If you are looking for an amazing walk to enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Antalya, the Lower Düden Waterfall is definitely one of the most dazzling natural shows to see in the city.
The Lower Düden Waterfall is a unique beauty located in Düden Park in the Lara district of Antalya. It's a powerful water attraction to see from the sidewalk and also from a boat in the water.
In this article, you will find all the useful information you need to visit Lower Düden Waterfall, including how to visit it (tours with a boat) and what to expect.
What Can I Do at Lower Düden Waterfall in Lara?
One interesting thing to know about the Lower Düden Waterfall is that since the name of the region is Karpuzkaldıran, the waterfall is also called "Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall" which literally means the "watermelon lifter waterfall".
There are two waterfalls with the same name (Düden) in Antalya. This waterfall pours water from the Düden River, one of the largest rivers in southern Anatolia, into the sea from a natural formation at Karpuzkaldıran. There are similar waterfalls on the cliffs but this one is the most impressive and attracts a lot of visitors.
You can watch the beautiful waterfall from Düden Park nearby. It has an observation terrace that gives a special view of the waterfall. This terrace is not a recreation spot but a large green and pleasant area for visitors. It also features a cafeteria, a parking lot, and a picnic area. Having breakfast at one of the restaurants located on the top with the view of the waterfall is a famous attraction in Antalya .
Boat Tours to Düden Waterfall from Kaleiçi:
There are boat tours departing from near the waterfall. It's also one of the definite stops made by boat tours departing from Antalya Yacht Marina in Kaleiçi. On one of the boat tours, you can capture the most beautiful view of the waterfall from the sea. The best seasons for the tour is spring and summer, when you can actually get close to the waterfall with the boat.
With the refraction of the sun's rays, a rainbow is often formed near the waterfall. This view should not be missed. Great pictures are guaranteed!
The place where the waterfall flows into the sea is an important place for fishermen. It's the point where the salty water meets with the fresh water and makes it possible to find most of the fish species in the Mediterranean Sea.
Entrance, Tickets, and Tours
Entrance Fee: The waterfall is open to visitors every day. You don't have to buy a ticket but a parking fee is required for private vehicles.
Boat Tours: You can book a tour from the Antalya harbor and visit the area on a boat tour for between 20 € and 50 €. Several types of tours combining several water activities are available at the harbor. Some tours last 2 hours and some others last 5 hours and prices go up accordingly.
We advise that you to book your tour in advance and enjoy the area on a nice boat trip.
How to Get to the Waterfall?
The waterfal can be reached from the center of Antalya by bus and minibus.
- Bus: You can use bus lines KL08, LF09, LF10, and LC37 from Lara Beach and from the city center, Kaleiçi.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
You can visit Lower Düden Waterfall during all seasons. It is a great escape to find peace close to the city center. It's less crowded from November to April.
There is no entrance fee for Lower Düden Waterfall.
Lower Düden Waterfall is one of the unique beauties of Antalya, located in the Düden Park in Lara district.
You can watch the beautiful waterfall from Düden Park nearby. It has an observation terrace that gives a special view of the waterfall. This terrace is not a recreation spot but a large green and pleasant area for visitors. It also features a cafeteria, a parking lot, and a picnic area. Having breakfast in the facilities located on the top with the view of the waterfall is a famous attraction in Antalya.
There are boat tours departing from near the waterfall. It's also one of the definite stops made by boat tours departing from Antalya Yacht Marina in Kaleiçi. On one of the boat tours, you can capture the most beautiful view of the waterfall from the sea.
The History of Lower Düden Waterfall
this waterfall from the Düden River got this name because it flows under ground. The name of the Düden River in ancient times was "Katarrhaktes".
It's one of the important rivers in the Mediterranean Region, although its length is only 15 km. The water in the river comes from springs 40 km away, flowing underground.
The water rises to the surface in a place called Düdenbaşı and continues on the surface until it reaches the sea. There are two Düden Waterfalls: the Upper Düden Waterfall and the Lower Düden Waterfall.
The Lower Düden Waterfall (Karpuzkaldıran) falls from a height of 40 meters into the sea via Lara road, where the Düden River reaches the sea.
Read about more waterfalls in the Antalya region here.