Manavgat
Waterfalls, Canyons & Authentic Turkey
The Region in 60 Seconds
Manavgat understanding
Manavgat is the gateway to the region's most spectacular natural wonders. The famous Manavgat Waterfall, the emerald Green Canyon, and the wild rapids of the Köprüçay make the town a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers. Less touristy than neighboring Side, here you experience authentic Turkey – especially at the legendary Monday market, one of the largest in the region.
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Weather & Water Temperature
The best time for your visit
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 15° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 26° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 31° | 26° | 20° | 16° |
| Water °C | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Sun (h/day) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
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Tours from Manavgat
Organized by us, experienced by you
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Must-See
8 places you must see
Natural Wonder
Manavgat Waterfall
The town's landmark! Wide, powerful waterfall amid green scenery. Restaurants right by the water, perfect for photos and cooling off.
Boat Tour
Manavgat River
Leisurely boat ride through lush vegetation to where the river meets the sea. Restaurants on platforms over the water along the way.
Adventure
Green Canyon
Stunning reservoir with emerald green water surrounded by steep cliffs. Boat tours, swimming in crystal clear water, lunch on board.
Dam
Oymapınar Dam
185-meter arch dam – one of the highest in Turkey. Viewpoint overlooking Green Canyon. Impressive engineering.
Market
Grand Bazaar (Mon & Thu)
One of the largest weekly markets on the Turkish Riviera! Mondays for textiles and household, Thursdays for fruits and vegetables. Authentic experience.
Architecture
Külliye Mosque
Modern grand mosque in Ottoman style. Impressive architecture, peaceful atmosphere. Visitors welcome outside prayer times.
Rafting
Köprüçay Rafting
Whitewater rafting through a spectacular gorge! 14 km of rapids (Class 2-3), past the ancient Selge bridge. Pure adrenaline!
Park
Şelale Park
Green oasis by the river with picnic areas, playgrounds, and restaurants. Perfect for families and relaxed afternoons.
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Beaches
Honestly reviewed
Sorgun Beach
15 km südlich
Perfect for: Naturliebhaber
Dream beach with pine forest right by the water! Natural, quieter than Side. Mostly belongs to hotels, but public sections available.
Meist Hotel-Strand
Kumköy Beach
12 km südlich
Perfect for: Familien, All-Inclusive
Fine sand beach between Side and Manavgat. Many all-inclusive hotels, family-friendly, good infrastructure.
Meist Hotel-Strand
Evrenseki Beach
8 km südlich
Perfect for: Hotel-Urlauber
Resort beach with large hotel complexes. Animation, water sports, all-inclusive feeling. Good for families with children.
Hotel-Strand
Fluss-Strände
Im Stadtgebiet
Perfect for: Einheimische, Picknick
Locals swim in the river! Pebble and grass shores, picnic areas, restaurants on the water. Very authentic.
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Shopping
Where to buy, what to buy, how to bargain
The Monday and Thursday market is legendary – one of the largest in the region! Locals shop here too. Spices, local honey, and fresh produce are top picks. Less touristy than Side bazaar.
Großer Basar (Mo & Do)
Obst, Gemüse, Kleidung, Haushalt
Manavgat Zentrum
THE market of the region! Monday = textiles, Thursday = food. Come very early!
Touristenbasar
Souvenirs, Textilien, Lederwaren
Am Wasserfall
Small bazaar at the waterfall. More touristy, but convenient after your visit.
Nova Mall
Marken, Elektronik, Food Court
Manavgat Zentrum
Modern mall with air conditioning. Cinema, food court, international brands.
Lokale Geschäfte
Gewürze, Honig, Olivenöl
Altstadt
Small shops in the old town. Local honey, olive oil, spices – authentic!
Haggling like a pro
No haggling in shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Only at bazaars and small shops.
What to buy – and what not
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Practical Info
Everything you need to know on site
Getting Around
Money & Payment
- Currency: Turkish Lira (₺). Exchange rate fluctuates – check daily!
- Credit cards work almost everywhere (Visa, Mastercard). Amex rare.
- ATMs (Bankamatik) everywhere. Always withdraw in Lira, never in Euro!
- Exchange offices (Döviz) have better rates than hotels or airport.
- Tipping: Restaurant 10%, taxi round up, hotel 20-50₺ per day.
Safety
- Antalya is very safe for tourists. Normal caution as everywhere.
- Kaleiçi well-lit and lively at night.
- Watch out for pickpockets in crowds.
- Taximeter fraud most common tourist annoyance – always insist!
- Don't drink tap water. Bottles are cheap (5-10₺).
SIM Card & Internet
Turkish SIM at Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom. Shops at airport or in town. Bring passport! Tourist package approx. 300-500₺ for 20GB. Or: buy eSIM before departure (Airalo, Holafly).
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Turkish for Tourists
Few words, big impact
Turks love it when you try a few words of their language. Perfect pronunciation doesn't matter – it's the effort that counts!
Basics
At the Restaurant
Shopping
On the Go
Emergency
Numbers
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In Emergency
Save these numbers – just in case
Hospitals
Manavgat Devlet Hastanesi
Public Hospital
Manavgat Zentrum
Largest hospital in the region. Emergency 24/7.
Özel Manavgat Hastanesi
Private Clinic
Manavgat
Private clinic in the center. English available.
Medical Park Antalya
Specialist Clinic
Antalya (60 Min.)
For complex cases. Antalya reachable in 60 minutes.
Pharmacies (Eczane)
Green cross = pharmacy. Many medicines available without prescription. Nights/Sundays: "Nöbetçi Eczane" (on-duty pharmacy) – list posted at every pharmacy.
Germany
Deutsches Honorarkonsulat Antalya
Güllük Cad. 18, Antalya
Phone: +90 242 314 1101
Manavgat on the map
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