Köprülü Canyon

Köprülü is a canyon and a National Park in the Province of Antalya, Turkey. The canyon stretches for 14 km along the Köprü River and is 400 metres deep in some places. At the rest area there are fish restaurants offering delicious food especially fresh trout. The Roman Oluk Bridge over the canyon and the Bugrum Bridge over the Kocadere stream were engineering feats of their time.

Getting there

Northeast of Antalya on the Side road take the turn off for Tasagil and Beșkonak, for the beautiful circular, scenic route that leads to the Koprulu Canyon National Park. The road criss-crosses over the clear, flowing water of the mountain river and passes through virgin forests and over rippling waterfalls. Reaching the park, 92 km from Antalya, you will encounter a valley of wild beauty rich in flora and fauna.

External links

* http://www.antalya-ws.com/english/nparks/koprulu.asp Pictures of the Canyon