Düden Waterfall

Many first-time visitors assume Duden Waterfall is a single attraction. In fact, Upper Duden Waterfall and Lower Duden Waterfall are two separate places in different parts of Antalya.

Choose Upper Duden Waterfall if you want to walk through a green park, explore the cave area and see the water from close range. Choose Lower Duden Waterfall for the dramatic coastal view, sea mist and boat tours. If your schedule allows, visiting both provides the most complete Duden Waterfalls experience.

Upper Duden Waterfall is located in the Dudenbasi area of Kepez, approximately 10–12 kilometres north of Antalya city centre. Lower Duden Waterfall is located in Caglayan, along Lara Road in Muratpasa, approximately eight kilometres east of the centre.

Map locations to search:

• Upper Duden Waterfall / Yukarı Düden Şelalesi

• Lower Duden Waterfall / Aşağı Düden Şelalesi

• Duden Park Waterfall

Both waterfalls can be reached by municipal bus, taxi, private car or an organised Antalya city tour. When using a navigation app, select the full Upper or Lower Duden Waterfall name. Searching only for “Duden Waterfall” may direct you to the wrong location.

If you are checking the distance from Alanya to Duden Waterfalls, expect approximately 130–140 kilometres by road. The journey usually takes around two to two and a half hours, depending on traffic, your departure point and which waterfall you visit.

Upper and Lower Duden Waterfalls have different entrance arrangements and visiting hours.

The Upper Duden Waterfall entrance fee may change during the season, so a fixed price can quickly become outdated. Tickets are generally purchased at the entrance.

Lower Duden Waterfall does not require an entrance ticket when viewed from Duden Park. Parking, cafés and boat tours may charge separately. Seasonal schedules, maintenance and weather conditions can affect access, so checking current information on the day of your visit is recommended.

Duden Waterfalls, locally known as Düden Şelalesi, are among the most recognisable natural landmarks in Antalya. The attraction consists of Upper Duden Waterfall in Kepez and Lower Duden Waterfall on the Lara coastline. Although they offer completely different visitor experiences, both belong to the same water system.

The waterfalls are shaped by Antalya’s limestone and travertine landscape. Water travels through underground channels before emerging around Upper Duden Waterfall. It then continues through Antalya and eventually reaches the Mediterranean at Lower Duden Waterfall.

Upper Duden Waterfall

Upper Duden Waterfall is surrounded by a landscaped park with trees, walking paths, picnic areas and viewpoints. One of its most distinctive features is the cave-like passage that allows visitors to observe the water from behind and beside the cascade.

The shaded surroundings make Upper Duden Waterfall a refreshing stop during Antalya’s hot summer months. Some paths and cave sections can be damp or slippery, so comfortable shoes with good grip are recommended.

Upper Duden is a paid attraction and has seasonal closing hours. Visitors researching the Upper Duden Waterfall entrance fee or asking what time Duden Waterfall closes should check the latest tariff and schedule shortly before travelling.

Lower Duden Waterfall and Duden Park

Lower Duden Waterfall, also known as Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall or Duden Coastal Waterfall, is formed where the Duden River drops approximately 40 metres from Antalya’s cliffs into the Mediterranean Sea.

Duden Park provides free viewpoints from above the waterfall. The area also has walking paths, green spaces, cafés and places to sit beside the coast. Late afternoon is particularly popular for photography, although morning visits are generally quieter.

The most dramatic perspective is from the Mediterranean. An Antalya boat tour brings visitors closer to the waterfall’s base, where the scale of the cliffs, falling water and sea mist becomes much more impressive.

Are Duden Waterfalls a Natural Monument?

Duden Waterfalls are frequently described as a natural monument in general travel content. Legally, it is more accurate to describe the waterfall and river system as a protected natural site. Sections of the area have officially registered natural conservation status, but Duden Waterfalls should not be presented as a national park.

Their importance comes from their karstic water system, coastal landscape and unusual combination of an inland waterfall and a second cascade flowing directly into the sea.

Planning Your Duden Waterfalls Visit

Allow one to two hours for Upper Duden Waterfall and approximately 30–60 minutes for Lower Duden Waterfall when visiting from land. A boat tour requires additional time but provides the best view of Lower Duden Waterfall from the sea.

Travellers with limited time can prioritise Lower Duden Waterfall because it is closer to Lara and easy to combine with Antalya’s coastal attractions. Visitors looking for a greener and more relaxed nature walk may prefer Upper Duden Waterfall. For a complete itinerary, visit Upper Duden in the morning and continue to Lower Duden before sunset.