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Düden Waterfalls
The Düden Waterfalls are two separate falls on the Düden river near Antalya — an upper cascade set in a wooded park, and a lower fall that drops around forty metres directly off a cliff into the Mediterranean.
Last updated: July 2026
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Location
Lara, east of the centre
Hours
08:00–20:00 (Apr–Oct)
08:00–17:30 (Nov–Mar)
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
Ticket price
from $5 (upper falls)
Typical visit
1 hour
Nearest transport
Bus or taxi from the centre
Why visit Düden Waterfalls?
The lower falls are the unusual one. Rather than emptying into a pool or a river mouth, the water goes straight over a cliff into open sea, and the standard way to see it properly is from a boat looking back at the coastline. The upper falls, about ten kilometres inland, are a gentler proposition: a shaded park with a path running behind the curtain of water into a cave, which is a genuine relief in August. They are two distinct trips rather than one, and visitors expecting a single site are often surprised. If you only have time for one, take the lower falls by boat.
Interesting Facts
- The lower falls drop roughly forty metres straight off a cliff into the Mediterranean.
- Upper and lower falls are separate sites about 10km apart.
- A path runs behind the curtain of water at the upper falls, into a cave.
What should I know before visiting?
- Upper and lower falls are separate locations about 10km apart, each with its own entrance.
- The lower falls are best seen from the water — the clifftop viewpoint is distant and partly obstructed.
- The walkway behind the upper falls gets slippery, and you will get lightly soaked.
- Flow is strongest in spring; by late summer the upper falls can be noticeably reduced.
- Go on a weekday if possible — both are popular local weekend spots.
How much are tickets and what are the hours?
The upper falls park charges around $5. The lower falls can be viewed free from the clifftop park, though the boat trip that gives the proper view is a separate paid excursion. Open roughly 08:00–20:00, shorter in winter.
How do I get to Düden Waterfalls from Antalya center?
The lower falls are about 8km east of the centre near Lara, reachable by city bus or a fifteen-minute taxi. The upper falls are a further 10km inland; taxi or rental car is the practical option.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — they are about 10km apart and require separate visits.
Yes, at the upper falls there is a path leading into a cave behind the water.
By boat from the sea, which is the only angle showing the water dropping off the cliff into the Mediterranean.
Book a boat trip to the falls
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