Saklıkent National Park
Canyon Gorge national park featuring deep canyon and waterfalls
Saklıkent National Park near Fethiye centers on a deep limestone canyon where visitors wade or canyon through cool river channels, picnic and hike shaded trails.
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Saklıkent National Park in Antalya Province, Turkey, protects a steep limestone gorge and surrounding Mediterranean woodlands and karst landscape. The gorge is the park’s primary attraction and draws day visitors for short hikes and canyon experiences.
The park’s main visitor route leads into the narrow, towering gorge where wooden walkways and shallow sections of river create the principal walking experience. Picnic areas and short trails around the canyon provide additional options for visitors who do not venture deep into the gorge.
The park sits inland within Antalya Province in southwestern Turkey and is accessed by road from nearby coastal towns and regional transport hubs.
- Visiting season and equipment: The lower canyon walkways are best visited in late spring to early autumn when water levels are lower and access paths are open; sturdy footwear is recommended for the boardwalk and river crossings.
What to See #
- Saklıkent Gorge: The main feature is the Saklıkent Gorge, a deep limestone canyon where visitors walk along wooden platforms and sometimes wade in the river that runs through the canyon during the warmer months.
How to Get to Saklıkent National Park #
About 45-60 km from Fethiye or approximately 60-80 km from Antalya depending on route. Regular minibuses from Fethiye and Dalyan operate seasonally; most visitors arrive by car via the D400 and local roads toward Seydikemer.
Tips for Visiting Saklıkent National Park #
- Go in the late afternoon when the light filters into the canyon and the heat eases; guided canyon treks leave from the park entrance.
- The walking wooden platforms can be slippery-water shoes or light hiking sandals with grip are recommended.
- Many visitors combine Saklıkent with a trip to nearby Tlos or Xanthos; plan for a full-day excursion from Fethiye.
Best Time to Visit Saklıkent National Park #
Best visited late spring through early autumn; summer is popular but can be crowded.
Weather & Climate near Saklıkent National Park #
Saklıkent National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (800 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (171 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (171 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
