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Argos in Cappadocia, one of the most original transformation projects in Cappadocia, was implemented to reveal the beauties of Cappadocia, to spread the conservation culture and to transfer this heritage to future generations.
Argos in Cappadocia, which was implemented to reveal the natural beauties of Cappadocia and to transfer the heritage created here to the future, is one of the most original transformation projects in Cappadocia. Argos in Cappadocia focuses on sustainability from the root; carries out its works in order to contribute to the cycle of life and nature.
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The Story of Argos In Cappadocia
Argos in Cappadocia’s history dates back to 1996. This story, which actually started with the idea of building a house rather than a hotel, has completely changed after the remains unearthed during the construction. Revealing and showing the beauties of Cappadocia transformed the idea of home into a hotel. Under the supervision of expert architects, historians and the conservation board, hotel rooms were built, each of which took years to build and gradually processed on an area of 13,500 square meters.
Features of Argos In Cappadocia
At Argos in Cappadocia, every single detail has been thought through. From the tables to the carpets, from the sound system to the umbrella, every detail in the rooms has been put together with fine taste. Constructed using regional stone and woodwork, the rooms are furnished with a combination of modern furniture made with traditional Turkish handicrafts.
Argos in Cappadocia, one of the most original transformation projects in Cappadocia, was implemented to reveal the beauties of Cappadocia, to spread the conservation culture and to transfer this heritage to future generations.
Argos in Cappadocia offers the opportunity to socialize with many different activities as well as the peace of tranquility. At Argos in Cappadocia, you can enjoy the pool by watching the colorful hot air balloons, have a massage against the view of Mount Erciyes and Güvercinlik Valley, eat delicious meals using products from the hotel’s garden, and watch the valleys, vineyards, apricot and apple orchards in front of the fireplace or on the terrace in the evening.
Even if you never leave the hotel, you will encounter many interesting details that give you information about the basic characteristics of Cappadocia and make you feel the spirit of the region. For example, an underground tunnel built centuries ago passes through the hotel, and a part of this tunnel, originally thought to be 6 kilometers, connects Tunelli Mansion and Gemil Mansion.
Other Highlights of Argos In Cappadocia
Treatment System
Argos in Cappadocia, which constitutes an important model in the development of Cappadocia, uses a purification system in garden irrigation and plant water consumption in order to use water resources efficiently for future generations.
Rainwater collected from the gratings is collected in a 500-ton water hole, passed through a sand filter and used for garden irrigation. In addition, drip irrigation system is preferred, while saving water, fertilizer and energy, it is aimed to produce high efficiency from the soil. 25% of the irrigation realized throughout the year is met from gray water.
Organic Products Are Growing
While Argos in Cappadocia performs some of the soil irrigation from rain water, it grows its own crops every year with a drip irrigation system. Continuing to work to preserve and sustain the culinary heritage of Cappadocia, the hotel uses organic products grown in its gardens.
Delicious Recipes Await Guests
Garden tours are organized for guests who want to listen to the characteristics and story of the crops, and the tasting of fresh crops from the branch is accompanied by the scents of endemic plants. Collected fresh produce is transformed into delicious recipes and daily menus are created in the cooking workshop held with the Argos in Cappadocia chef.
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Argos Gardens
Vegetables, fruit and tree pieces from the hotel’s garden are passed through the mill and divided into small pieces, contributing to the compost production process. Half of the fertilizers used in gardens throughout the year are obtained from compost. By using the waste for compost fertilizer production, waste recovery is achieved to a large extent; organic waste is used for horticultural crops
Sustainable Projects
A 26-year sustainable rural transformation project; Creating an important model in the development of Cappadocia, Argos in Cappadocia implements focused and measurable studies in the field of sustainability, inspired by its vision of “A Born Good Future”.
