Koprulu Canyon National Park is the most popular watersport location in Turkey. Koprulu (Köprülü) The national park is great for walking, exploring the historic ruins or simply enjoying the magnificent Mediterranean landscape. In the heart of the various natural charms of a rich valley lies the park. Continue following the Kopru River for 14 km and reach a maximum height of 400 m.
The canyon of Koprulu, proclaimed a National Park in 1973, comprises 35,719 hectares. The National Park in Manavgat is located 49 kilometres north-east of Antalya in the highlands. The route along the shore passes through Beskonak, from Antalya to Manavgat.
In the heart of the various natural charms of a rich valley lies the Koprulu Canyon National Park. The canyon continues for 14 kilometres along the river Koprucay up to 400 metres above sea level. Selge Antique City and Bozburun Mountain are inside the national park boundaries. The national park of Koprulu Canyon boasts a diverse flora includes red pine trees, black pine trees, cedar trees, fir trees, oaks, and wild olives.
Roman engineering patterns are remarkable in Oluk Bridge on Kopru River and the Bugrum Bridge on Kocadere Stream. By means of stone and overlapping techniques, the Oluk Bridge was created 27 metres above canyon. It was built in the 2nd century AD. The national park boasts a diverse flora includes red pine trees, black pine trees, cedar trees, fir trees, oaks, and wild olives. The largest cypress forest in Asia minör is also housed in the National Park.
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The Ancient City of Selge and the Mount Bozburun are inside the National Park boundaries. The raftsmen come for rafting on Kopru River in the Oluk Bridge or the village of Beskonak. Guesthouses of Village sort are available in the vicinity. One of the longest canyons in Turkey is Koprulu Canyon.
With its salmon trouts, the Kopru River is renowned. Cypress, cedar, pine and black pine trees are the most important plant feature in Koprulu Canyon National Park and the Mediterranean cypress forest is 400 hectares broad. The Roman Oluk Bridge over the canyon and the Kocadere Bridge were their work of engineering.
Things to Do in Koprulu Canyon National Park
Nature photography, touring archaeological sites, geological formations, hiking and camping, rafting on the KOPRU river under the historical Roman bridges.
Both sides are flanked by high and impassable slopes, while the Kopru River feeds underground springs, one of Turkey’s most striking natural places. Rafting begins around 100 metres below Oluk Bridge and offers a side pocket where the river is tranquil. The amateurs row to know the technique and reach the bridge in the other direction.