If you’re looking to explore Cappadocia in peace, Avanos, less frequented by visitors than nearby Goreme, is a quiet and traditional Turkish town from which it is easy to set out for the land of fairy chimneys and the sights of Cappadocia. Known for its pottery, which is crafted from the red clay of the Kizilirmak River, Avanos is a small and charming town whose rustic streets you can walk in complete calm, or to where you can easily retire after a day of exploration.