17. Dim River

The Dim River (12-20 km) is a popular summer destination.  Upstream, 20 km to the north east of Alanya, rafting is offered. Downstream, many restaurants and picnic areas offer the chance to swim in cool meltwater.

Key Facts

• Lower down the Dim River, 15-20km to the north east of Alanya, is a large choice of restaurants and picnic places. Some have small beaches. Some have water slides. Some have man-made swimming pools. Most offer the chance to swim in the cool meltwater of the river. 
• Some of the restaurants and picnic places provide free bus services from Alanya. 
• Many of the restaurants specialise in delicious grilled trout.
• Some of the restaurants and picnic places are not easily accessible to visitors with walking difficulties, so checks should be made before booking.


Shorex: Full or half days; combines excellently with 18.