Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı
Stretching along the border with Nakhchivan and Armenia in the Aralık district of Iğdır, the Aras and Karasu Floodplains Wetland is a 9,090-hectare protected area declared a wetland of national importance in 2016. It encompasses the Aras River on the Armenian and Nakhchivan border, the Karasu River on the Iranian border, and the wide floodplain extending between these two rivers. At an altitude of about 813 meters, this border geography offers a distinctive nature with its halophytic steppe habitats and riparian vegetation. The area hosts rich biodiversity. 119 plant taxa as well as 129 invertebrate and 22 reptile species have been recorded. The wetland's real value, however, is its bird life: 110 bird species have been identified to date. Its location on an important bird migration route makes the spring and autumn periods extremely favorable for observation; the area is particularly nourishing for songbirds. There are no facilities in the area, which is about 67 km from Iğdır city center; visits take place entirely in a natural setting.
What's Offered
Soil
Mountain
Valley
Safe Area
Mobile Signal
Wildlife
Historic Building
Activities
Nature Tour
Bird WatchingWarnings & Important Information
Free entry.
No market or grocery store.
No electricity.
May not be wheelchair accessible.
No hot water or showers.
No toilets.
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Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı
Iğdır Aralık
Stretching along the border with Nakhchivan and Armenia in the Aralık district of Iğdır, the Aras and Karasu Floodplains Wetland is a 9,090-hectare protected area declared a wetland of national importance in 2016. It encompasses the Aras River on the Armenian and Nakhchivan border, the Karasu River on the Iranian border, and the wide floodplain extending between these two rivers. At an altitude of about 813 meters, this border geography offers a distinctive nature with its halophytic steppe habitats and riparian vegetation. The area hosts rich biodiversity. 119 plant taxa as well as 129 invertebrate and 22 reptile species have been recorded. The wetland's real value, however, is its bird life: 110 bird species have been identified to date. Its location on an important bird migration route makes the spring and autumn periods extremely favorable for observation; the area is particularly nourishing for songbirds. There are no facilities in the area, which is about 67 km from Iğdır city center; visits take place entirely in a natural setting.
What's Offered
- Soil
- Mountain
- Valley
- Safe Area
- Mobile Signal
- Wildlife
- Historic Building
Activities
Nature TourBird WatchingWarnings & Important Information
Free entry.
No market or grocery store.
No electricity.
May not be wheelchair accessible.
No hot water or showers.
No toilets.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to write one!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı?
Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı is located in Aralık, Iğdır (Doğu Anadolu).
Is Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı free?
Yes, Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı is free and open to the public.
What facilities does Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı offer?
Facilities such as Safe Area, Mobile Signal, Wildlife, Historic Building are available.
What are the opening hours of Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı?
Opening hours: Daily 00:00 - 24:00.
What activities are available around Aras ve Karasu Taşkınları Sulak Alanı?
Activities such as Nature Tour, Bird Watching are possible.
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Entrance fees and area details are based on public national park records of the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Text and presentation belong to Obania. Last updated: July 19, 2026.