Description of the attraction
The city of Manavgat is located on both sides of the Manavgat River in the valley of the same name. The Manavgat River originates on the western slopes of the Taurus Mountains, and then, flowing along the mountain slopes, flows into the reservoirs - Manavgat Barazh and Oymapynar. A few kilometers above the city, several waterfalls naturally formed on the river. The river then flows through the entire city, then enters the coastal valley and finally flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The waters of Manavgat are deep and clear, they are filled with underground springs in the mountain canyons through which the river passes. Therefore, even in summer, the water in the river is cold.
The Manavgat River divides the city area into two parts. The waterfall and the river delta are the most significant natural treasures of this place. In addition, the artificial reservoir Oymapinar, surrounded by huge rocks, and the area surrounding it in the south of the region, in the valley between the Torossae, where the Manavgat River flows, is irresistible in its beauty. The plain covers an area of 2500 square kilometers and is the most productive in Antalya. Mainly cotton is grown here, as well as barley, rye, wheat and 45 varieties of fruits and vegetables. Along with this, greenhouse flowers have been cultivated here in recent years. The entire eastern part of the plain is occupied by banana plantations.
The name Manavgat comes from the word Manauva (which means in the ancient language Luvi "temple of the goddess"). In various periods of history, the city was used as a common holy place for Seleuekia and Side. In antiquity, the area was not inhabited, for the first time the traveler Evliya elebi, who stayed near the current village of Guneidogu in the Sarysu region, informs us in his travel notes about hunting tigers. After the Battle of Malazgirt in 1071, Turkmen nomads in large groups fought their way through the Taurus Mountains to the Mediterranean coast and finally settled here. The Turkmens occupied the western side of the Manavgat Tidayogullar River, while Senir Bey settled on the eastern side. The place of the settlement took the form of an estate, which developed over time, the population increased, and in 1913 a district town with the same name was founded here, near Manavgat.
The most beautiful Manavgat waterfall is the main and most visited place of the Manavgat River - one of the symbols of the country. Its streams, falling from a height, present a picturesque picture for tourists. The waterfall in 2010 was visited by about one million tourists.
The waterfall rises at a level of five meters. He is not taller than Duden, however, no less famous in Turkey. Images of this waterfall can be found on Turkish paper notes from the mid-twentieth century.
This wide waterfall, about forty meters wide, is a truly unique sight. The murmur of its water fills the soul with confidence and peace, and the cheerful splashes that are scattered throughout the valley bring a feeling of joy and freshness. This cool yet sunny paradise is home to a large number of fish restaurants, souvenir stalls, lounges and cafeterias. The entrance to the territory is paid. However, despite this, there are always a lot of people here.
Sitting in the restaurant under the shady trees, you can enjoy the freshness of the waterfall and taste the trout. It is a real pleasure to dine in such a restaurant. In this regard, the Turks are generally great. Aesthetics while eating is of great importance to them. It is not for nothing that many Turkish restaurants are located in such a way that a beautiful view opens up from the restaurant. Restaurants in Antalya overlooking the harbor immediately come to mind. People take a break from the heat in the shade of trees, listen to the sound of the murmuring water and enjoy the view of the waterfall.
The Turks themselves love to visit Manavgat, therefore, unlike other tourist places, there are classic teahouses here. And the Turks know where to taste the best dishes from the main product of local restaurants - trout. There are quite a lot of trout in these places. Fish are caught right here, in the purest fresh waters of the river. In the south of the region, in the areas of Sorgun and Titreyengel, there are tourist facilities that meet the requirements of the world standard.
Reviews
| All reviews 5 Natalia 2015-06-08 15:54:26
manavgat waterfall In fact, although the waterfall is not large in height, it is quite wide, except for the main one - a bunch of streams that fall and flow out of nowhere … but a very picturesque place in general, and a very beautiful waterfall, we did not regret at all that we went, despite 38 degrees.. we lived in the area of ancient Side …..
0 tamara 2015-08-05 22:34:32
travel We went to the waterfall on our own, we were very glad everything worked out, the hotel guide Olga took in the excursion for $ 55, it cost us 10-15, don't be afraid to go on your own !!!
2 Oksana 2014-03-08 20:15:35
Manavnat waterfall We also visited this waterfall today. Why a waterfall, but because it is the threshold of a river, it is hard to call it a full-fledged waterfall. A visit to the waterfall is a matter of 30 minutes from the purchase of an entrance ticket (5 liras) to the exit. To get through the crowd of looking at the perrils in order to …
