Soraya Spring

Soraya Spring lies at the northernmost point of Iran, on the border between Iran and Turkey, in West Azerbaijan Province. It belongs to Maku County and Bazargan District. It is a large and impressive spring. Its water is crystal clear, and it is even possible to go boating on it. Mount Ararat is clearly visible from the area, and the view of the mountain together with the spring gives the region a special beauty. Soraya Spring is the main source of the Boralan Wetland of Maku and is considered one of the headwaters of the Aras River, which forms the border.

The area around Soraya Spring is covered with a variety of plants and trees. Here you can see oak forests, willow trees and tamarisk, as well as medicinal plants and pasture vegetation. This vegetation is very rich thanks to the abundant water and fertile soil. The area around the spring is home to various animal species. The wildlife of the region includes wild goats and ibex, brown bears, wolves, foxes, hares and many kinds of birds such as partridges and quails. Small fish and other aquatic life can also be seen in the waters of the spring.

The best time to visit Soraya Spring is spring and summer. In these seasons the weather is mild and pleasant and the vegetation of the area is at its most beautiful. Wildlife is also more active at this time, so you can see more animals. Autumn is also a good time to visit, as the leaves of the trees take on beautiful colours and create a stunning landscape.