Merveilles naturelles du district de Kaş

Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the geological and botanical landmarks of the Kaş hinterland and Akdağlar range. It features Saklıkent Canyon, one of the deepest gorges in the world, alongside the Gizlikent and Uçansu waterfalls. The list includes high-altitude features such as the emerald-colored glacial lake Yeşil Göl and Uyluk Tepesi, the highest peak in the Western Taurus. Also included is the Koca Katran, a monumental Lebanon cedar estimated to be over 2,000 years old.

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Saklıkent National Park

Saklıkent National Park, established on June 6, 1996, is a national park in southwestern Turkey.

Gizli

Waterfall accessible via a staircase and a short walk through a shallow stream bed, surrounded by lush vegetation and steep canyon walls.

Uçansu Şelalesi

High-altitude waterfall located in the Akdağlar mountain range, fed by melting snow and mountain springs.

Koca Katran

Koca Katran Lübnan sediri is a monumental old cedar of Lebanon in Antalya Province, southern Turkey.

Green Lake

Glacial lake situated at approximately 1,900 meters in the Akdağlar mountains, known for its distinct green hue caused by mineral deposits.

Akdağlar

Part of the Western Taurus Mountains, this range features karst topography, cedar forests, and several peaks exceeding 3,000 meters.

Uyluk Tepesi

The highest summit of the Akdağlar range, reaching an elevation of 3,016 meters above sea level.