Karatay Lavender Garden, launched by Karatay Municipality in 2019 in the Karaaslan Üzümcü neighborhood, has become one of Konya’s major tourism destinations over the years. Recognized as one of Türkiye’s largest themed lavender gardens, the site welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year while also contributing to the economy through lavender production and value-added lavender products.
Lavender grown at Karatay Lavender Garden is processed after harvest and used as a raw material for a variety of products. In addition to lavender oil and lavender water, products made from lavender include soda, ice cream, soap, candles, cream, cologne, jam, Turkish delight and various cosmetic products. As the range of products has expanded over the years, Karatay Lavender has stood out not only for its visual appeal but also for its contribution to production and added value.
Karatay Lavender Garden also contributes to tourism activity through various events. As part of the fifth Traditional Karatay Lavender Days, organized by Karatay Municipality in 2026, lavender-themed stalls, local products, children’s activities, stage performances and various events were held in and around the garden. Thousands of visitors attended the garden and festival area throughout the events.
Welcoming visitors throughout July during the 2026 season, Karatay Lavender Garden hosted harvesting activities at the end of the season. According to a statement from the municipality, more than 500,000 people visited the garden this year. The harvested lavender is processed into value-added products used across different sectors.
Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca said the lavender garden is an important project not only for tourism but also for production, employment and economic value. Kılca noted that the lavender is processed into different products after harvest, bringing it into the production cycle.
Women’s cooperatives also play a role in the production of lavender-based products. According to the municipality, the lavender is processed by a women’s cooperative and turned into various products. This not only increases the economic value of lavender production but also contributes to women’s employment.
Today, Karatay Lavender Garden continues to contribute to Konya’s promotion and economy as an important project bringing together tourism, agriculture and local production.
