Düden Waterfalls

Last updated: 2 October 2026 Read time: 3 min

Location Upper: 15km NE; Lower: Lara district

Hours 08:00–20:00 (Upper, summer) 08:00–18:00 (Upper, winter)

Ticket price from $2 (Upper); free (Lower)

Typical visit 1–2 hours

Nearest transport 20-minute drive from city center (Upper); boat trip or Lara clifftop (Lower)

Duden Waterfalls Antalya — Düden Waterfalls are two separate cascades on the Düden River near Antalya: the Upper Düden falls inland amid a nature park, and the Lower Düden drops directly off a coastal cliff into the Mediterranean. Both are free to visit and among the most photographed natural sights in the region.

Why visit Düden Waterfalls? (Duden Waterfalls Antalya)

The Lower Düden Waterfall’s defining feature is its setting: rather than falling into a river or lake, it drops roughly 40 meters straight off a coastal cliff directly into the Mediterranean Sea, a genuinely unusual sight best appreciated from the water on a boat trip along the coast. The Upper Düden, about 15km outside the city center in a landscaped nature park, is more accessible on foot and includes a walkway that passes behind the curtain of falling water through a natural cave — a distinctive vantage point unavailable at most waterfalls. Both falls are fed by the same river system, which winds down from the Taurus Mountains before reaching the coast.

Source: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

What should I know before visiting?

The Lower Düden is best viewed from a boat — many coastal boat trips include a pass along the cliff face.
The Upper Düden’s cave walkway gets slippery from spray — wear shoes with grip.
Duden Park (Upper Düden) has picnic areas and cafes, making it a reasonable half-day stop on its own.
Water flow varies seasonally, typically strongest in spring after snowmelt.

How much are tickets and what are the hours?

The Upper Düden sits inside a fenced, gated park with a small entry fee, around 70 TL (roughly $2) per adult as of 2025, open 08:00–19:00 April–October and 08:00–18:00 November–March. The Lower Düden, inside Düden Park in Lara, is free and open to the public around the clock.

How do I get to Düden Waterfalls from Antalya center?

The Upper Düden is about a 20-minute drive or bus ride northeast of the city center. The Lower Düden, in the Lara district, is best seen either from the coastal boat trips that pass it or from Lara’s clifftop viewpoints.

Düden Waterfalls: Interesting Facts

The Lower Düden drops roughly 40 meters directly into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Upper Düden includes a walkway passing behind the falling water through a natural cave.
Both falls are fed by the Düden River, which originates in the Taurus Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Upper Düden falls inland within a landscaped nature park and includes a walkway behind the water, while the Lower Düden drops directly off a coastal cliff into the Mediterranean, best seen from a boat.

The Lower Düden is free and open 24 hours, while the Upper Düden sits inside a small gated park charging a modest entry fee, around $2 per adult as of 2025.