winter season than past years, data from the General Directorate of Meteorology showed on Feb. 2. 

According to records accessed by Anadolu Agency, snow depth in Turkey was usually found to be around the average human height, which is 180 centimeters (5 feet 9 inches) for men and 160 centimeters (5 feet 2 inches) for women.

Experts warn of surge in COVID-19 cases amid school break

Published by Hurriyet on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 13:15

An increase in intercity travels in the ongoing three-week school break can trigger a surge in COVID-19 cases similar to the one Turkey experienced during the Eid al-Adha holiday in 2020 summer, Tevfik Özlü from the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board has warned as the hotels in ski resorts and tourism hotspots have started operating at nearly full capacity.

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