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About this place
Karaca Arboretum is a living collection of trees and plants in Yalova, Türkiye, offering visitors an opportunity to discover botanical diversity in a carefully maintained natural setting. Established in 1980 by Hayrettin Karaca, the renowned nature conservationist and founder of the TEMA Foundation, it is recognised as Türkiye’s first private arboretum. Covering approximately 135,000 square metres, the arboretum brings together plant specimens from Türkiye and regions across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, Australia and New Zealand. Its collections include a variety of trees and shrubs, as well as rock gardens, rose gardens, iris displays and areas dedicated to different plant groups. Maples, magnolias, oaks and pines are among the notable collections. More than a garden to explore, Karaca Arboretum contributes to botanical education, plant conservation and research. Located along the Yalova–Termal road, around five kilometres from central Yalova, it offers a rewarding stop for nature enthusiasts and travellers interested in the plant life of Türkiye and beyond. Check the latest opening hours and visitor arrangements before your visit. Advance contact may be necessary for guided group and school visits.
- Destination
- Yalova
- Category
- Hidden Gems
- Address
- Samanlı Köyü, Yalova–Termal Yolu, Yalova Merkez, Yalova, Türkiye