This piece was written in 2006
I visited Pamukalle about 10 years ago and thought the pools and calcified waterfalls were purely magical.
You could paddle through the water and pools although some areas were quite slippy so a little caution reccomended
There were areas which were drying out and looked grey due to the local hotels diverting the calcareous waters into their swimming pools.
Due to the damage being caused the local council had the Hotels knocked down a few years ago and again the water flows over the travetines and pools.
I have heard that the Cotton Castles are now back to something like their former glory.
While at the Castles visit Cleopatras pool were you can swim among submerged Grecian columns (a charge is made),or visit Hierepolis the stunning remains of a Roman City with over 1200 tombs.
This trip can be booked as a two day one night (staying in an
Hotel overnight) also visiting the ruins of Ephesus,this is also a fantastic site.
The two day visit cost £43.
Ephesus on its own 1 day £28.
Pamukkale (Cotton Castles) 1 day £17.
Both these trips can be booked through Icmeleronline either from home or in resort.
This trip and others can be viewed on the Icmeleronline main page under Excursions.
Is it worth a visit?......In my opinion Yes
Gene
ps. the one day trip tp Pamukkale is something like a 7am pick up and 8-30 pm drop off back in resort,(these times may vary just explaining its a long day)
Dont be concerned about the road system in Turkey to me its excellent.