Adrenaline junkies from around the world are welcome to the Turkish Highline Carnival in Anatolia, southern Turkey. Starting March 2, the 7th Turkish Highline Carnival will take place in the Geyikbayırı district of Antalya. This weeklong event will bring together slackliners from around the world to test their skills on a sling stretched between limestone cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
This year marks the seventh edition of the Turkish Highline Carnival, which will take place from March 2nd to 9th at the cliffs of Geyikbayırı, a village 30 kilometers from central Antalya. Organized by the Turkish Slackline Association, the festival will feature 15 to 100 routes at altitudes ranging from 20 to 24 meters.
The base camp and sponsor is Josito Camp, but there are several other campsites that cater to climbers. The Geyikbayırı area is considered a prime climbing destination. in Turkey and is well known worldwide for this sport. Since many highliners are also into rock climbing, they will be provided with such services. Accommodation options include bungalows, guesthouses, and even chalets. All lines are within walking distance of each campsite, so once you're in Geyikbayırı, there's no need to drive.
Visit the Turkish Slackline Association website www.slackline.org.tr or the Facebook pages Slackline Derneği, Slackline Istanbul and Slackline Turkey for more information on future meetings and the upcoming event. in Antalya.
