OUTDOOR PURSUITS
PATARA HORSE RIDING
SAKLIKENT NATIONAL PARK
Meaning “hidden city” in Turkish, the spectacular Saklıkent Gorge offers dramatic scenery and a variety of outdoor activities, making it a must-visit for families and adventure travellers. Extending for 18 km (11 miles), this rock chasm, carved by mountain streams rushing down from nearby Ak DaÄŸ – reaches a depth of 480m and is so narrow in places that no sunlight reaches the bottom. From the entrance to Saklikent National Park (Saklıkent Milli Parkı), a boardwalk built into the cliff face leads to a spit of land that juts out into the water at the point where the Gökçesu and Ulupınar springs emerge vigorously from the Saklikent Canyon.
Built out over the water on wooden platforms are a handful of eateries – a relaxing place to grab a simple bite or drink as you sit back and listen to the sound of rushing water below. From here, you can make your way into the narrows by wading through the ice-cold water, which, depending on the season, may come as high as the waist. Adventurous travellers wanting to traverse the entire length of Saklikent Gorge may wish to join a guided canyoning tour, as the sheer rock faces can be slippery and difficult to navigate. Other activities offered included river rafting, and there are even rustic tree houses where visitors can stay overnight.
SCUBA DIVING
Kalkan has an excellent diving centre for beginners. Explore the Mediterranean Sea like never before.
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KALKAN DIVE CENTRE
WhatsApp: +90 532 553 20 06
Office: +90 242 844 23 61
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PARAGLIDING
Explore the breath taking mountain scenery of the local area.
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A definite must for those who enjoy an adrenalin rush! Launch into the unknown from the mountains above Kas and if the thrill of it all isn’t too much, take a bird’s eye view of Meis Island, Kas and the beautiful scenery as you glide past.
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KAS/KALKAN TOURS
WhatsApp/Call: +90 532 569 67 62
PARASAILING
Aristos Water Sports offers this great activity to enjoy for sea and landscape lovers. It can be a solo event or shared with friends and family (conditions do apply). You will experience an unforgettable birds eye view, of the stunning Kalkan, Kalamar, Finaz Bays and you can even parasail past the Boat House.
All guests take off from the boat and soar to 100-150 metres above sea level and then land back on the boat. You can go for a glide either in the morning or take off in the afternoon (pending weather conditions). Prices vary depending on the number of participants and bookings are essential.
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Aristos Water Sports provides you with a harness and a life jacket. It is a truly serene sport and one to remember, we recommend it to anyone who loves Kalkan and wants to see it from above.
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ARISTOS WATER SPORTS
+90 538 082 4405
www.kalkanwatersports.com/parasailing
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