Turkey · Antalya
Duden Waterfalls
Duden Selalesi
Two separate waterfalls share the name — an Upper falls where the Duden River drops through a travertine cave inside a city park, and a Lower falls where the same river plunges directly off a cliff into the Mediterranean Sea, best seen from a boat tour out of Antalya harbor.
Two separate waterfalls share the name — an Upper falls where the Duden River drops through a travertine cave inside a city park, and a Lower falls where the same river plunges directly off a cliff into the Mediterranean Sea, best seen from a boat tour out of Antalya harbor.
Duden Waterfalls drops 40 metres (131 ft) on the Duden. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Antalya, with AYT the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Spring meltwater gives the fullest flow over the Mediterranean sea cliffs at the Lower falls.
What you can do here
Boat cruises
The classic approach: come at the falls from the water, usually at sunset, usually with a drink.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring meltwater gives the fullest flow over the Mediterranean sea cliffs at the Lower falls.
Entry: Free from public park; boat tours extra
Getting there
- Base townAntalya
- AirportAYT
- CountryTurkey
- RegionAntalya, Asia
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
36.9021, 30.7108
Quick answers
How tall is Duden Waterfalls?
Duden Waterfalls drops 40 metres (131 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Duden.
When is the best time to visit Duden Waterfalls?
Peak flow is March to May and October to November. Spring meltwater gives the fullest flow over the Mediterranean sea cliffs at the Lower falls.
What can you do at Duden Waterfalls?
Beyond the viewpoints: boat cruises, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Duden Waterfalls?
The usual base is Antalya, and the closest airport is AYT. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free from public park; boat tours extra.
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