Köprülü Canyon National Park offers visitors the opportunity to do more than one activity due to its natural, cultural and historical riches, which is 80 km away from the city center of Antalya. The area covers an area of 366,140 decares, where Köprüçay River and Selge Ancient City are located within the borders of the Manavgat district. It was declared a national park in 1973. The park is the largest natural cypress forest in the entire Mediterranean Region, is 14 km. It has one of the longest canyons in Turkey, with its length and wall height exceeding 100 meters.
Many natural beauties increase the value of Köprülü Canyon National Park. It is in the steep and steep canyons originating from the Taurus Mountains and pouring into the Mediterranean from the south of Serik; Köprüçay is an excellent option for rafting and water sports with a high flow rate. In addition to high adrenaline activities such as swimming, rock climbing, trekking, cycling, orienteering, the park offers exciting activities such as wildlife watching, camping, highland excursions, jeep safari, photography, and the opportunity to be in touch with nature without limits.
Köprülü Canyon National Park has a rich fauna, rare species such as Anatolia's only endemic bird species, Anatolian Scavenger, land salamander species and endangered Red Vulture survive.
Selge Ancient City is west of Köprüçay, attracting culture and history enthusiasts. Among the ruins of the city from the Roman Period, arches, castles, roads, bridges, baths, theater, temples, cisterns are among the archaeological structures worth seeing.
Standing out with their interesting geomorphological features, Adam Kayalar and St. You can also include St. Paul's Road, known as the path that Paul walked during his first missionary adventure in Anatolia, in your travel plans.
Entrance to Köprülü Canyon National Park is free. Eating and drinking facilities, resting and accommodation areas located on both sides of Köprüçay, famous for its trout, provide visitors with a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.
