Duden Waterfalls

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About Duden Waterfalls

The Duden Waterfalls are actually two separate falls fed by the Duden River, which runs underground for part of its course before resurfacing. The Upper Duden Falls sit inland in a wooded park in the Kepez district, where the water drops into a gorge and you can walk behind the cascade through a cave passage. The Lower Duden Falls are the more photographed of the pair, spilling roughly 40 meters straight off a coastal cliff into the Mediterranean. Most people mean the lower falls when they talk about the classic Antalya waterfall view, and the best angle on those is from the water rather than the shore.

The Upper Falls are the easy option if you want to get close to the water. The park around them is shaded and green, with paths, tea gardens, and the walkway that lets you stand behind the falling water. The Lower Falls are more of a viewpoint experience, since the drop goes over a cliff edge into the sea. There's a park with terraces above where you can look down at the falls and out over the coast, and boat trips along the Antalya shoreline pass close enough to see the water hitting the sea from below, which is the shot most visitors are after.

Both sites sit within easy reach of central Antalya, and the falls are a common inclusion on wider Antalya day tours that also take in a coastal boat trip and the Tunektepe cable car for views over the bay. The upper and lower falls are a short drive apart, so if you want to see both, plan for the travel time between them rather than expecting one stop. Water flow is strongest in spring and after rain, and can drop noticeably in the driest part of summer, so a visit right after the seasonal peak tends to look the most dramatic.

Address

Varsak Mahallesi Düden Şelalesi Parkı içi, Şelale, 07210 Kepez/Antalya

FAQs

Are the Upper and Lower Duden Falls the same place?

No. They're two separate falls on the same river, a short drive apart. The Upper Falls are inland in a park where you can walk behind the water, while the Lower Falls drop off a coastal cliff straight into the Mediterranean. If you want to see both, treat them as two stops.

What's the best way to see the Lower Duden Falls?

From the water. The lower falls pour over a cliff into the sea, so a boat trip along the Antalya coastline gives you the head-on view of the water hitting the Mediterranean. From land you can look down on them from the terraced park above, but boats get the classic angle.

Is there an entry fee for the waterfalls?

The parks around the falls charge a small paid entry, and pricing can change, so it's worth checking current arrangements before you go. If you visit as part of a guided Antalya day tour, the falls stop is usually built into the itinerary.

When is the best time to visit for the most water?

Flow is heaviest in spring and after rain, when snowmelt and runoff feed the river. Late summer can be much thinner during dry spells. If you're picky about seeing a full, dramatic cascade, aim for spring or early summer over the driest weeks of the year.