“Don’t go chasing waterfalls” they said….
Well that’s precisely what I did do, I chased four waterfalls whilst in Antalya, and they were well worth the effort. Earths natural elements never cease to astound me with their beauty, so I probably won’t stop chasing waterfalls.
I managed to check off four Turkish waterfalls in one day (including the mighty Manavgat Waterfall); first stop was the Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall, not too far from Lara beach and an iconic Antalya tourist spot.
Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall
Holidaying in Antalya this summer? Looking for a waterfall with a difference?
Just minutes away from Turkey’s Lara beach resort strip are falls that sit opposite a majestic snow capped mountain range, surrounded by panoramic views of the deep blue Mediterranean Sea against the tall, proud high-rise skyline of Antalya city.
Karpuzkaldiran falls boasts this unusually diverse scene and more, with zip lining and picnics to boot, weather permitting.
So that’s a city scape, mountain ranges and ocean views all in the same place – impressive!
Set against a green turfed park, four powerful frothy pillars gush down a tall sharp vertical drop into the sea below. Whichever direction you look, you’ll be clicking your camera finger.
Beautiful surrounding blue views
Mountains across the way
Views of Antalya city
Where all the zip-lining happens
Waterfalls in the city, Antalya city
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Kursunlu National Park and Waterfall
Still chasing waterfalls, I felt like I’d walked into a magical scene from a fantasy film, hidden away in a idyllic deep pine forest, the sound of water trickling, rippling and gushing on every turn, under a roof of branches and the chorus of bird calls. Kursunlu National Park feels small and secluded, a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city beyond it’s gates.
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Dreamy scenes at Kursunlu National Park and Waterfall, Antalya Turkey
Duden Waterfall
This is why we ought to keep chasing waterfalls
Behind the scenes
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Anna Powaska
Now that’s a waterfall adventure! Love how you captured the contrast. That’s wild. Karpuzkaldiran just made it onto my list. Thanks for the inspo Cherryl!
Cherryl
It was a waterfall filled trip, beautiful – and not what I thought I would see when I took that first trip to Turkey…glad this post was helful Anna✨
loujen haxm'Yor
Awesome shots! Thanx for sharing.
To my fellow bloggers:
Sorry for my blogging inactivity these past months. A lot on our plate during this big move from Spring Valley to Oceanside, CA. Now to see who’s still out there.
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