FULL MARKS TO THE CAMPSITE FROM THE TOURISTS STAYING IN KARATAY CARAVAN PARK.

The holiday habits of the citizens have also changed a lot together with the coronavirus outbreak. Camping tourism in the open air and nature has become a popular area of interest, especially in crowded environments, rather than regular holidays.  Karatay Municipality's Caravan Park continues to be the center of attraction for tourists who travel to Konya with their caravans from all over the world and Turkey. Tourists who come to Konya as a day trip or prefer Karatay Caravan Park for accommodation are very satisfied with both the campsite and the free services provided, and they want this service to set an example for municipalities across Turkey.

Karatay Municipality's Caravan Park, the first and only caravan park in Konya continues to be an indispensable haunt for domestic and foreign tourists who go on touristic tours with their caravans.

Karatay Caravan Park, created to get a share of Konya from Caravan tourism, which has started to be preferred more especially due to the pandemic, continues to host tourists in this context.

Domestic and foreign tourists traveling with their caravans and coming to Konya in order to visit the historical, cultural, and natural beauties of the city do not leave it without staying at the 2,000 square meter Karatay Caravan Park Area at the intersection of Adana Ring Road and Ereğli Ring Road.

Everything has been provided for visitors staying in Karatay Caravan Park. Karatay Caravan Park enabling you to be in touch with nature for the caravan vehicle, in addition to a 50 square meter park and a 15 square meter tent area,  has toilet, washroom and bathroom facilities, as well as free electricity and water so that visitors can spend more comfortable time.

Visitors also do not leave Konya without visiting the Karatay City Park and Karatay Municipality Zoo, which are just next to the Karatay Caravan Park.

TOURISTS ARE PLEASED WITH THE KARATAY CARAVAN PARK

Domestic and foreign visitors staying in Karatay Caravan Park say that they are very pleased with this service of Karatay Municipality

Tourists, who emphasized that they can meet all their needs free of charge in the Karatay Caravan Park and that the free services provided in the park is an important detail for them, also say that they want such projects to set an example for all municipalities in Turkey.

Foreign tourists coming from France to visit Konya said the following, “We found this campground from French applications, and when we came here, we saw that it was designed very nicely for caravan users. We have caravans, tents, and places to stay. In short, everything needed for caravan travellers is available here. Thank those who contributed.

Chris and Marianne Fisher, the British couple, who went on a world tour with their caravan from England, also visited Konya in Turkey, where they came for three days due to the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak. The couple who stayed in Karatay Karavan Park did not neglect to share it on their social media accounts during their stay in Caravan Park. Chris Fisher, the British Tourist, praised the opportunities in Karatay Caravan Park in his post. Fisher said: “We are in Konya, and it is a beautiful city. We are now at the campsite. There are areas where you can have a picnic, there are toilets, washrooms, water and shower facilities and everything is so beautiful. We welcome all our friends here.”

Emre Özgem, who was dealing with the tourism sector and came to Konya from Kastamonu, was among those who preferred Karatay Caravan Park with his caravan, where he stayed with his family. Emre Özgem, who stated that they went on a tour of Turkey for the summer months, said the following about the Karatay Caravan Park: “Karatay Municipality's caravan park was already praised. We are here for two days. We experienced this place, and the services are good, the staff is very interested in us. The cleanliness and order of the park are quite good. We recommended this place to all our friends related to caravan tourism from our social media accounts. We want such places in every single city.”

Ayhan Akbaş, who visited Konya from Ankara, emphasized that they are among the citizens who have started to be interested in caravan tourism like many people, particularly due to the pandemic. Akbaş, who cited that they started to travel with his wife and children during the summer months, said the following: "We decided to stay here as Konya has a caravan park. We encountered a very nice facility. Frankly, we did not expect this much. It has everything with electricity, water and green areas. We liked this place very much, and we recommend it to everyone. I would also like to thank Karatay Municipality. I hope this place will set an example for other municipalities in our country.”

İbrahim Bağırdı, who stopped over in Karatay Caravan Park on the way from İzmir to Malatya with his wife and stayed in this park again on his return, also stated that they liked Karatay Caravan Park very much. İbrahim Bağırdı who said, “We have heard about this place before and there is as much as we heard about it” also said the following: . “This is a nice place with its campsite, washrooms, water, electricity, and many other services. Especially due to the pandemic, such areas have become even more important. This park area has also been designed under epidemic conditions and sensitivity. So far, we have had the opportunity to see and stay in many caravan parks, but I think Karatay Caravan Park is number one among them. I want to thank everyone who contributed.

Ayşegül Sarıyaşar, who travels together with her family in a caravan and stayed in Karatay Caravan Park, noted that they love nature and caravan tourism and that they have preferred such a life for ten years.

Ayşegül Sarıyaşar, who emphasized that this lifestyle has gained more importance due to the effect of the pandemic, cited the following:  “We preferred to travel by caravan and to be in touch with nature for the last two years in which there was a pandemic. However, indeed, we have preferred such a life for ten years. Today we are at Karatay Caravan Park. We were very pleased with it here. It is an important advantage both for the services provided and for being close to the city. There are many places to visit in Konya. Therefore, tourists who come here for the day trip can park their caravans here very easily and tour the city. In terms of security, this place is at a very advantageous point. We want such services to set a good example to all municipalities because caravanning started to develop in our country. Interest in this field has increased even more due to the pandemic. I want to thank Karatay Municipality for this good service.”

Hasan Kılca, the Mayor of Karatay, also stated that their efforts will continue to make Konya, which is among the most visited cities by domestic and foreign tourists, benefit from caravan tourism, and invited all guests to Karatay Caravan Park. Hasan Kılca, the Mayor, stated that providing domestic and foreign tourists who come to Konya to stay in the city, even for a day trip, is important both in terms of its promotion and economic return, and that they offered all kinds of opportunities for the tourists staying here and that the tourists staying in the Caravan Park are leaving Konya pleasantly.