Tazı Canyon, Antalya - Where, How to Go, Camping?

Tazı Canyon has become one of the most popular travel destinations of recent times with its unique view that creates a painting with the rise of natural stone walls. Offering a fascinating panorama from a cliff up to 500 metres high, this spot has become an indispensable place for photography enthusiasts. In this article, you will find answers to many of your questions such as how to reach Tazı Canyon, which reflects its splendour, can camping be done here, which facilities are available and which activities can be tried while visiting, we wish you good reading.

Tazı Canyon

Tazı Canyon is located in Köprülü Canyon National Park within the borders of Serik and Manavgat districts of Antalya and Sütçüler district of Isparta. Located in the northern part of the national park, close to the cemetery of Gaziler Village, this natural wonder seems to be newly discovered through social media. The place pointed out by our directions is a location where you can see Tazı Canyon from a bird's eye view, which has gained fame on social media and is the most photographed location.

The side walls of Tazı Canyon reach a height of 200 to 400 metres. With this feature, it has become a place that attracts the attention of wedding photographers. The canyon, which attracts great interest by trekking groups, travellers and campers, is actually a place that has long been known by the local people. However, it has been discovered by a wider audience thanks to social media. It is located in the historical Eurymedon (Köprüçay) valley, also called the "Valley of Wisdom", and has become an important travel destination after Köprülü Canyon and Selge Ancient City.

In Köprülü Canyon National Park, including Tazı Canyon, mammal species such as wild goat, caracal, lynx, deer, mountain goat, bear, fox, wolf, rabbit, marten and badger live. Bird species such as the red vulture, rock nuthatch, curlew, caracalled curlew, axillary curlew, rock sparrow, swift, swift eagle, rock eagle, stonechat, redstart, red bunting, snake eagle, rock pigeon, rock swallow and rock bunting also constitute the rich bird diversity of the park.

Tazı Canyon and its surroundings are covered with tree species such as pure cypress, cedar, Taurus fir, larch. Unfortunately, Tazı Canyon is under the threat of environmental pollution. Piles of rubbish have started to form and this situation necessitates the need to warn nature lovers to take their rubbish back during their visits. For detailed information on how to get to Tazı Canyon, you can visit our "Tazı Canyon Transportation" page. (Please note that some of the road and a road junction may not appear on Google Maps).

Tazı Canyon, located at the back of Köprülü Canyon, hosts many tourists every year despite being discovered late. Visitors who want to take a photo on the 250-metre high cliff almost queue up. Tazı Canyon, which starts to accept visitors every year with spring, has become one of the most favourite destinations of holidaymakers and tourists. As Alanyabesttrips Tour, we are proud to introduce many guests to this magnificent view with the tours we organise to Tazı Canyon from Antalya and its surroundings. In 2023, you can also participate in our Tazı Canyon Tour | Daily Alanya tours through our website and enjoy this legendary view.

Tazı Canyon, whose alternative name is Wisdom Valley, is a canyon valley located within the borders of Gaziler village, Beşkonak neighbourhood of Manavgat district of Antalya. Tazı Canyon, located within the boundaries of Köprülü Canyon National Park, was formed by the erosion of the valley by the Köprüçay Stream. It is thought that the formation of the canyon dates back to the ice age. It was formed by carving limestone rocks in non-calcareous areas as a result of the melting of the ice masses by separating from each other and releasing water into the valleys by creating erosion with great energy.

When was Tazı canyon discovered?

Tazı Canyon was known by the people of the region many years ago, but it was discovered by travellers only 3-4 years ago and has become a very popular sightseeing route in recent years. The canyon is 4 km long, 30-50 m wide and 300-400 metres high.

How to get to Tazı canyon?

The distance between Tazı Canyon and Antalya centre is 105 km. You can join our Tazı Canyon tour with our tours departing from Antalya. We pick you up from our departure points from Manavgat, Serik, Antalya Centre and Alanya and first of all we come to Köprülü Canyon National Park located within the borders of Manavgat and Serik districts. From there, we pass to Tazı Canyon and the extraordinary view meets you.

Is Tazı canyon paid?

Tazı Canyon Tour, which we organise within the scope of Antalya Departure Tours, is offered including round-trip transportation, in-car refreshments, travel insurance, guide service, lunch and tea and coffee treats. If you want to get more detailed information about our tour programme or to make a reservation, you can make your transactions via our website https://www.alanyabesttrips.com/en/tour/rafting-and-tazi-canyon-tour-from-alanya. Tazı Canyon Tour is waiting for you with its unforgettable view.

Köprülü Canyon National Park

The starting point of Koprülü Canyon (Bozyaka Mah. Bridge) is 80 km from Antalya city centre. This point is 114 km from Alanya city centre. When you come from Serik or Manavgat side (both directions connect to the same road), the road divides into 2 before reaching Bozyaka Suburb. At this separation, you will be greeted by the "Köprülü Canyon" illuminated sign. If you wish, you can take your first selfie with this sign here. Here, whether you continue on the right or on the left, both roads converge at Olukköprü. You can think of Olukköprü as the last point of the canyon that can be reached by car.

The historical Olukköprü, which is 22 metres long, is a work of antiquity with a height of 35 metres and a width of 2.70 metres (single vehicle can hardly pass) between the two steepest sides of the canyon above Köprüçay. The one-eyed stone arch bridge, which fascinates those who see it with its view and structure, was restored and landscaped by the Highways in 1997. The entrance to the Koprulu Canyon National Park is free of charge.

Koprulu Canyon Rafting

Köprülü Canyon, which impresses visitors with its natural beauty, is Turkey's most popular rafting area. Rafting is a fun and exciting river sport performed in high flowing rivers with boats called rafts. The aim of rafting is to steer the raft (boat) you are in with oars without tipping it over, and to pass through rocks and obstacles in fast flowing water. If you want to do rafting in Köprülü Canyon, you don't need to spend a lot of effort. Both sides of Köprüçay are overflowing with rafting companies. You can enter one of them. You can be sure that marketers will find you during off-peak seasons. Remember that prices are open to negotiation. Some companies provide service and price including transfer. Transfer service generally covers the regions of  Kemer, Antalya, Manavgat, Alanya . Jeep Safari and nature walks are also in great demand in the region.

Altınkaya - Selge Ancient City

At Olukköprü there is a turn-off to the ancient city of Selge (Altinkaya Village). Selge is 11 km away from here. This road reaching the ancient city by climbing the mountains has a very special view with special service forests, fairy chimneys, man rocks, devil rocks, interesting landforms and oleanders. The ancient city of Selge, which has life on it, is a village that welcomes its guests very warmly. If you are making this journey in summer, we would like to remind you that the air temperature drops 10 degrees when you climb from Olukköprü to Selge. Selge Ancient City Tour from Side click to join!

Büğrüm Köprü Daily Pinic Area;

Serik - Manavgat There is a picnic area at the Büğrüm Köprü location of the Köprülü Canyon, which is located on the road. It is a very popular place for those who escape from the famous summer heat of Antalya, especially on weekends. There are toilets, fountains and a viewing terrace in the picnic area. This point is also a swimming spot for picnickers.

About Koprulu Canyon National Park

The area we described above is Köprülü Canyon National Park. It was declared in 1973. Its surface area is 35.719 hectares. The National Park has one of the longest canyons in Turkey with a length of 14 km and a wall height of more than 100 m. The rift valley formed by the Köprülü Stream between Bolasan Village and Beşkonak Village has one of the longest canyons in Turkey. In the national park, red pine and maquis areas and 400 hectares of Pure Mediterranean Service forest have a unique botanical structure.

Koprulu Canyon Accommodation

If you want to stay in Köprülü Canyon National Park, there are mainly family-run hostels, bungalows, tree houses and motels in the settlements in the region. Tent camping areas are also available in the region. Starred large facilities are generally located in Serik Belek region. The distance of these facilities to the canyon is approximately 35 - 50 km.