When it comes to Cappadocia, it is imperative to note that this land has some of most stunning landscapes on the planet. Located in Central Anatolia, Turkey, it is characterised by quirky rock formations that create an impressive, moonlike scenery. Such is its beauty that, in 1985, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Join us to learn more about this unique region, in which the Barceló Cappadocia hotel is located.

Cappadocia is a region with thousands of years of history. It is located about 800 kilometres from Istanbul and the most convenient way to get there is by plane, a flight that takes just over an hour from the city. Its iconic landscapes stretch for hundreds of kilometres, but there are certain places that are a must-see.

The epicentre of Cappadocia's activity is in Göreme. Here you will find the National Park, named after the city, and also known as the Göreme Open Air Museum. Some of the most important landmarks here are there are churches, carved directly into the rock, as well as the Fairy Chimneys, a cluster of unique rocky columns. From here you can easily reach several villages in Cappadocia and there are also several walking trails.

Other must-see spots on your visit are the various valleys of Cappadocia. One of the most recommended is the Pigeon Valley, which you can reach on a 5 km route from Göreme that ends at the rather interesting Uçhisar Castle. The Pasabag Valley or Monks Valley, the Devrent Valley or Imagination Valley and the Love Valley are also worth mentioning.

If there is an image that represents this place, it's the famous shot of dozens of hot-air balloons flying over the stunning landscape with unique rock formations. One of the most unforgettable experiences you can have in Cappadocia is to go up into the Turkish skies at dawn and watch the sunrise from these balloons.

And from the sky we go down into the depths of the earth, as Cappadocia also treasures many underground cities. Derinkuyu, Kaymakli or Ozkonak are some of the most popular. Each of them has its own peculiarities, making it even more special.