Düden Waterfalls Antalya — Boat Trips & Visitor Guide 2026
Dramatic waterfall plunging 40 m straight into the Mediterranean — best seen from a boat or the clifftop park.
Lower Düden Waterfall: entrance fee Düden Park entry is symbolic (about €0.5–1), opening hours Park 08:00–22:00. Suggested time: 45 minutes – 1 hour. Best time to visit: Afternoon, when sunlight hits the face of the falls.
The Lower Düden Waterfall — one of the most spectacular things to do in Antalya — locally known as Karpuzkaldıran, plunges 40 metres straight off the Lara cliffs into the Mediterranean, one of the very few places in the world where a river meets the sea as a clifftop cascade.
Düden Park on top of the cliff offers viewing terraces directly over the drop, while the most dramatic perspective is from the sea on boat trips departing Antalya's marina. The Upper Düden Falls, 10 km inland, hide a walkable cave behind the water curtain.
Visitor Information
Prices are approximate for the 2026 season; check current rates at the ticket office or on muze.gov.tr.
Last updated: 28 July 2026
How to Get There
City buses towards Lara (e.g. KL08) stop right by Düden Park; by car it is 15 minutes along Lara Caddesi. To see it from the water, join a 1–2 hour boat trip from the Kaleiçi marina.
Tips
- Combine the park with a boat trip to see the falls from both angles.
- On windy days the spray reaches the terrace — protect your phone.
- Add the Upper Düden Falls the same day (a 20-minute drive).
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost anything to see Düden Waterfall?
Düden Park charges a symbolic entrance fee; boat trips from the marina cost roughly €10–15 per person.
What is the difference between the Lower and Upper falls?
The Lower falls drop 40 m off a sea cliff; the Upper falls sit 10 km inland in a park, with a cave you can walk through behind the water.
Does the waterfall flow in winter?
Yes, the Düden River flows year-round, peaking in spring with snowmelt from the Taurus Mountains.
