Ayaş Mountains, one of the protected mountain steppes around Ankara, is especially important for birds and rare plants. The mountains are covered with steppe and downy oak communities. Many species live here, such as the tawny pipit, long-legged buzzard, syrian woodpecker, ortolan bunting, lesser grey shrike, egyptian vulture, green-underside blue, poseidon blue, lesser chequered blue and anatolian vernal copper. Ayaş district center is also located within the Ayaş Mountains Key Biodiversity Area. Ayaş is famous for its cherry and tomato gardens. We recommend you taste these flavors during your visit.