Saklıkent National Park, or commonly known as Saklıkent Canyon, is the canyon formed by Karaçay, a branch of Eşen Stream that draws the Antalya-Muğla border. It is within the borders of Seydikemer district of Muğla. A steep and deep canyon was formed on the calcareous land, which can be easily eroded by water, with the help of fault cracks. Its length is 18 km and its height is 200 m. Its narrowest point drops to 2 meters. The flow rate of Karaçay, a branch of Eşen Stream, is 14–17 m³/sec at the Canyon exit.
It is a picnic area for Fethiye residents in summer. It is visited by local and foreign tourists. Saklıkent ski resort on Bakırlıdağ, located at the peaks of the Taurus Mountains, can be used for 2-3 months. You can walk in areas of the canyon that are not blocked by water. In areas where walking is difficult, suspension bridges fixed to the canyon wall are used.
Saklıkent, located next to the Kayadibi neighborhood, 45 km away from Fethiye, can be reached. Minibuses depart from Fethiye to Saklıkent. It can be reached from the south, via Palamut neighborhood, from the Yeşilova-Kalkan junction. It can be reached from the north via Burdur.
The plants in the national park area are listed as follows according to their temperature requirements: maquis at lower altitudes, red pines, black pines and cedar trees towards higher elevations. Red pine trees are common at the entrance of the canyon. Black pines are seen above 1000 meters. Cedars, which are monumental trees in high areas on Dumanlıdağ, create interesting visuals. The southeast of Aktar plateau is the area where some bulbous plants such as Cyclamen grow endemic.
Entrance hours to Saklıkent Canyon are determined as 08.45 - 19.30 every day of the week. Credit cards or museum cards are not valid, only cash is accepted at the entrance of the national park. The entrance fee to Saklıkent National Park in 2024 is 23 TL for a full ticket and 12 TL for students. 2024
Saklıkent National Park, or Saklıkent Canyon as it is commonly known, is the canyon formed by Karaçay, a branch of Eşen Stream that draws the Antalya-Muğla border. It is within the borders of Seydikemer district of Muğla. A steep and deep canyon was formed in the calcareous land, which can be easily eroded by water, with the help of fault cracks.
Saklıkent Canyon, located on the Antalya border of Seydikemer, is a tourism center that is literally a natural wonder.
How long does it take to hike Saklıkent Canyon? Since Saklıkent Canyon is a long canyon of 18 km, it may take a long time if you intend to walk to the end of the canyon. But if you cross the bridge, go to the cafe area, spend some time here and return, 1 hour will be more than enough.
The distance between Fethiye and Saklıkent Canyon is 46 km.
Saklıkent Canyon, which is approximately 200 meters high and 18 km long, is a natural wonder that caused the region to be declared a national park in 1996. The steep and deep canyon formation is considered the first canyon in Turkey and the third in Europe in terms of its length.
Even though this canyon is known as Fethiye, it is actually located in Seydikemer district and it is a very long and very beautiful canyon. We can say that the difficulty is below the medium level. While there are opportunities to swim in many canyons in our country, you do not have such an opportunity here.
We recommend that you take rubber shoes or sea shoes, a waterproof bag and waterproof clothes when going to Saklıkent Canyon. You can start your tour after renting rubber shoes to avoid falling off the slippery rocks.
When to Go to Saklıkent? Since ice-cold water flows in the canyon, a visit to the region can be made during the summer months. The canyon is an ideal spot to get away from the summer heat and cool off. The visit can be made on weekdays to see the region when it is calm.
Saklıkent Canyon, located in Saklıkent National Park, is filled with high-flow water. For this reason, you cannot enter the water. A 200 m wooden bridge made of iron rods hung on steep slopes is used to enter and cross the canyon.
We thought about walking halfway down the canyon and turning back when we didn't see anything, but when someone told us to walk, there is a waterfall at the end, we completed the track. The track is a walking area where you can easily get wet and dry, sink and rise, and the waterfall at the end is your reward.
In 2008, it was tendered to Fethiye Tourism infrastructure company. In 2014, the operation of Saklıkent canyon started to be operated by the new district Seydikemer municipality.
It is possible to visit the canyon every day of the week. The canyon accepts visitors between 09.00 - 19.30.
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Antalya province, Kaş district, Saklıkent Canyon Natural Protected Area has been registered as a "Natural Site-Qualified Natural Protection Area" with the Approval of the Ministry Office dated 11.05.2018 and numbered 84457. The registration process for the Sensitive Area to be Definitively Protected is continuing.
Saklıkent rafting track distance is approximately 18 kilometers long. This means that you will be left with breathtaking excitement and adventure for 45 minutes.
The museum card is not valid in this area. For those who come unprepared, services such as purchasing or renting rubber shoes may be available. Saklıkent Canyon, located on the Antalya border of Seydikemer, is a tourism center that is literally a natural wonder.
Saklıkent, a steep and deep canyon, was formed with the help of fault cracks on calcareous land that can be easily eroded by water. It is a unique natural wonder with a length of 18 km and an altitude of 200 meters, with a depth of 2 meters at its narrowest point. The flow rate of Karaçay, a tributary of Eşen Stream, is 14-17 m³/sec at the canyon exit.
Saklıkent Canyon Discovered by Çoban Ekrem
Water flowing beneath you at a high rate, cool and clean air, giant rocks. It excites people. In 1988, Shepherd Ekrem, who was grazing his goats in the region, found Saklıkent Canyon by chance while looking for an escaped goat and immediately notified the authorities.
Saklıkent canyon was formed as a result of the karstic origin of the geological structure and the eroding of the rocks by the Karaçay River, which forms the border between Fethiye and Kaş districts, and the streams coming from the Bey Mountains for thousands of years, and took its current shape with all its beauty and magnificence.
Those who want to go to Saklıkent Canyon by private vehicle can reach there by following the signs on the Fethiye and Antalya highway. It will take between half an hour and 45 minutes to get from Fethiye to Saklıkent Canyon by private vehicle.
Araçla giderseniz İçeri girdiğinizde hemen sağdaki ücretli otoparka (Otopark ücreti 80 tl ) gitmek yerine restaurantların olduğu yerlere park edebilirsiniz (ücretsiz) ve bolca alan mevcut. İçeride mutlaka kanyona girin ücreti 40 tl ve inanın çok şahane bir yer içeride en sonda küçük bir adacığa rastlıyorsunuz mutlaka terliklerle gidin ayakkabılarınızı çıkartın biz çıkartmadık gerek yok diye suyun içine girebilirsiniz (durağan yerleri tabii yoksa akıntı sizi alır götürür çok tehlikeli) çok güzel fotoğraflar çekilebilirsiniz ben sizlere aşağıda fotoğrafları bırakıyorum.
There are many spots inside, there is a place called a hidden paradise, it is a small place, natural spring waters gush out, if you continue to the right from there, you will see small restaurants in the water, I have no idea about the prices. But it has wonderful views, be sure to see it, there are ducks and plenty of geese. Perfect fun places for kids. Please do not chase the geese and ducks, it is dangerous for them and let's not scare the animals.
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