Düden Waterfalls: Antalya's Most Instagram-Worthy Natural Wonder
Two waterfalls on the same river: an upper falls in parkland and a lower falls dropping into the sea
Antalya has two Düden waterfalls on the same river. The Upper Düden falls through a shady park north of the city, where you can even walk behind the water in a small cave. The Lower Düden is more dramatic: it plunges straight off the cliffs into the Mediterranean near Lara. Together they are one of the most popular sights in Antalya.
The Lower Düden is best seen from a boat, as the boats sail right up to the falling water. From land, the clifftop park near Lara has good viewpoints.
The two waterfalls
- Upper Düden: a park with walking paths, picnic spots, cafés and a cave behind the waterfall. A small entrance fee applies.
- Lower Düden: the river drops off the cliffs straight into the sea. The free Düden Park on the clifftop has viewpoints.
- From the sea: boat trips from the old harbour sail along the cliffs to the base of the falls.
Tips
- Best season: spring and early summer, when the water flow is strongest.
- Combine: Upper Düden in the morning, Lower Düden at sunset or on a boat trip.
- Getting there: city buses and taxis reach both parks; many tours include them.
What’s nearby
Take a boat from the old harbour to see the falls from the sea, then relax on Lara Beach.
Düden Waterfalls: frequently asked questions
Which Düden waterfall is better?
They are different: the Upper Düden is a shady park, while the Lower Düden falls straight into the sea. If you only have time for one, see the Lower Düden, ideally by boat.
Is there an entrance fee for the Düden waterfalls?
The Upper Düden park has a small entrance fee. The clifftop park at the Lower Düden is free.
Can you swim at the Düden waterfalls?
No, swimming is not allowed at the falls, but many boat trips include swimming stops in nearby bays.
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Photos: Bestalex, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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