Eskil
Eskil offers surreal natural landforms and birdwatching opportunities. The centerpiece is Lake Tuz (Salt Lake), where visitors walk on white salt flats and observe breeding flamingo colonies, alongside the Tuz Gölü South Promenade and traditional steppe villages.
Tourist experience
Eskil offers surreal natural landforms and birdwatching opportunities. The centerpiece is Lake Tuz (Salt Lake), where visitors walk on white salt flats and observe breeding flamingo colonies, alongside the Tuz Gölü South Promenade and traditional steppe villages.
Key points of interest
Investment outlook
Eskil is an agricultural and salt mining giant in the region. It leads in high-volume sugar beet farming, corn, grain, certified seed production, and commercial salt extraction from Lake Tuz. Investments thrive in modern irrigation tech, seed processing, and solar energy.
Living here
Eskil offers a spacious, industrious, and friendly steppe lifestyle. Positioned along flat agricultural horizons near the Aksaray-Konya highway, residents enjoy clean air and strong community traditions.
History & cultural identity
Eskil lies along the southern shores of Lake Tuz (Salt Lake) in western Aksaray. Inhabited since antiquity, the district derived its name from ancient settlements ('Eski-il' meaning Old Settlement) and developed historically as a vast agricultural and sheep-grazing hub on the Anatolian steppe.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Lake Tuz from Eskil?+
Yes, Eskil provides direct access to the southern shores of Lake Tuz, popular for walking on salt crusts.
What are the main agricultural crops in Eskil?+
Sugar beets, grain corn, wheat, barley, and sunflower seeds are the dominant crops.
How far is Eskil from Aksaray city center?+
Eskil is situated approximately 70 kilometers west of Aksaray city center.