Holidays in Belek take place on the so-called Turkish Riviera, because there are kilometers of sun-bleached Mediterranean beaches with azure sea. However, the city is also famous for its natural park, on the territory of which is the stunning Kursunlu waterfall, combined with amazing flora and fauna, where it is recommended to go from the beginning of April. Cheap tours to Belek are offered throughout the year. But it is advisable to avoid July and August, as they are the hottest and most expensive months, so spring is ideal for eco-tourists in terms of price and weather.
Belek is a city full of greenery and natural attractions. Spring is the time of year when nature awakens, so go to the Kursunlu Waterfall, which cascades water from a height of 18 meters, surrounded by seven small ponds.
Kursunlu Waterfall is located within a 2-kilometer canyon. This area was opened in 1986 as a park. The waterfall area and picnic areas occupy an area of 33 hectares. The natural recreation park has picturesque terraces, children's attractions, a restaurant, a parking lot, an embankment, drinking water, and a toilet. Transportation can be done by municipal buses and minibuses.
Location: The park area extends within the central region of Antalya Province in the Mediterranean region, in Belek. The cultivated green area emerges from the Antalya-Aksu highway north of the Soğukaksu Bridge, 7 km.
With its unique natural landscape characterized by healthy forest texture and rich plant community, combined with interesting water and mountain activities, Kursunlu Waterfall is an important natural landmark not only for Belek but for the entire Antalya province.
The area is an ideal place for spring eco-tourism, as there is such flora as oriental spruce, wild olives, fig trees in single or small groups and many others. Mersin, hawthorn, oleander, blackberry, wild rose, thyme, wild mint, ferns and vines make up the lower flora. Among the aquatic plants, you can see the charming lilies, but they bloom from June. The main inhabitants of the natural park are wild boars, foxes, rabbits, squirrels, bats, woodpeckers, turtles, snakes and lizards.
Available services and accommodation: The most convenient time to visit the park is from April to December, so you can soon go for a comfortable holiday in the natural attraction of Belek. Daily picnics, walks in the fresh air are among the activities that you can participate in. The Nature Park has a facility to meet your food and alcohol needs.
Kursunlu Waterfall has all the features to offer the best holiday to the eco-tourist. You will be surrounded by the amazing nature of the Antalya province. The forests around the waterfall are home to many species of trees, this is where you will find the redwood. Visitors are recommended to take part in a hike in the region to keep an eye on the animals that live here permanently.
Day trips to Kursunlu Waterfall for nature walks are a unique option. Accommodation in the vicinity of the waterfall is not a problem. The nearest facilities that serve this purpose are located in the Belek district of Antalya. Local shops in the nature park sell souvenirs. The restaurant located next to the waterfall allows you to eat deliciously, and small shops in the park allow you to buy fast food.
