Güzelyayla (Soğukoluk) Mountain Plateau

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Güzelyayla (historically and commonly known as Soğukoluk) has been the most popular summer resort and plateau center of the Eastern Mediterranean since the Ottoman period, with its location on the western slopes of the Amanos Mountains, overlooking the Gulf of Iskenderun. The plateau, where merchants and diplomats of Iskenderun, Aleppo and Antakya built wooden mansions to cool off since the 19th century, has been known as a healing center with its clean mountain air, pine-scented valleys and cool spring waters. According to local legends, Soğukoluk springs are enchanted springs that bring the snow waters of the Amanos Mountains to the earth in its purest form. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features Its exact altitude is 750 meters. It is located in the dense red pine, oak and chestnut forests of the Amanos Mountains overlooking the sea. In summer, it offers a refreshing highland breeze and cool microclimate in contrast to the hot and humid weather of the coast. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees