Koprulu Canyon is a river suitable for rafting, starting at the town of Sutculer of Isparta district, reaching the sea in Antalya. There are two historical bridges at the starting point of the part of the river suitable for rafting, the smaller one built by the master and the larger one by his headworker. Koprulu Canyon takes its name from these bridges, meaning ‘’the canyon with bridges’’. The water of this clean river supplying a chance for a raft for 7000 of people per day during the summer months is drinkable.
The natural beauty of the environment plays an important role in making it a popular summer resort. That is why, the canyon is a touristic place as well. The start of the Koprulu Canyon spring is at the Kasimlar municipality, south east of Isparta. The main stream of the river is made of a river flowing from the Aksu town of Isparta and another one, flowing from the Karacahisar village of Isparta. The canyon is made of narrow valleys for the distance of 25 km, from the town of Kasimlar to the village of Degirmenozu of Antalya. At this distance, during the flood, it is difficult to pass the river, but in the summer months it is possible to pass it by walk. After passing the Degirmenozu village, the river is flowing in a completely open area, again turning into narrow valleys after a while. This second part continues till the antique bridge of the Koprulu Canyon. This part of the river is difficult to cross due to the steep cliffs and is rich of natural beauty.
Located in the Mediterranean region, 85 km north east from the City of Antalya, on the western slopes of the Bozburun mountain, at the foot of it in the north, east and south. The Koprulu Canyon River shapes the eastern border of the park and then continues about 25 km more inside the national park. The height of the park varies between 150 and 1505 m above the sea level (Mount Bozburun). Due to the special natural structure, there are different climatic zones in the park. That is why all the plant species of the Mediterranean region can be found at the park. The Mediterranean forests with the ecosystems of the high mountains and rivers supply large areas for the wildlife.
At the Koprulu Canyon, while the temperature in the Mediterranean beaches reaches up to 50°C in the summer, you can find yourself in the middle of a green valley, floating on the cool waters of the mountain river, away from the heat at least for a while, resting and rejuvenating your soul. Mountains. Dedegol, the highest peak in this mountain range rises to 2,992 meters. An important city of ancient Pisidia, Altinkaya (Selge), northwest of the Koprulu Canyon National Park k, is reached by a winding mountain road. Now Canyon is very popular for white river Rafting area make is attractive by the tourists in the Antalya Hotels, and everyday a thousand comes and have Boat rafting tours in the Koprulu Canyon (Beskonak) on the region. Connection of Manavgat province with other centers is only maintained by road. Bus companies within province are maintaining transportation to other cities and provinces from Antalya at west and Alanya at east. Bus companies in Manavgat and Side coaching station, are increasing their bus voyages according to tourist number, which increases during summer months. Alternative minibus voyages are organized from province to Manavgat Waterfalls, Side, Sorgun like visit able places.
Koprucay River winds its way down from the Taurus Mountains. Forging its way through a number of striking canyons, the flow is fed by underground springs, becoming a mighty river that eventually empties into the Mediterranean Sea. This river is known around Turkey and the world as a prime rafting spot, and a number of tour operators offer rafting trips and even more adventurous activities among the canyons and gorges. The Koprucay forms the backbone of one of Turkey’s most beautiful recreation areas, enhanced by the scattering of ruins and artefacts along the riverbank. The Koprulu Canyon National Park covers 36,000 hectares, including part of the river. It’s also home to Turkey’s largest forest of Mediterranean Cypresses, which in turn house deer, goats, boars, bears, wolves, foxes, rabbits and a huge variety of birdlife. In the river itself, red speckled trout rub shoulders with the grey mullet.
Koprucay is reached from Antalya via Serik. Those coming from Manavgat can reach Beskonak via Tasagil. The asphalt road to Beskonak follows the Koprucay in various places. Four National Parks and one Natural Park serve on a 79,366-hectare field in Antalya borders. The working area of Antalya National Park Department contains geomorphologic and geologic features along with many matchless beauties, including archaeological and aesthetical characteristics; unique rich plantation cover and animal group, where the most intense tourism activities are carried out in Turkey.
