‘Hidden paradise’ Halfeti aims to attract over 1 mln visitors
ŞANLIURFA
Halfeti, a historic district in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa known for its partially submerged old town and stone houses, is expecting to welcome more than 1 million visitors this year.
Despite being located in the middle of the semi-arid landscape of southeastern Anatolia, Halfeti has gained a coastal-town atmosphere thanks to the waters of the Birecik Dam on the Euphrates River.
The district, often described as the region’s “hidden paradise,” has become a popular destination for domestic and international tourists with its natural scenery, historic architecture and boat tours around the partially flooded settlement known as the “sunken city.”
