The walkway
Along the canyon wall.
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Sapadere Canyon is a narrow gorge in the Taurus Mountains above the Alanya coast in southern Turkey, near the village of Sapadere, about 29 km in a straight line east of Alanya and roughly an hour away by a winding mountain road. A mountain stream has cut the gorge into limestone, so its high grey walls come very close together in places, and its floor is filled with clear pools and small cascades. The water stays cold even on the hottest summer days. A wooden and metal walkway about 750 m long follows the canyon wall, crossing the water on small bridges and platforms to a waterfall at the far end. The road there passes mountain villages and banana groves on the lower slopes, and rustic restaurants near the entrance serve trout. A small entry fee is charged. The walkway is easy but can be slippery, and the canyon is a cool escape from the coastal heat in summer, while in winter it may close after heavy rain.
Along the canyon wall.
At the end of the path.
Cold water.
Sapadere, Alanya, Antalya, Turkey
About an hour by car.
No, the walkway is easy but can be slippery.