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Manavgat Falls is so important to every Turkish citizen that it was featured on the five lira banknote, which was in circulation until 1983. This is one of the main natural attractions of the country. Therefore, all guides recommend tourists to see the waterfall in the original. It is named after the river where it forms a beautiful cascade. The flow height is insignificant. But it’s still worth going to the waterfall to temporarily change your sea holiday to a river holiday, enjoy new experiences, sit in a fish restaurant or cafe under shady trees and leave, taking colorful photos with you. In this article we will tell you how to get to the Manavgat waterfall. The self-guided tour will focus on more than just this one attraction. Near the waterfall is the ancient city of Manavgat. And along the way you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Anatolian nature.

Manavgat (waterfall): how to get there

This amazing attraction is located just five kilometers from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. So the excursion, which will distract you from your beach holiday, will not be long and will take a maximum of half a day. The waterfall is located in the province of Antalya. But it is separated from the main city of the coast by about eighty kilometers. More precise address of Side. Manavgat Waterfall is located literally three kilometers from the city of the same name. So you need to get to it first. Minibuses, called dolmus in Turkey, go to the city of Manavgat. It can be reached from Antalya and, of course, from Side. And already in Manavgat itself you need to change to a dolmush with a sign on the windshield “Selale” (shelale, which means “waterfall”). These minibuses depart every quarter of an hour. With your own or rented car you can reach the city along the D400 highway. To the north of the waterfall (twelve kilometers) there is the Oymapinar dam.

Self-guided tour

For city minibuses from Managavt with the sign “Selale” this is not the final stop. You need to warn the driver and get out in the parking lot. Where the tour buses and dolmushes from Side park, Manavgat Waterfall has an official entrance. You need to purchase a ticket. It costs (for an adult) three and a half liras. Near the ticket office you will find guide horses, camels, ponies and donkeys. But it is better to go to the waterfall on foot. Walk straight between the rows of souvenir shops, teahouses and cafes. And then, turning behind the white building, you will find yourself on the observation deck right in front of the waterfall. Reviews from tourists are divided on when is the best time to visit this natural attraction. After the rains, the waterfall turns into a rapid. He simply disappears into the rising river. But during the dry season, the waterfall flows down from a height of five meters. On the other hand, during the rainy season, the natural attraction makes a more powerful impression. Water floods part of the observation deck, and you can estimate the temperature of the mountain river - somewhere around ten degrees.

What is Manavgat Waterfall (Antalya)

As we have already mentioned, the height of this stream is small - only five meters. But the width is quite significant. It spreads forty meters between the two banks. The falling water breaks into many splashes. In fact, there are several viewing platforms. They are also located in a cascade, one above the other. And you can take great pictures from all of them. There is no water on the upper observation deck, but on the lower ones you need to protect your camera from splashes. Reviews advise going out to see them in shoes that fit on your feet or barefoot, since flip-flops and flip-flops can be carried away by the Manavgat waterfall with its fast and powerful current. It is difficult to take photos and selfies - both because of the splashes and because of the large crowd of people. After all, about a million people visit the waterfall every year, and most of them come in the summer. In addition to foreign tourists, many Turks come to this natural attraction. Hiking enthusiasts can walk along the paths leading along the river.

Where to eat

The Manavgat River is rich in trout. That’s why there are many fish restaurants near the waterfall. The portions here are huge and the prices are reasonable. Many restaurants are built so that visitors can watch the Manavgat waterfall in all its glory while eating. Reviews even mention one cafe that stands in the river itself, like a large raft that is about to be carried away by the current. Since this place is loved by the Turks, there are many classic teahouses with traditional low tables and cushions instead of chairs. Reviews recommend ordering trout and tasting the finest flatbreads. You will always want to come here again - just to have a romantic candlelit dinner overlooking the waterfall. And, of course, you can’t leave this place without a souvenir. And there are more than enough shops selling this product.

City of Manavgat

To explore the waterfall, even taking into account the queues for taking beautiful photographs, it will take you about an hour and a half. Don't rush back to Side. Better take this opportunity and visit the city of Manavgat. It is very ancient - the first buildings date back to the sixth century BC. Like many cities of antiquity, it was abandoned for many centuries. And the first mention of a new city (called Melas) dates back to 1329. Founded by the Seljuks, it became part of the Ottoman Empire in the fifteenth century. The city is located closer to the sea than the Manavgat waterfall. At the main bridge on the river there is a pier where you can board a tourist boat. The program on board varies. Some ships go to the waterfall. But most ships go downstream.

Selection of excursions

The waterfall on the Manavgat River is not the only attraction of these places. And you can see this by joining a boat excursion. The trip can last about two hours, or it can last up to six - it all depends on the program. Some ships simply go to the “zero” kilometer, where the Manavgat River flows into the Mediterranean Sea. Different densities and temperatures of the water cause the confluence to appear flaky. Reviews advise alternately swimming first in a cold river and then in the warm sea. On the way back, lunch and performances by folk groups are offered. Some ships sail into the Altynbesik cave, where you can see stalactites, stalagmites and small dams. Reviews recommend going to Lake Titreyengel. There are a lot of fish here. In addition to predatory fish, there are quite friendly and sociable turtles.

For lovers of active recreation

You can go down the river not only on tourist ships. Active tourists go to kilometer zero by boats and canoes. There is a sand spit between the river and the sea - an excellent place for walking or cycling. Where the Manavgat waterfall flows, there is the opportunity to ride horses or camels. You can go upstream the river - to the artificial dams Barazh and Oymapinar. Tourists leave the most positive reviews about the beauty of the last reservoir. The beauty of the dam, surrounded by steep cliffs with coniferous forests, is simply mesmerizing. Some sections of the Manavgat River are suitable for rafting. Excellent alloy in

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Manavgat Hotels

You can stay in Manavgat in city hotels, apartments and private boarding houses. Experienced tourists recommend the Villa Lapin boarding house, which is located right on the banks of the Manavgat River, in a secluded, quiet place and is famous for its luxurious breakfasts.

As an alternative option, you can offer accommodation in Side, which is located 5 km from Manavgat, and is almost completely built up with hotels of various levels of comfort and star rating. The most budget-friendly accommodation options in Side are private guesthouses that provide their guests with bed and breakfast.

Cuisine and restaurants

The city has a huge number of inexpensive cafes and eateries with huge portions and reasonable prices. The restaurant near the bus station has excellent grill and the finest flatbreads. ((Subtlety of taste | Manavgat is famous for the trout that lives in the waters of the river of the same name. Therefore, be sure to order fresh fish in one of the many coastal restaurants.)

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Shopping and shops

On Mondays, a market is held in Manavgat, which attracts local residents from surrounding villages. Grapes, peaches, figs and cherries are incredibly cheap, and you can also buy real Turkish tea and homemade olive oil. By haggling you can buy inexpensive, high-quality knitwear, cotton products and leather items.

Entertainment and attractions of Manavgat

Manavgat waterfall. You can get to the waterfall, located 3 km from the city, on a city dolmush with a Selale sign on the windshield. The waterfall itself is not high - about 2 m, but the width of the forty-meter stream carrying its waters from the Taurus Mountains to the sea is mesmerizing. There are an abundance of fish restaurants and souvenir shops around the waterfall. Down the river from Manavgat you can go all the way to the sea in canoes, boats and motor ships of various sizes. The trip will take you about 3-4 hours. While sailing, you can have lunch and enjoy a folklore program, as well as see many picturesque caves and grottoes, visit the Altinbesik cave with small lakes, stalactites and stalagmites.

Manavgat is a small Turkish town located 3 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast.

Its agglomeration includes, located on the coast. Side can be called a suburb of Manavgat, since there is no division between them, they smoothly flow into one another. Therefore, if you are going to relax in Side, then visiting Manavgat will be very easy.

Minibuses run between Side and the center of Manavgat, the fare is 3 lira (45 rubles), the ride takes about 10 minutes. In Side, you just need to catch minibuses on one of the central streets; as a rule, the word Manavgat is written on it. In Manavgat, it is better to get off at the beginning of the street with shops; usually everyone gets off at this stop. You can go back from Manavgat to Side by minibus from the stop opposite the LC Waikiki store. If you wish, you can even walk from Side to Manavgat - it’s about 4-5 kilometers.

The interactive map below shows all the places that are mentioned in this article: minibus stops, Manavgat waterfall, clothing market, street with shops, cafes and exchange offices, LC Waikiki clothing stores, Nova Mall shopping center, Migros supermarkets, Lunapark and a place where delicious döner.

Manavgat - a typical Turkish village

The city of Manavgat, with a population of about 80 thousand people, is a completely typical low-rise Turkish town, quite quiet, modern and pleasant for walking. The city consists of 4-5-story buildings, on the roofs of which solar panels and barrels are installed to heat hot water from the sun.

All the buildings in the city look quite new, as if the whole city appeared at once about 15 years ago. Along the roads in Manavgat there are date palms, from which huge ripening bunches of dates hang spectacularly.

Russian-speaking tourists most often pronounce the name “Manavgat” as Managaft or Manavgaft. Apparently the famous surname of the actor Gaft is consonant with the name of the city. At first we said that too, and in order to remember the correct name of the city, we voiced it in the English manner: Man of God, which reads “man of gad” and is translated as “man of God.” After this, the correct pronunciation of the city’s name was remembered, acquired meaning and sparkled with new colors.

Shopping in Manavgat - branded stores, market and Nova Mall shopping center

The city center is very well-kept, with the main street Antalya Caddesi and its turns, where there are shops, cafes, restaurants, etc. There are large branded clothing stores, such as LC Waikiki, as well as small specialized shops and shops with spices, soap, towels, bed linen, ceramics, clothing, bags, sweets, souvenirs and much more, all of which Turkey is rich in. There is also a large indoor clothing market.

Manavgat has a large shopping center, Nova Mall, which is located on the edge of the city, right where Manavgat smoothly flows into Side.

Near the Nova Mall shopping center there is a beautiful monument with a large fountain and statues of Greek gods. The architecture of the shopping center building also traces the style of ancient Greece. And the shopping center itself is quite ordinary - a Migros supermarket, many Turkish clothing and shoe stores, H&M, KFC, Starbucks, etc. Perhaps the monument to the Greek gods is the best thing this shopping center can boast of.

We arrived in Turkey and found ourselves during the celebration of the Eid al-Adha holiday, which took place from September 1-4 in 2017. Manavgat was empty these days, most of the establishments on the streets were closed, including banks, currency exchange offices, shops, cafes, etc.

But still, not all the shops were closed and we didn’t go hungry either, but I must say that this is not the best time for shopping. So, if you are going to Turkey, choose travel dates outside of Eid al-Adha. In 2018 it falls on August 21–24, in 2019 on August 11–14, and in 2020 from July 30 to August 2.

Fountain-waterfall in the city center

On the mountain in the center of Manavgat there is a giant fountain-waterfall; it probably once worked and it was a truly epic sight - water from a 15-meter height fell down concrete boulders. But in the fall of 2017, the waterfall fountain did not work, and judging by the photographs on the Internet, it has not been working for a long time.

However, this place is worth visiting. You can climb the mountain on which the waterfall fountain is located and see the city from above; at the top there are gazebos where you can relax in the shade and enjoy a beautiful view of the city and the mountains behind it.

Embankment of the Manavgat River

The river of the same name, Manavgat, flows through the center of the city. It’s nice to walk along the river; it’s especially beautiful there in the first half of the day, when the water is illuminated by the sun and has an extraordinary emerald color, just a sight for sore eyes.

There are several pedestrian bridges across the Manavgat River, and between the bridges along the river there is an embankment with cafes, parks and monuments. You can travel along the river on one of the many boats, the owners of which offer their services.

Manavgat waterfall - how to get there, cost

The most famous tourist attraction in Manavgat is the Manavgat waterfall, which is located 3 kilometers from the city upstream of the river. Previously, he was even depicted on the Turkish 5 lira banknote, issued from 1968 to 1983. The waterfall was created artificially, but still a wide stream of water falling from a small height looks very beautiful. It is also best to visit it in the first half of the day, when the water in the river has a particularly emerald color.

You can get to the Manavgat waterfall in 10 minutes by minibus from any stop on Hastane Caddesi street, which starts right at the waterfall fountain in the city center. The fare is 2.5 liras (38 rubles). In Turkish, the place where the Manavgat waterfall is located is called “Manavgat Selalesi”. If you don’t remember the name in Turkish, then you can ask the minibus driver directly in Russian: “Waterfall?” and he will tell you if he is going there or show you where to take the minibus to the waterfall. Minibus drivers, of course, do not speak Russian, but they know this word.

The place near the waterfall is small but pleasant. The cost of visiting is 5 liras (75 rubles) per person, open from 8 to 19, seven days a week. Our stay at the waterfall took only 20 minutes, we walked around the area, looked at the waterfall and took photos. The place is very touristy, excursions are brought here by bus, so there are many souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants where you can have a snack or a hearty lunch. But still, I would recommend eating in Manavgat itself, it’s both tastier and cheaper.

Manavgat is a small city located on the way from Antalya to Alanya and further to the east. Also, you can’t miss it if you want to visit the city of Side. Manavgat itself is interesting with its waterfall of the same name. From here you can also take a boat trip along the Manavgat River to the place where it flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

Manavgat is located in southern Turkey near the Mediterranean Sea on the D400 highway between Antalya and Alanya.

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Distance from Manavgat to some cities in Turkey:

Alanya – 60 km

Antalya – 78 km

Van – 1383 km

Denizli – 301 km

Izmir – 546 km

Kayseri – 539 km

Nevsehir – 460 km

Side – 10 km

Sanliurfa -840 km

Manavgat Map

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To get to Manavgat from Antalya Bus Station, you need to use the local routes terminal. From there the Antalya – Manavgat bus leaves from 6.00 to 21.00 every 20 minutes, i.e. at 6.00, 6.20, 6.40, etc. In Manavgat this bus goes to the Manavgat bus station (2). But he does not enter there from the D 400 highway, but enters the city along Antalya caddesi, crosses the bridge, follows Uğur Mumcu caddesi, turns near Luna Park and then drives along Zubeyde Hanım caddesi to the bus station. Therefore, if you need the center of Manavgat, then you need to get out earlier, for example, before or after the bridge over the river.

Also, if you are traveling by the above bus to Manavgat with the goal of getting to Side or the Manavgat waterfall, you do not have to go to the final bus station. You can get off near the center (see Nos. 3 and 4 on the map) and transfer to the desired dolmush there. But then a seat is not guaranteed. Although the drive in both cases is not long.

From Alanya you can also get to Manavgat by bus from the local bus station.

The Manavgat bus station itself is located in the southeastern part of the city (2). From the center of Manavgat the bus station can be reached by numerous city buses or minibuses of nearby destinations. Ask Otogar.

From the Manavgat bus station you can take flights to local destinations (Side, Belek, Serik, Aksu (Perge), Alanya, Manavgat waterfall, Antalya, etc.). These transportations are most often carried out by the company MANAVGAT SEYAHAT

You can also reach the following long-distance destinations directly from Managavt. See the websites of the relevant bus companies.

GÜNEY AKDENİZ SEYAHAT: Alanya-Gazipaşa- Anamur- Silifke- Taşucu- Aydıncık- Bozyazı- Kızkalesi- Mersin – Tarsus – Adana – İskenderun – Hatay; Isparta, – Burdur – Bucak, Afyon, Ankara; Sakarya, İzmit, İstanbul, Bilecik, Eskişehir, Bursa; Denizli, Nazilli – Aydın, İzmir

ANTALYA YILDIRAY TURİZM: İstanbul

ADIYAMAN GÜLARAS TURİZM: Alanya, Adana, Osmaniye, K.Maraş, Adıyaman

BEN TURİZM: Alanya, Anamur- Mersin, Adana, Gaziantep

BEYDAĞI TURİZM: Akseki, Konya, Aksaray, Nevşehir, Kayseri, Malatya

ES TURİZM: Antalya, Afyon, Ankara,Kırıkkale

İSMAİL AYAZ TURİZM: Afyon, Kütahya, Eskişehir, Bilecik, Sakarya, İzmit, İstanbul

LİDER ELBİSTAN TURİZM: Alanya- Gazipaşa, Anamur- Taşucu- Silifke- Kızkalesi- Mersin- Tarsus, Adana- Ceyhan, Osmaniye, K.Maraş- Göksun

LÜKS KARADENİZ SEYAHAT: Samsun, Fatsa-Ordu, Trabzon, Rize-Pazar, Hopa

MALATYA ZAFER TURİZM: Akseki, Konya- Seydişehir, Aksaray, Nevşehir- Avanos, Kayseri- Pınarbaşı, Malatya- Balaban- Darende- Gürün

METRO TURİZM: Alanya- Gazipaşa, Anamur- Mersin, Adana, Hatay, Gaziantep; Konya, Aksaray, Nevşehi r, Kayseri, Sivas; Çorum, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize; Kütahya, Eskişehir, Zonguldak; İzmir, Manisa, Balıkesir – Erdek, Bursa; Ankara; Istanbul, Corlu, Edirne

ÖZ DİYARBAKIR SEYAHAT: Alanya, Mersin, Adana, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır

YENİ AKSARAY SEYAHAT: Konya, Aksaray, Kayseri

Also keep in mind that most long-distance intercity buses do not go through the center of Manavgat, but go directly to the D400 highway. Also There are also many long-distance intercity buses that do not call at the Manavgat bus station, but pass close to it along the D400 highway (see map).

Manavgat Waterfall (Manavgat Şelale)

Manavgat Waterfall (Manavgat şelale) is located 4 km north of the city of Manavgat on the river of the same name. You can get to the waterfall from the city by dolmus from the Manavgat bus station. Or you can sit down along the route of this dolmus in the city center (on streets number 4 on the map above). You need a dolmush with the inscription Şelale (shelale), i.e. waterfall. The bus stops at the entrance to the waterfall and the parking lot, but this is not the end of the route. From there you can return to the city. Dolmus walk to the Manavgat waterfall quite often, every 15-20 minutes.

Entrance to the Manavgat waterfall is 3.5 liras (as of September 2013).

Near the dolmus stop in front of the entrance you can ride camels and horses.

Having purchased a ticket, you can head to the waterfall. It's easy to find, just go straight. Along the way there will be numerous souvenir shops and cafes.

Having gone around the white building in the photo above, we go out to the observation deck of the waterfall.

It’s hard to call it a waterfall at the moment. More like a big threshold. But in dry times, when the water in the river becomes significantly less, the waterfall falls from a height of 5 meters.

The water in the river is cold, 10-12 degrees. You can appreciate it all on the same observation deck. Water is poured onto part of it.

You can also admire the Manavgat waterfall from numerous restaurants

In the restaurants at the waterfall you can taste local fish.

City of Manavgat

Now let's return to the city of Manavgat. The city itself does not present anything particularly interesting. At the entrance to the city from Antalya, you encounter a hill with a park and an artificial waterfall (5)

In the city center, near the bridge over the Manavgat River (6), you can take a sightseeing boat along the river. The duration of excursions towards the Mediterranean Sea varies from 2 to 6 hours (lunch included). During long excursions, you can swim in the place where the river flows into the sea. Those. alternately in fresh and salt water. Excursions to the Manavgat waterfall take just over an hour.

You can simply stroll along the river embankment. Or have a picnic on the shore in specially equipped places. Or have dinner at one of the many coastal restaurants.

And what would it be without a central square with a monument to Ataturk.

Hotels and pensions in Manavgat

Most hotels and guesthouses in Manavgat are located in the city center near the bridge. There are hotels with beautiful views of the river. Some hotels and guesthouses in Manavgat can be viewed through the search form above the article. If you wish, you can also settle not in Manavgat itself, but in neighboring Side, which is a 10-15 minute drive from the center. cities. Housing in Manavgat and Side has different pricing policies. As well as at different levels - from small family boarding houses to huge hotels.

Location

The resort village of Manavgat is located in the Antalya region and is one of its largest settlements. It is located in the southern part of the country on the Mediterranean coast. The city is crossed by a fast river of the same name, which, flowing into the sea, forms a picturesque delta. The city is surrounded on all sides by protected pine forests descending from the spurs of the Taurus Mountains. Today Manavgat is one of the most famous diving centers in Turkey.

How to get there

Manavgat has its own small airport that accepts domestic flights. The distance to the nearest international airport, located in Antalya, is 76 km. The most convenient way to get from Antalya to your destination is by bus or dolmus.

Climate

Manavgat is located in a subtropical climate zone characterized by hot, dry summers and warm, rainy winters. However, the mountainous terrain somewhat softens the climate, as a result of which summer air temperatures here are several degrees lower than in the flat areas. April is the beginning of the tourist season, at this time the sea water warms up to +21°C and the air to +25°C. The hottest months are July-August; average temperatures during this period are +28-30°C. At the end of August, the velvet season begins in Manavgat, which lasts until the end of October.

Story

Compared to its closest neighbors - Antalya and Alanya - Manavgat is relatively young. It was founded in 1329 by the Seljuk Turks and at that time was called Molasses, which was translated from the Etruscan language as “temple of the Goddess.” In the 15th century, the city became part of the Ottoman Empire and became one of its administrative centers. It began to actively develop as a tourist center in the 80s of the 20th century.

Attractions

The most famous attraction of the resort is the Manavgat Waterfalls, formed by a river running down the mountain slopes. The height of the water fall here is small - only two meters - but its rapidity is very significant. In addition, the river, making its way along mountain paths, is saturated with minerals, as a result acquiring an unusual milky-white color. You can admire the waterfall in one of the cafes and restaurants located around it.

Also on the Manavgat River there is another natural wonder - the Oymapinar reservoir - a picturesque reservoir surrounded by mountain peaks. Its depth is about 130 meters. Here, 350 meters above sea level, there is the amazingly beautiful Green Canyon with clear water, which has a second name - Emerald Lake. This lake is home to rare species of fish, which is why it is popular among fishermen. The Oymapinar Dam itself, whose height is 185 meters, is also of interest. Tourists are invited to walk along its upper edge or look at the opening picture from the upper observation deck.

12 km from Manavgat are the ruins of the ancient city of Seleukeia, founded in the 4th century BC. Due to its remoteness from other settlements, it suffered the least from robberies. Now here you can see the remains of Roman baths, temples, a mausoleum and an agora, located in the very center of a pine grove.

If you wish, you can also take an excursion from Manavgat to another ancient city - Side.

In the city itself, you should definitely visit the Manavgat Merkez Kulliye Camii Mosque, which is the largest religious building on the Antalya coast. It has four minarets and a beautiful bathhouse for ablutions. This mosque was built in 2004.

Beaches

Manavgat has sandy and pebble beaches. The most popular is the section of beach called Incekum, which means “Fine Sand” in Turkish, with fine golden sand. There are also rocky beaches with clear water, which attract diving enthusiasts. For the cleanliness of the coast, many beaches of Manavgat were awarded the Blue Flag.

Hotels

Most hotels in Manavgat have a huge territory and have their own beaches. Among them there are 5* hotels (Grand Prestiqe Hotel, Saray Regence Resort and Spa) and budget hotels (Mari Hotel, Serena Beach Hotel). There are also many club hotels in the resort (AliBey Club Park Manavgat, Barbaross Pasha's Beach Club, Club Calimera Kaya Side). Among tourists, the Villa Lapin hotel, located in a quiet, secluded place near the Manavgat River, enjoys a good reputation.

Entertainment

Manavgat offers unlimited opportunities for extreme tourism. Here you can ride a horse, go on a cruise along the Manavgat River or raft along its mountain rapids. Jeep and ATV safaris are also regularly organized in the valley between the Taurus Mountains. For lovers of hiking, there are exciting routes through the mountains and surrounding pine forests, and fans of cycling can ride along the sand spit that separates the river from the sea.

Every Monday a fair is held in Manavgat, where for a nominal price you can buy excellent knitwear, leather and ceramic products, and try real Turkish tea and fruit.