How do I get to saklikent Canyon?
Saklikhent gorge can be reached by bus from Fethiye but most tourists seem to visit on one of the many trips sold in places like Fethiye or Oludeniz, for which it is usually packaged with a trip to the ancient city at Tlos.
Is saklikent open?
Since the water levels are quite high in winters, the gorge is open for the visitors only during the summers (From April till September) when four kilometres of the canyon remain walkable. Due to its proximity to Tlos and Yakapark, a tour to Saklikent Gorge can be easily combined with the two.
How long is saklikent Gorge?
18km long
It is 18km long and 300m deep; one of the deepest canyons in the world. It was opened to the public as a national park in 1996 and it has since proven very popular with tourists.
Is the Saklikent canyon in Turkey a National Park?
Saklikent is a Canyon which is unbelievably beatiful and mystic in Turkey. In 1992 the Saklikent Canyon was declared as a National Park. The Saklikent Canyon in Saklikent National Park is 18 km long, 300 meters deep and is steep and narrow.
When is the best time to visit the Saklikent canyon?
The Saklikent Canyon is walkable after April when most of the snow from the Taurus Mountains has melted and passed through the gorge on its way to the Xanthos River. Summer is the best time to visit as the canyon is deliciously cool and shady with cold water.
Where is Saklikent National Park in South Africa?
Saklikent National Park is located in Fethiye – Mugla. Saklikent is around 40 km due east of Fethiye and north of Kas. From the south, the national park can be accessed via the Kalkan – Yesilova road leading to the village of Palamut, and from the north via the Kemer road.
Which is longer the Ihlara or the Saklikent canyon?
The Saklikent Canyon is longer by 4 km each than the Ihlara Valley in Cappadocia and the Koprulu Canyon in Turkey. After Verdon in France and Vikos in Greece, it is considered to be the third longest canyon in Europe. The Saklikent Gorge also known as “Hidden Valley” or The Lost City. This valley with a stream flowing through the icy waters.