Saklıkent Canyon
Location & Access
Saklıkent Canyon is located in the district of Kas. This hotel is about 1 hour from Kas city center. Jip Safari tours offered by Xanthos Travel are one of the most popular options to explore this canyon.
Natural Features
Eşen Tea, passing through the Canyon, is a stream system that reaches Patara beach. The fast flowing water at the bottom of the Canyon is difficult to pass through.
The entrance can be made with a 200-meter board bridge and there are cold snowy sources such as ice behind the bridge. These resources are perfect to cool in summer.
Physical Measurements
| Feature Değer Value Değer |
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| Length Uzunluk 16 km |
| Wall Height 200 - 600 meters |
| Dar Passages genişliğinde 2 meters wide |
| Altitude 1000-1100 meters |
Historical and Archaeological Importance
Until now 16 cave discovered canyon, 3000 years ago, it is known that people live. These caves are very important in archaeological aspects.
180-210 thousand tourists per year visit this nature wonder.
National Park Status
Saklıkent Canyon is one of the special parts of the Mediterranean region, Saklıkent National Park. Park is a miracle of nature worth visiting.
Visit Tips
- Shoe: Water proof sandals or sweat
- Speaker: Be prepared for divorce
- Mevsim: is the ideal period from May-October
- Suure: Full tour lasts about 3-4 hours
- Food: Local restaurants are available at the entrance of the Canyon
How to Go?
You can visit Saklıkent Canyon with the Jip Safari tours of Xanthos Travel. Tours are organized as a hotel transfer, guidance and lunch. .