Köprülü National Park

Köprülü is a national park in Turkey, 60 km from the city of Belek. It was founded in 1973 on an area of 5 ^km2. The base of the park is the mountain river Kepryulyu with the canyon of the same name. The main part of the park's lands consists of impenetrable cedar and pine forests.

One of the main attractions of the park is the Kepryulyu River. Once in ancient times, the river had another name, Eurymedon. The main tributaries of the river are mountain streams, due to which the river collects water and the volume of flowing water at its confluence in the Mediterranean Sea is 86 m3. There are 7 canyons along the Kepryulyu River. Its cool blue waters attract a lot of rafting enthusiasts. Many restaurants have been set up along the banks of the river. Where you can relax after rafting on the river. On the river, another attraction of the park is the Oluk Bridge, which is a monument of ancient culture. The bridge is 27 meters high and was built in the time of Ancient Rome. No less interesting will be the ruins of the city of Selge, located on the outskirts of the park.

The Köprülü National Park has a rich flora, with more than 600 plant species growing here, of which 30 are found nowhere else. Of the trees, cypress, pistachios and eucalyptus are most often seen in the park. In addition to them, there are red and black cedars, firs, junipers, and olive trees.

There are more than 100 species of birds found under the treetops. Of these, it is worth noting eagles, vultures, golden eagles, barn owls. Of the large mammals in the park, deer, wolf, bear, mountain goat, wild boar, fox and hare are often found.

In Köprül, everything is equipped for outdoor activities. Rafting enthusiasts, mountain climbers, and horse riding enthusiasts will find suitable places for themselves here. The park management often organizes excursions on inflatable rafts along the Kepryul River. Another tour takes place in the Altynbeshek Magarashi cave.