TURKEY’S LARGEST CANYONS
Not Scandinavia, not America at all. Turkey is here! Have you heard this phrase a lot recently?. Oh these travelers! Now that the canyons are the new curiosity point of the world and Turkey, it would be impossible not to explore.. All of the places that make you wonder where is this place, whether there are such places in Turkey, are on this list.. If you say that there is more, then we are waiting for your suggestions in the comments.
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Kastamonu- Valla Canyon
Kastamonu Pınarbaşı District’ It starts near Muratpaşa Village in. It is a short distance to reach Valla Canyon, that is, by a 1.5 km path.. The highest point of the cliffs reaches 1200 meters. Valla Canyon begins at the confluence of Devrekanı Stream and Kanlıçay.
Isparta- Yazılı Canyon
There is a historical royal road above the valley through which the waters of the Göksu River pass.. A magnificent canyon! At the starting point of the canyon, Sütçüler Village from the Hellenistic period, and the end point is Alanya.. You can visit the canyon through the creek or from the side of the creek with a stony road.
Antalya- Güver Uçurumu Canyon
The 2 km-long cliff, located in the Flats Pine National Park, is 21 km from the center of Antalya. takes place. Attention! Güver Canyon was formed in 1 million years.. It was formed by the erosion of the karstic land by the water in the canyon.. There is also a picnic area in the 115-meter-high canyon.. Picnic means crowded and unconscious picnickers, so let’s be careful about this.
Antalya- Wisdom Valley (Köprüçay Valley)
Wisdom Valley or Köprüçay Valley, in other words, two famous trucks at once. is hosting. Rafting in Köprüçay, flowing at 160 km, and Oluktepe Bridge are some of the miraculous structures of this canyon.. Extending from Isparta to Antalya, Köprüçay is a natural wonder.
- Antalya- Köprülü Canyon Manavgat: The canyon that gives its name to Köprülü Canyon National Park is 14 km long.
- Antalya- Tazı Canyon: A newly discovered canyon 200 meters above Köprülü Canyon. The fact that it is higher up also allows it to dominate the natural scenery.
Samsun- Kapıkaya Canyon
The canyon in Bafra also hosts various nature sports with KapıkayaFest.
Samsun, Vezirköprü- Şahinkaya Canyon
Turkey’s second largest water canyon, Şahinkaya, is located on Altınkaya Dam Lake. The canyon, which is 13 km away from the town of Vezirköprü, is 1500 meters long.. Apart from trekking, you can also take a boat tour in the canyon, which is also suitable for camping. At the festival, where Falcon Fest is held every year, paragliding is the most prominent sport
Adana- Kapikaya Canyon
A scene from the James Bond movie was shot here, and it caught the attention of the world. It was thought to build a glass bridge over the canyon, which is 40 km from Adana, but now it’s just a thought.
Karabük- Yenice Sugar Canyon
The 6.5 km long canyon is located in Yenice district. Walking track after 2 km vehicle road. It rises up to 250 meters.
Kayseri- Hacer Valley
Hacer Valley, located in Aladağlar National Park, includes Karpuzbaşı Waterfall and Hacer Forest, one of Turkey’s best protected forests.
Edremit, Balıkesir – Altınoluk Şahin Deresi Canyon
The canyon, which rises up to 700 meters, is 27 km long in total.. This canyon makes a kind of circulation by smelling iodine from the sea and pine from the mountains.
Siirt Rasıl Hacar (Holed Stone), Botan Valley
The historical place Rasıl Hacar, the Dikili Taş, was on the agenda with unpleasant events, but when it turned into a recreation area, it especially attracted the attention of travelers.. You can watch the view of Delikli Taş, located at a point overlooking the Botan Valley.
