Pasabag Valley Place guide

Cappadocia’s mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys seem even more surreal as they are formed not only by natural forces of wind and water but also by the hands of ancient civilizations.

Pasabag Valley, known as Monk’s Valley, was a favourite among hermit monks who lived in seclusion centuries ago. It’s home to some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, and touted as “the most picturesque of all the Cappadocian valleys” by the Rough Guides.

Known as hoodoo or peribacalasi, the fairy chimneys are tall spires of rock that protrude almost 130 feet into the sky from the dry desert land. Mineral deposits cause different colors among the layers of rock, and are made even more stunning by the Turkish sunset. See them in our Cappadocia Highlights & Fairy Chimneys (Red Tour) – Full Day.

How to get there: Pasabag Valley is approximately 7 km from the Goreme town center, and about 15 minutes away by car. It is quite close to the Zelve Open Air Museum, so it is advisable to do both attractions in a day if possible.