Antalya has two Düden waterfalls on the same river, and they are quite different. The Upper Düden is a 15-meter fall in a park setting about 12 kilometers north of the city center, a popular picnic spot with walking trails, reached by bus from Doğu Garaj. The Lower Düden does something unusual: it pours 20 meters straight off the coastal cliffs into the Mediterranean. Boat tours from the Old Marina pass beneath it for a sea-level view. The water comes down cold from the mountains, so the spray is refreshing even in August, and the flow is strongest in spring and early summer. Visiting both falls takes three to four hours, and photographers tend to prefer the lower one. Ziplining and white-water rafting operate nearby for anyone wanting more than a walk.

Antalya's geography is unusual. The Lower Düden waterfall drops off a cliff straight into the Mediterranean, and the Taurus Mountains rise directly behind the coast. You can swim in the morning and be in the mountains by afternoon.

Hikers and photographers get the most out of this spot. Wear proper shoes; paths near the water get slippery.

First-time visitors and solo travelers both manage easily here. The area is walkable, and staff at most sites are used to tourists.

Nearby bazaars sell Turkish crafts and souvenirs. Tea houses in the side streets are a good place to rest between sights.