14. Köprülü Canyon

Koprülü Canyon is a National Park.  This valley of wild beauty, rich in flora and fauna, is a centre for rafting.  Restaurants specialise in fresh trout.

Geography

• Köprülü Canyon means “canyon with a bridge”. 
• The canyon stretches for 14 kilometres, around the Köprü River, and is 400 metres deep in some places.
• The Roman Oluk Bridge over the canyon and the Bugrum Bridge over the Kocadere stream were both major feats of engineering when they were built.

Key Facts

• Admission to the National Park, located 120 km to the west of Alanya, is free.
• Restaurants offering delicious food, especially fresh trout, are found at the end of the asphalt road.
• Many white water rafting companies are based at the end of the asphalt road.  They focus on entertainment, rather than serious sport.


Shorex: full day, could be combined with 15.