The high altitude mountains of Turkey have made the country an important centre for winter tourism, and skiing is becoming increasingly popular.
Agri - Bubi Mountain
This ski resort is on the mountain of Bubi, in Eastern Anatolia, 18km south-west of the centre of Agri.
Arrival: There are flights from Ankara and Istanbul, and transport from Agri to the resort is only by private vehicles.
Geography: The ski season runs between December to April. The area has a terrestrial climate, and the resort is covered with alpine meadows, which is covered with 1-2m of snow in the winter.
Facilities: There is a ski lodge belonging to the Agri City Directorate, and a café. There is a T-bar and chair-lift.