Koprulu Canyon
Koprulu Kanyon National Park is in the Manavgat district of the Antalya. Northeast of Antalya on the Side road take the turn off for Tasagil and Beskonak, for the beautiful circular, scenic route that leads to the Koprulu Canyon National Park. Reaching the Koprulu Canyon, 92 km away from Antalya, you will come to a valley of wild beauty very rich in flora and fauna. The Koprulu Canyon stretches about 14 km along the Kopru River and is more than 400 meters deep in some places.
The Koprulu Canyon is ideal for rafting and camping covered with trees along the sides of the river. The canyon forms a valley between the villages of Bolasan and Beskonak, the walls of which are over 100 meters. Pine, cypress and cedar trees form the ecosystem of the region and the Mediterranean cypress forest, over 400 hectares wide, is the most significant flora characteristic in the Koprulu Canyon National Park. The most significant wildlife in the Koprulu Canyon region includes deer, mountain goats, bears, foxes, wolves, rabbits and badgers. There exists plenty of trout in various branches of the Kopru River.
Apart from the natural beauty, historical places of interest in the region include the ruins of the Roman City of Selge about 12 km away. Selge still has the remains of a theater, agora, temples of Zeus and Artemis, and cisterns. The Oluk and Bugrum bridges connect the remains of the ancient stone road connecting Selge to Pamphylia.
The River Kopru is an important area for watersports, and is ideal for rafting. Camping is also popular along the shady riverbanks, and there are also cosy restaurants with reasonable prices available.