Saklikent Gorge Visit
Saklikent is the second deepest gorge in Europe and the cold water (7 degrees Celsius, constant) is the first thing everyone notices. The wooden walkways from the entrance give way to wading: ankle-to-knee-deep freezing river flowing between 300-meter limestone walls. The physical contrast between the heat of the approach and the cold of the gorge makes it one of the more visceral excursions available from Antalya. Older kids and teens both want to wade further than expected once they've adjusted to the temperature.
- Hours
- Daylight hours
- Price
- 300-400 TRY entry; tours from €25
- Duration
- Half day with transport
- Booking required
- No
Tips
- Water shoes essential for both age groups — the river wading section is where most of the experience happens and footing matters.
- Go in the morning before the afternoon heat builds on the approach; the gorge itself stays cool.
- The trout farm restaurants at the entrance are a good lunch after the wading — fresh river trout grilled simply.
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