{"id":300,"date":"2021-02-15T14:32:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T13:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/?page_id=300"},"modified":"2021-06-13T22:34:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T20:34:40","slug":"national-parks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/attraction\/national-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best National Parks in Antalya Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to centuries-old ruins, ancient sites and picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/beach\/\">beaches<\/a>, Antalya province also boasts a number of idyllic natural wonders.<\/p>\n<p>The national parks with their impressive waterfalls, underground lakes and steep <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/canyon\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">canyons <\/a>with wild rivers are very popular destinations, especially on hot summer days. Visit the national parks and be enchanted by the rich natural beauty of Antalya.<\/p>\n<p>On this page, you will find a list with all 5 National Parks in Antalya region as well as a bonus tip.<\/p>\n<h2>1. K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon National Park<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Koprulu Canyon in Antalya in Turkey\" data-id=\"2418\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Koprulu Canyon in Antalya in Turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/Koprulu-Canyon-in-Antalya-in-Turkey.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon National Park is one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/attraction\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">attractions <\/a>in Antalya region. It is famous for K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon and its exciting outdoor activities. You can go river kayaking, join a 14-km rafting tour on the K\u00f6pr\u00fccay River of K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon, go swimming, camping or trekking. Safari tours such as Jeep or bike safaris, as well as horse riding, while enjoying the view of Taurus Mountain, are also popular options.<\/p>\n<p>Another interesting fact is that the ruins of Selge Ancient City is located in the national park, as well as the Oluk Bridge from the Roman period.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Kanyon Milli Park\u0131,<u> <\/u>Bozyaka, 07550 Manavgat\/Antalya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more in our Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/canyon\/koprulu\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Visit the K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon in Antalya : Access and Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Alt\u0131nbe\u015fik Cave National Park<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1745\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"369\" data-init-height=\"630\" title=\"alt\u0131nbesik cave in antalya\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/altinbesik-cave-in-antalya.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"369\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alt\u0131nbe\u015fik Cave National Park in the steep Manavgat Valley lies 678 meters above sea level. It is home to a rich wildlife and captivates its visitors with its natural beauty and its fascinating cave system.<\/p>\n<p>The most famous attraction here is <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/cave\/altinbesik\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Alt\u0131nbe\u015fik Cave<\/a>, the third largest underground lake in the world. You can discover the hidden cave and its turquoise lake by a boat tour that will sail you along the cave&#8217;s stalagmites, stalactites, and travertine. Another popular sight in the area is the so-called \u201cButtoned Houses\u201d in Ormana Village, some of which are 300 years old.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-style: normal;\">Address<\/span><\/strong>: Alt\u0131nbe\u015fik Ma\u011faras\u0131 Milli Park\u0131, \u0130brad\u0131\/Antalya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Olympos Beyda\u011flar\u0131 National Park<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Olympos Beyda\u011flar\u0131 National Park in Antalya\" data-id=\"2420\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Olympos Beyda\u011flar\u0131 National Park in Antalya\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/Olympos-Beydaglari-National-Park-in-Antalya.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Olympos Beyda\u011flar\u0131 National Park, also known as Beydaglari Beach National Park, located in Kemer is a 34,425 ha national park. Ancient cities hidden in these mountains combined with interesting rock formations of limestone and serpentine rocks make it a very fascinating place to visit.<\/p>\n<p>You can combine sightseeing of ancient cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/history\/phaselis\/\">Phaselis <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/history\/olympos\/\">Olympos <\/a>with a trip to the nature. There are a lot of activities that you can do in this landscape, which is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/canyon\/goynuk-canyon\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">G\u00f6yn\u00fck Canyon<\/a>, including paragliding, mountain climbing, canyoning, camping and trekking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong><u>:<\/u> Olympos Beyda\u011flar\u0131Milli Parki, Arslanbucak, 07980 Kemer\/Antalya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Gulluk Mountain Termessos National Park<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gulluk Mountain Termessos National Park in Antalya\" data-id=\"2422\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Gulluk Mountain Termessos National Park in Antalya\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/Gulluk-Mountain-Termessos-National-Park-in-Antalya.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The 6700-hectare Gulluk Mountain Termessos National Park is situated about 35 km from the city center of Antalya. The park&#8217;s highlight is G\u00fcll\u00fck Mountain in the heart of the national park, where the well-preserved remains of the<a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/history\/termessos\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"> ancient city of Termessos<\/a> are located. Around the ancient city you will come across geological formations such as valleys, hills and deep gorges like Mecene Gorge. The impressive mountain scenery and the rich flora and fauna with rare species of wild animals make the national park a beautiful place for a walk in nature or for a picnic.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong><u>:<\/u> G\u00fcll\u00fck Da\u011f\u0131 Termessos Milli Park\u0131, G\u00fcll\u00fck Da\u011f\u0131\/Antalya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Sakl\u0131kent Canyon National Park<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Saklikent Canyon in Turkey (Editorial)\" data-id=\"2424\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"468\" data-init-height=\"667\" title=\"Saklikent Canyon in Turkey (Editorial)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/04\/Saklikent-Canyon-in-Turkey.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"468\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Although Sakl\u0131kent Canyon National Park between Antalya and Mu\u011fla is strictly speaking in Mu\u011fla province, it belongs to our list because of its proximity and natural beauty. It was named after the 300 m deep <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/saklikent-canyon\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Sakl\u0131kent Canyon<\/a>, one of the main attractions in southwestern Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>You can discover this hidden paradise with its plateaus rich in pine trees and natural springs or visit the ancient cities of Tlos and <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/history\/letoon\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Letoon<\/a>. Activities such as rafting, mountain climbing and trekking are also possible. Sakl\u0131kent Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, awaits its visitors with rapids, ice-cold water, natural formations, mud ponds and sheer rock walls rising up to 700 meters into the sky.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>:Sakl\u0131kent Milli Park\u0131, Kayadibi, 48300 Seydikemer\/Mu\u011fla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Bonus: Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Nature Park<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"664\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"369\" data-init-height=\"630\" title=\"kur\u015funlu waterfall in antalya in turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/kursunlu-waterfall-in-antalya-in-turkey.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"369\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>20 kilometers northeast of Antalya hides a picturesque oasis. Kur\u015funlu Nature Park enchants its visitors with a spectacular waterfall that plunges about 12 meters into the depths. Surrounded by beautiful scenery of waterfall, pine forests and twisting lianas, you can walk along the trails and explore the area or have a relaxing picnic and rest. <span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><strong>Address<\/strong><\/span>: Kur\u015funlu \u015eelalesi Tabiat Park\u0131, Kur\u015funlu, Kursunlu \u015eelalesi, 07119 Aksu\/Antalya<span style=\"font-style: normal;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">You can also check the related articles about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/canyon\/koprulu\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">K\u00f6pr\u00fcl\u00fc Canyon in Antalya<\/a><\/li>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/cave\/altinbesik\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Alt\u0131nbe\u015fik Cave National Park in Antalya<\/a><\/li>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\">\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/saklikent-canyon\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Sakl\u0131kent Canyon close to Fethiye <\/a><\/li>\n<li tve-droppable\"\"=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/waterfall\/kursunlu\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Kur\u015funlu Waterfall Nature Park in Antalya<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to centuries-old ruins, ancient sites and picturesque beaches, Antalya province also boasts a number of idyllic natural wonders. The national parks with their impressive waterfalls, underground lakes and steep canyons with wild rivers are very popular destinations, especially on hot summer days. 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