Düden Waterfalls Area

Address: Düden Waterfalls (Lower and Upper Düden), Antalya Province, Turkey (near Lara and Düden River)

Hours: Open year-round (public area)

The Düden Waterfalls are a river system in Antalya Province, Turkey, comprising inland falls in a park and a lower cascade that plunges over seaside cliffs into the Mediterranean. Both sections are named Düden and are commonly visited as separate viewpoints.

The upper falls sit within a landscaped park area with paths, vantage points and small caves behind the falling water, while the lower falls discharge from cliffs at the coast and are often viewed from a seaside promenade or by boat. The coastal lower falls form a dramatic meeting of river and sea.

The waterfalls lie on the eastern outskirts of the city of Antalya in Antalya Province and are part of the Düden River system that drains toward the Mediterranean.

• Two linked waterfalls: Two distinct falls share the same river system - one inland park waterfall and one that falls directly into the sea from coastal cliffs.

What to See#

• Upper Düden Falls: Upper Düden Falls are set inland in a landscaped park with caves and picnic areas and are best viewed from the park paths.
• Lower Düden Falls: Lower Düden Falls tumble over coastal cliffs into the Mediterranean and can be viewed from seaside promenades and by small boat excursions beneath the cliffs.

From central Antalya (approx. 12 km), take local buses or taxis toward Lara and the Düden River; signposted routes lead to both the Upper and Lower falls. Boat tours operate from Antalya’s marina for coastal viewpoints.

• Visit the Lower Düden Falls (Karpuzkaldıran) from Antalya's coastal Lara district for dramatic cliffside views where the river drops into the sea.
• Combine with a walk along the Lara Beach promenade and local seafood restaurants for a full day out.
• Boat tours that navigate the coastal cliffs at the waterfall's mouth make for different photographic angles.