DÜDEN WATERFALLS AND ESTUARY

 

 

            These are located 12 km from the city centre. The waterfalls, formed by a karstic depression, are 20 metres high and also spring from underground at the point where the water falls. By entering into Dilek Mağarası (Cave of Wishes) located underneath the waterfalls it is also possible to pass to the rear side of the water. The location of the waterfalls has the appearance of a botanical heaven thanks to the rich variety of plants. In the deep valley formed by the falling and flowing water of the waterfalls there are promenades and trout restaurants. The rock tombs observed around the valley bring to mind that the area was a sacred place in ancient times. After 8km the water from the falls forms a small creek, creating a magnificent spectacle as it cascades over the 40 metre high falez rock into the sea in the Lara region. There are restaurants and picnic areas on the falez rock with a view of the sea and waterfalls. Touristic boat tours are organised to the waterfalls from the Marina

 

 

                                  

            KURŞUNLU WATERFALLS

 

 

 

Located at a distance of 24 km east of the city centre, the waterfalls and their environs cover an area of 33 hectares. In the area, which takes the form of a botanical garden, there are 7 ponds connected by the formation of waterfalls. The 18 metre Waterfalls and the green space and beneficial birds in its environs make it a new conservation area. Furthermore, with its picnic and walking areas, and a restaurant, it is a nice place to relax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

Manavgat is situated at a distance of 76 km from Antalya, on the banks of the river Manavgat. Sorgun Ormanı Forest and Titreyen Göl Lake, which was formed as a result of the Manavgat River delta being filled with alluvia, are strikingly beautiful. In the North, the rock-filled Oymapınar Dam Lake, constructed in the deep valley of the river Manavgat on the Taurus mountains, is yet another place well worth a visit, also for its jeep-safari tours. The fertile Manavgat plain, which mainly produces cotton, is suitable for the production of 45 different kinds of fruits and vegetables, including cereals and tropical fruits. In addition to greenhouse cultivation, which has an important place in the economy, is the development of fruit and vegetable production and, during recent years, commercial flower cultivation. Banana plantations are located at the easternmost point of the plain. There are touristic facilities to world standards at Sorgun and Titreyengöl located to the south of the district. The name Manavgat is known to mean Temple of Manauwa/Mother Goddess in the Luwian/Etruscan language. It is thought that during various epochs it was used as the common sacred site of the ancient cities of Seleukeia and Side. Of the Turkoman yörüks descending in masses from the Taurus Mountains down to the Mediterranean littoral after the Malazgirt Battle in 1071, Tugayoğulları settled in the west and Senir Beyleri in the east. The small cascade on Manavgat Creek is 2 m high and 40 m wide.    

 

 

MANAVGAT

 

 

 Located around it are a fish restaurant, a cafeteria, recreational sites and souvenir shops. The great waterfalls are found in the Oymapınar Dam direction of the small cascade. The delta where the creek joins the sea has a unique beauty of its own. Here, daily river boat excursions are organised during the summer season and sea products from the area are offered to tourists during these excursions.         

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                 Smoking Water Falls River