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High in the mountains
above Fethiye, rushing icy torrents of the Eşen River
have cut a narrow gorge through the mountains over thousands of years,
creating Saklikent Gorge.
A natural wonder, the
resulting canyon is 300m deep and 18km long and is a breathtaking sight.
The
walls are so high that they cut out most of the sunlight and the fresh
spring waters that flow through are icy cold.
Restaurants at the
base of the gorge are known for their fresh-cooked trout from local
hatcheries.
In summer the Turks come here to escape the heat and relax in
this cool oasis.
During winter the
Saklikent region is a popular resort for winter sports. In March and April
you can ski in the morning and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean
in the afternoon.
Saklikent is about 25km northwest of Kalkan,
off the N-350 to Korkuteli; 3km from the main road. |
