{"id":144,"date":"2021-05-25T15:31:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T13:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/?page_id=144"},"modified":"2021-06-16T09:30:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T07:30:47","slug":"kursunlu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/kursunlu\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Nature Park in Antalya: Access and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Antalya is a unique city in Turkey, rich with <strong>water sources<\/strong>. In fact, it is one of the best regions in Turkey to find a source and relax under a waterfall with friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>In Antalya, visitors and locals love to take some time and go visit the best natural water attraction around: <strong>Kur\u015funlu Waterfall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Kur\u015funlu Waterfall is among the <strong>most alluring natural beauties in Antalya <\/strong>at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, you will find detailed information about how to visit, entrance information, and how to access to Kur\u015funlu Waterfall.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kur\u015funlu waterfall in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"668\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"kur\u015funlu waterfall in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/kursunlu-waterfall-antalya-turkey.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"470\" data-pinpro-key=\"mh28orfk7\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/prag_50_sehenswuerdigkeiten_pinterest-7.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Will you visit the Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Nature Park in Antalya, Turkey ? \u27a4 Read Info on \u2714 Access \u2714 Tour \u2714 Tips \u2714\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/kursunlu\/?tve=true&amp;tcbf=8a45bbc0ac\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619178520274\" data-alt-text=\"What Can I Do at the Waterfall?\">What Can I Do at Kur\u015funlu Waterfall?<\/h2>\n<p>Kur\u015funlu Waterfall is a great choice for <strong>a peaceful and relaxing day in nature<\/strong>. You can take a walk around to explore the flowing waters that create small ponds. You can also can <strong>have a nice picnic <\/strong>under the shade of pine trees with the sound of the flowing water.<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>4-century-old water mills<\/strong> on your way to the waterfall. These mills met the grinding needs of the villages in the region at the time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kur\u015funlu Waterfall falls 18 meters<\/strong>. It is the tallest waterfall in the canyon.<\/p>\n<p>Actually, there is not a single waterfall here. You will see a number of <strong>small waterfalls that form 7 small ponds<\/strong>. Although the water decreases a little in the summer season, the waterfall will enchant you during any season.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kur\u015funlu waterfall in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"670\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"kur\u015funlu waterfall in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/kursunlu-waterfall-park-antalya-turkey.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"470\" data-pinpro-key=\"rcpxsis4x\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/prag_50_sehenswuerdigkeiten_pinterest-7.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Will you visit the Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Nature Park in Antalya, Turkey ? \u27a4 Read Info on \u2714 Access \u2714 Tour \u2714 Tips \u2714\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/kursunlu\/?tve=true&amp;tcbf=8a45bbc0ac\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Landscape, Flora, and Fauna<\/h3>\n<p>Kursunlu Waterfall has a marvelous landscape where you can see interesting <strong>rock formations<\/strong> meeting with flowing waters. It is home to a lot of species.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the richness of the flora here, the area is called a &#8220;<strong>plant tunnel<\/strong>&#8220;. The most common tree in the nature park is the cluster pine and it allows the area to remain cool.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from pines, it&#8217;s possible to see laurel, carob, wild olive, mastic, willow, fig, myrtle, oleander, blackberry, wild rose, tamarisk, spruce, kermes oak, thyme, wild mint, beech trees, bracken, and ivy.<\/p>\n<p>Among the aquatic plants, there are water mints, reeds, water hunts, and lotus.<\/p>\n<p>Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Natural Park is home to <strong>many forest animals<\/strong> such as dogs, snakes, turtles, bats, squirrels, foxes, wild boars, rabbits, tortoises, and lizards.<\/p>\n<h3>Facilities at Kur\u015funlu Waterfall<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A parking lot is available at the entrance.<\/li>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">There are playground areas for the children.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">There are pony rides for the children and camel rides for adults<\/li>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">It is possible to find WC, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants around the waterfall.<\/li>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">You can take great photos and enjoy the calmness in the observation terraces.<\/li>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">It is clean enough to see the fish swimming in the stream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kur\u015funlu Waterfall in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"662\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"Kur\u015funlu Waterfall in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/kursunlu-waterfall.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"470\" data-pinpro-key=\"agisl9xfu\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/prag_50_sehenswuerdigkeiten_pinterest-7.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Will you visit the Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Nature Park in Antalya, Turkey ? \u27a4 Read Info on \u2714 Access \u2714 Tour \u2714 Tips \u2714\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/kursunlu\/?tve=true&amp;tcbf=8a45bbc0ac\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619178520275\">Entrance, Tickets, and Tours<\/h2>\n<p><strong>There is an entrance fee to the National Park.<\/strong>&nbsp;The Museum Card is not valid at Kur\u015funlu Waterfall. It is <strong>open to visitors every day <\/strong>but the visiting hours change according to the season. Please check the visiting hours before arriving.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Tickets can be purchased on site. The fee is 10 TL for adults at Kur\u015funlu Waterfall. The entrance fee for children and students is 5 TL.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To book amusement parks, museums, and tour tickets in advance of your trip to the Antalya region, don&#8217;t hesitate to check out the deals in our official shop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kur\u015funlu natural park\" data-id=\"674\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"kur\u015funlu natural park\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/kursunlu-natural-park.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"470\" data-pinpro-key=\"y1foy7rij\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/prag_50_sehenswuerdigkeiten_pinterest-7.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Will you visit the Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Nature Park in Antalya, Turkey ? \u27a4 Read Info on \u2714 Access \u2714 Tour \u2714 Tips \u2714\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/kursunlu\/?tve=true&amp;tcbf=8a45bbc0ac\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619178520276\" data-alt-text=\"How to Get to the Waterfall\">How to Get to Kur\u015funlu Waterfall<\/h2>\n<p>Kur\u015funlu Waterfall is located approximately 20 km from the center of Antalya.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Private vehicles:&nbsp;<\/strong>After arriving in the town of Aksu, 3 km after the Antalya Airport, road signs will lead you to turn left. From the sign here, it takes 10-15 minutes to reach the entrance of the national park by car. To get a car, check our guide about how to <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/plan\/rent-a-car\/\">rent a car in Antalya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From the center of Antalya every hour:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minibus:&nbsp;<\/strong>Numbers&nbsp;<strong>230 <\/strong>and <strong>231<\/strong> go to Kur\u015funlu Waterfall.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bus:<\/strong> Number <strong>79 <\/strong>can be used to reach Kur\u015funlu waterfall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ANTRAY and Bus:<\/strong> You can also use&nbsp;<strong>ANTRAY.<\/strong> Exit at the &#8220;Meydan&#8221; stop. From here, you can transfer to bus numbers <strong>519, 524, or 524A. <\/strong>Then, get off at the &#8220;Kur\u015funlu Waterfall&#8221; stop.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1619178520277\" data-alt-text=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"kur\u015funlu Waterfall in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"672\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"kur\u015funlu Waterfall in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/kursunlu-wat.-antalya-in-turkey.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"470\" data-pinpro-key=\"yiek493xn\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/prag_50_sehenswuerdigkeiten_pinterest-7.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Will you visit the Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Nature Park in Antalya, Turkey ? \u27a4 Read Info on \u2714 Access \u2714 Tour \u2714 Tips \u2714\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/kursunlu\/?tve=true&amp;tcbf=8a45bbc0ac\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619178520278\" data-alt-text=\"History of Kur\u015funlu Waterfall\">The History of Kur\u015funlu Waterfall<\/h2>\n<p>Kur\u015funlu Waterfall is located in a deep canyon. It was turned into a park with facilities around the main waterfall. It opened to visitors in 1986. The waterfall and picnic area covers an area of 33 hectares. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kur\u015funlu Waterfall hosts <strong>300,000 visitors per year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Read about more <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">waterfalls in the Antalya<\/a> region here.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1619178520279\">Contact<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>Kur\u015funlu, Kursunlu \u015eelalesi, 07119 Aksu\/Antalya<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Opening Hours:&nbsp;<\/strong>08.00-19.00<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Public Transport:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Minibus:&nbsp;<\/strong>Number&nbsp;<strong>230&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>231.<\/strong><strong>Bus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Number&nbsp;<strong>79<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antalya is a unique city in Turkey, rich with water sources. 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