The most beautiful places to visit on your trip to Antalya - 2
Let's say you have come to our clinic in Antalya for high quality dental implant, dental crown, all-on-4 or all-on-6 treatment in Turkey. You should know that Antalya is not just a place where you will come for treatment. There are countless, incredibly beautiful places you can visit. Ortodent Dental Clinic has gathered these places for you.
In our previous article, we have prepared a list of natural beauties that can be visited in Antalya. You can find the relevant article here. In this article, we will continue to the remaining natural wonders.
Dim Stream
Dim Stream, located within the borders of Alanya, one of the popular districts of Antalya, is 150 kilometres away from the city centre. It can be reached from the city centre on the Mersin-Antalya highway by private car, or by taxi or Alanya minibuses.
The Dim Stream, which is one of the most important natural beauties of Turkey, starts in Konya province. The stream, which has a total length of 60 kilometres, flows from Alanya into the Mediterranean Sea. The Dim Stream, which has many restaurants around it, attracts attention with its refreshing effect because it is quite cold.
You can sit in the restaurants where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner around the tea, where you can have a pleasant time accompanied by the sound of the water, or you can take part in actively organised rafting tours. Dim Stream is open every day of the week between 08:00 and 00:00.
Olympos Cable Car (Tahtali Mountain)
Olympos Cable Car is located in Tekirova town of Kemer district, which is used to go to Tahtali Mountain where you can discover the unique view of Antalya. Transportation to the Olympos Cable Car is by private car from the centre of the city following the coastal road to Tekirova, by taxi or by Tekirova minibus.
Tahtalı Mountain, which is located between the Bey Mountains in the Mediterranean region, is the highest mountain in the region. It can be reached by cable car and is very scenic. The Olympos cable car can be used to reach the mountain, which has a total height of 2365 metres. You can sip your tea or coffee on the mountain, where many businesses serve on the viewing terrace; you can enjoy the unique view.
Koprulu Canyon
Koprulu Canyon is one of the favourites of those who want to do extreme nature sports such as rafting, climbing and camping. It is about 85 km from the centre of Antalya. With a length of 14 km, Koprulu Canyon is one of the longest canyons in Turkey. Koprulu Canyon, which is located in the front of the National Park and offers a very impressive view with its steep rocky walls reaching up to 100 metres high, is one of the most favoured places by those who love outdoor sports.
Although there is no entrance fee, you will have to pay if you want to do sports such as rafting. Depending on the water sport you choose, the amount you have to pay varies.
Damlatas Cave
The cave, which was discovered in 1948 when a quarry was opened, is one of the most important tourist attractions in Antalya and Alanya. It was the first cave in Turkey to be opened to tourists and is connected to the interior by a 50-metre long passage. The cave, which is very well lit and can be explored with walking paths, has humid and clean air. For this reason, it has been known to cure people with chronic respiratory problems such as asthma.
You can enter the cave by paying a fee of 15 TL to Damlataş Cave. Damlataş Cave, which has managed to become one of the most popular natural beauties of Antalya every year due to its unique features, is very popular not only among local but also foreign tourists.
Lycian Way
The Lycian Way, a very long road extending to the coast of Fethiye, is a world famous ancient road of 35 kilometres connecting the Aegean and the Mediterranean. It is one of the 10 most beautiful walking trails in the world and connects the ancient cities of the Teke Peninsula. As you walk along the Lycian Way, you will see fascinating natural landscapes and have the chance to walk with trekking enthusiasts from all over the world.
Known to have been used by camel caravans and traders in ancient times, the Lycian Way is rich in vegetation and wildlife. You can take part in daily walks with professional guides or opt for 30-day camping treks that cover the entire route.
Of course, there are countless beautiful places to visit in Antalya. The ones we have included in this list are just some of the most famous natural wonders of Antalya. Antalya is waiting for you to discover its beauties with a healthy smile.
In our next article we will write about the historical beauties of Antalya. Stay tuned..
Meanwhile if you are curious about which kind of treatments we are providing in Ortodent Dental Clinic you can read our related article, Ortodent: Premier Dental Treatments at Turkey's Top Dental Clinic.
