Tortum Lake
Tortum Lake is located on the Erzurum-Artvin road, 35 kilometers north of the Tortum District. The lake, which was formed as a result of a landslide mass descending from Kemerli Mountain in the 18th century, blocking the Tortum Stream, stretches for 8 kilometers in a narrow and steep valley on the Tortum Stream. Due to the way it was formed, a lake basin and a natural dam were formed here. The excess waters of the lake form the Tortum Waterfall where it flows into the Tev Valley by overcoming this natural barrier.
There is a small bird sanctuary at the south end of Tortum Lake. It is possible to see all four species of vulture in Turkey in the valley where the lake is located, which is frequented by birds of prey. In addition, trout and mirror carp are produced in the lake where cage fishing is possible.
