Pursaklar: Discover Nature, Animals and Culture

Pursaklar offers unusual reasons to stay: at Endemik Vadi, endemic plants typical of Ankara meet animal species associated with the city. There is also a theatre stage, a city research library and activities focused on exercise and nature. If you are travelling with children and are looking for discoveries of your own rather than just a single destination, you will find a variety of themes here to help plan your days.

Plants, Animals and Outdoor Activities

Alongside its plants, Endemik Vadi is home to the Ankara goat, Ankara cat, Ankara pigeon and Ankara rabbit. So the focus is not solely on plants: the Vadi also introduces these animals associated with Ankara. A hiking trail and a cycling path add to what is on offer. If you would like to do more than simply look at nature and engage with it in a practical way, you can take part in the plant and nature workshops offered there under the guidance of teachers.

Another destination for animal lovers is Evcil Hayvanlar Parkı ve Rehabilitasyon Merkezi. There, citizens and children are introduced to endangered poultry species. The 20 species kept there include the Sultanhuhn, a breed that was raised in palaces during the Ottoman Empire. The centre preserves this and other poultry breeds for future generations. This gives your visit a different focus from Endemik Vadi: here, the focus is on poultry and the history of the Sultanhuhn.

Oyuncakistan on Karaca Caddesi is another specific place for children to visit, with a range of play equipment. Right next door are a freely accessible sports area, a walking path and gazebos. This gives you different activities to consider for your stay without combining them into a single offering.

Culture, City Research and Other Interests

With 679 seats, Devlet Tiyatroları Pursaklar Sahnesi provides a venue for cultural and artistic performances. It opened in 2021 through a collaboration between Pursaklar Municipality and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. For travellers who want to include theatre among their interests alongside outdoor activities, the stage is a cultural destination in its own right. The Tiyatro Günleri series established by the municipality was held for the third time.

Şehir Araştırmaları Kütüphanesi offers a different perspective on the city. It provides resources for city research and a reading room. The collection and reading room can be used free of charge and without membership. The library is open to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students, academic staff, municipal administrations, journalists, researchers and authors, as well as anyone wishing to research cities. This makes it particularly interesting if you would like to explore urban topics during your trip.

For those interested in sports, there is also a golf range with a mini-golf course featuring 13 teeing areas. There is an opportunity to learn about mini-golf under the guidance of professional trainers. The facility was established for athletes and citizens. If you want to give different weight to nature trails, culture and a sporting activity, you can consider these as separate options for your stay.

The Engelsiz Yaşam Merkezi, operated by Pursaklar Municipality, organises, among other things, courses to develop hand skills and motor skills, educational seminars, discussion sessions, sporting events and cultural trips for people with special needs. This range encompasses practical, educational, social and cultural activities. These offerings broaden the picture of Pursaklar to include a municipal centre with a variety of focus areas.

When choosing a holiday rental in Pursaklar, you can start by considering which of these interests will shape your trip: nature and animals, theatre and city research, or play and exercise activities. The different themes can help you tailor your stay to your own preferences.

More places to consider when planning your trip: Elmadağ, Yukarıbağdere, Akkaya, Dikmen, Polatlı, Çayırhan, Gölbaşı and Karahisar.

For the broader travel overview: Ankara.