Breathtaking Waterfalls in Turkey: A Visual and Auditory Treat
Home to many natural wonders, Turkey's unique beauties are countless. Among these natural beauties, which are definitely included in travel routes with their relaxing sound and being home to many species, there are of course waterfalls. We have compiled the most beautiful waterfalls in Turkey, which we think you may want to add to your list of places to see! Let's take a look at the features and locations of beautiful waterfalls together.
1. Kapuzbasi Waterfall - Kayseri
Kapuzbaşı Waterfall, located in Yahyalı district of Kayseri province, is located in the same area with five large and two small waterfalls in the same district. Kapuzbaşı Waterfall, the largest of these waterfalls, has the title of the second highest waterfall in the world! The waterfall attracts many visitors both from Turkey and abroad thanks to its magnificent nature and the picnic areas, tea gardens and walking paths located in its immediate surroundings. Located at the top of the Taurus Mountains, this series of natural wonder waterfalls is only an hour and a half away from the center of Kayseri. If you are in Kayseri, you should definitely go and see it!
2. Manavgat Waterfall - Antalya
There is no doubt that Manavgat Waterfall is one of the must-see places in Antalya, which is adorned with natural wonders. This natural beauty in Manavgat district, which gives the waterfall its name, is located 3 km from the district center. Although the waterfall is pouring from a cliff of about three and a half meters and not very high, it flows over a wide area with an extremely high flow rate and offers a magnificent visual feast to its visitors. In addition, Manavgat Waterfall welcomes people who want to visit the region in the best way with its picnic areas and fish restaurants.
3. Duden Waterfall - Antalya
Duden Waterfall, which is one of the must-visit places for those who are on their way to Antalya, is divided into two different branches, 'Lower Duden', 7 km from the center of Antalya, and 'Upper Duden', 1 km from the town of Varsak. Located in a region close to Lara Beach and very close to the Youth Park, the Lower Duden Waterfall spills into the Mediterranean Sea from a 40-meter cliff. There is also a cave where the Upper Duden Waterfall, also known as 'Alexander Waterfall', is located. If you are on your way to Upper Duden Waterfall, don't forget to watch the magnificent view from that cave very close to you!
4. Tarsus Waterfall - Mersin
We continue with another waterfall in our Mediterranean Region. Tarsus Waterfall, which is formed by the Berdan Stream pouring from a height of approximately four kilometers, is located in Mersin province. Known today as a natural area that people visit to spend time especially in hot weather, the fact that the area where the Tarsus Waterfall is located was used as a cemetery in Roman times surprises many people. You should definitely see Tarsus Waterfall, which has become the center of attention of many local and foreign tourists, especially with its magnificent view at sunset!
5. Mençuna Waterfall - Artvin
We are going to Artvin this time by making a quick transition from the south to the north of Turkey. Mençuna Waterfall, located in Arhavi district of Artvin province, is located in Kamilet Valley. Especially the part of the valley where the waterfalls are located is also known as the 'hidden paradise' due to its clean air and magnificent view. The waterfall, which also has the opportunity to swim in the pond it creates in the region where it spills; It pours from a total height of 90 meters consisting of two different stages of 80 and 10 meters. Mençuna Waterfall, which can be reached via Çiftekemer Bridge and has natural walking areas around it, is a natural beauty visited by thousands of local and foreign tourists every year. However, it should be noted that the walking paths are quite steep due to the unspoiled natural structures, so be careful!
6. Muradiye Waterfall - Van
Muradiye Waterfall is located in Muradiye district of the same name, 80 kilometers away from Van province. The name of both the district and the waterfall comes from the Ottoman sultan Murat IV. Muradiye Waterfall; It is located on the Bendimahi Stream fed by the waters of Mount Tendürek. The waterfall, which flows from a height of about 50 meters, is a place worth visiting not only for its appearance but also for the other unspoiled natural structures around it. The region, which is open to tourists as well as visitors who want to camp, freezes completely in winter, unlike the situation in summer and spring, and takes on an extraordinary appearance. You should definitely visit this natural wonder, which is frequently used for photo shoots especially in the fall months!
7. Tortum Waterfall - Erzurum
Next up is Tortum Waterfall, known as the largest waterfall in Turkey. Tortum Waterfall; With a width of 22 meters and a height of 48 meters, it is considered one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Although it is thought that this waterfall, which spills from the last part of Tortum Lake, located on a stream in Erzurum-Tortum, is named after the district where it is located, Tortum Waterfall is located in Uzundere district of Erzurum, not in Tortum. The waterfall is called 'Su döken', which is the original Turkish of the word, by the local people. If you are on your way to Tortum Waterfall, which contributed to meeting the electricity needs of our country with the hydroelectric power plant built on it between 1952-1960, do not just walk around it. We recommend you to go up to the viewing balcony with iron railings built in the area where the view looks the best and take a look at this magnificent natural beauty from there!
8. Kurşunlu Waterfall - Antalya
Kurşunlu Waterfall, located in the center of Antalya province, is located in a canyon stretching for 2 kilometers. This canyon, where the waterfall is located, is home to hundreds of different plant and animal species. Due to this feature and the fact that it can be described as a unique natural landscape area, 586 hectares of this region was reserved as a 'Natural Park' in 1991. We recommend you to visit this unique natural place formed by the Kurşunlu Waterfall, which falls from a height of 18 meters, and 7 separate ponds formed by other small waterfalls and lush vegetation, especially between April and December.
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