Özet:

The caves are among the geological, geomorphological, hydrographic characteristics, their own floristic and fauna wealth, their historical and cultural qualities and the important tourist attractions of Turkey. However, the preservation of these formations in a healthy manner and the determination of their potential for sustainable use is of great importance. In this scope, Kastamonu, which is among the important things of Turkey in terms of the natural cave existence, has a significant wealth. There are many caves depending on the geological, tectonic and climate characteristics of the island. The cave of Ilgarini and Mantar in the province of Pınarbaşı, Sarpunalınca and Sisli-Gizemli cave in the province of Devrekani, Kuyluç cave in the province of Shenpazar, Kılıçlı cave in the province of Cide and Medil cave in the province of Azdavay are the main cave in the province. These caves in the Kastamonu province have significant tourist potential and are waiting to be evaluated. The Medil Cave is located within the borders of the Ayvat district of the Karakuşlu village connected to the Azdavay district of Kastamonu in the Western Black Sea Division. The cave, located directly east of the Çatak Canyon, where the Devrekani tea opened, is about 7.2 km away from the Azdavay district center. The mountain mountain is 1046 meters above sea level. The Medil cave, which is formed within the mosquitoes of the Mesozoic old (Over Jura-Alt Kretase), draws attention to its historical remains alongside the shaped shapes. These remains, which are thought to belong to the early Roman era, show that the Medil cave has been used for many years as a refuge by the Son of Man. There is an elevation of approximately 6 m between the entrance and the basement of the cave. The entrance to the cave, which has a very narrow and a curve of 30o is quite dangerous.  From the entrance, the cave has been found to be composed of four main halls and galleries that connect them to each other in different sizes and heights. With a total length of 205 m, the Medil cave has historical remains, along with the shaped shaped shaped shaped shaped shaped shaped shaped shaped shaped shaped shaped. The Medil cave, which is characterized by a natural microclimate area, is a hydrologically semi-active cave. The Medil cave, in addition to its droplate shapes, has a significant tourist potential with its historical and cultural characteristics. The cave, which has a significant attractiveness in terms of cavern tourism in the province of Kastamonu, is increasing this importance by its proximity to the Canyon of Çatak. No measures have been taken to assess the tourism potential of the cave. Climbing, lighting and walking paths are mainly needed to eliminate the shortcomings in which tourists who come to the place can travel the cave comfortably. However, all interventions that will bring the cave to tourism should be planned in a way that is compatible with the natural environment and does not lead to destruction in the cave.

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