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Cappadocia in winter — why it's actually better

Snow on the fairy chimneys, half the crowds, balloons that fly more reliably than you'd think.

· 8 min read · Fredoline

Everyone goes to Cappadocia in May or October. The locals know the secret: late November through February has snow on the rock formations, lower hotel prices, and balloon flight days that miss the spring wind cancellations. Here's the case for going when no one else does.

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Everyone goes to Cappadocia in May or October. The locals know the secret: late November through February has snow on the rock formations, lower hotel prices, and balloon flight days that miss the spring wind cancellations. Here's the case for going when no one else does.

Tagged: cappadocia, seasonal, off-season.

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