Burdur is a province in the Lake District of southwestern Turkey, home to the turquoise Salda Lake (nicknamed the 'Turkish Maldives'), the sprawling ancient Greco-Roman city of Sagalassos, and the soda-rich Lake Burdur teeming with flamingos. Flanked by the Taurus Mountains, the province offers a compelling mix of natural spectacle and deep archaeology in an unhurried setting.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Burdur local honey (çiçek balı) — Taurus wildflower honey in ceramic pots; ₺150–₺400 (~$4–$12)
Sagalassos ceramic replicas — small terracotta pieces and coins from the museum shop; ₺80–₺300 (~$2.32–$9)
Salda Lake-themed items — turquoise ceramics, magnets, and postcards; ₺50–₺200 (~$1.45–$6)
Rose products from Isparta (nearby) — rose oil, rose jam, rose-scented soap; sold at local shops; ₺80–₺500 (~$2.32–$14.50)
Handwoven kilim fragments — small souvenir pieces from local weavers at the bazaar; ₺200–₺800 (~$6–$23)
Dried herbs (kekik/thyme) — wild Taurus thyme from bazaar vendors; ₺30–₺80 (~$0.87–$2.32)
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Burdur Saturday Bazaar
Fresh produce, honey, cheese, olives, textiles, dried herbs
Hours: 07:00–15:00
Bucak Pazarı
Local agricultural produce, livestock supplies, village crafts
Hours: 08:00–14:00