Manavgat is the name of the city, the third largest on the Antalya coast, rivers and waterfall. The city itself is of great interest, there is a mass of iconic attractions in it, because the first settlements here are dating 6 centuries. But being on vacation in Turkey, I want to spend time not in a Uryanized city, but in nature and manavgat very contributes to a pleasant pastime on the river and waterfall. It is here that excursions from Antalya, Alanya, Side and other small towns located throughout the Mediterranean coast are organized.
The cost of excursion to the waterfall and the Manavgat River 30 dollars for an adult and 15 for the child. The tour is designed for the whole day. Leaving in the morning, and return to the hotel to dinner.
Where to buy a tour - at the hotel and a guide or in the turbule of your town? The hotel will cost above. This is definitely. You can buy off the hotel, but preferably already from proven persons. Assess from other vacationers, anyone has already used the services of travel agencies. I have come to buy tours from those. Do not cheat. Comfortable buses, guides know. The only thing that is possible is an international group of tourists. After all, it is more profitable to fill the bus tourists entirely. No one will work at a loss. Therefore, buying a tour in a non-hotel, immediately put up that you want to get into a group with a Russian-speaking guide and compatriots.
Tour "Waterfall Manavgat - River Manavgat" suggests the initial inspection of the waterfall. It is not a natural phenomenon, but the hand of man's hands. On the river there was no time the dam was built and the waterfall was formed as a result of this construction. It is not high, about 2 meters, but quite extended.
Near the waterfall, the garden is broken. It is very pleasant here, there is a cool, which is not enough on the coast. Water in maternolt of emerald color. It is very beautiful in here. If it is given free time worth walking in the garden. There are many narrow paths, the main thing is not to get lost and return to the bus during. Some places can be very slippery, because individual paths go through the water.
Tourists, of course, there are many, so you need to be attentive. Sometimes it is difficult to disperse on such trails. Immediately on the territory a small pond, which swims local ducks, and local boys sell an exotic fruit - cacti. Will a desire, try.
After visiting the waterfall, the excursion continues on the tourist boat. From the port, they are a lot of them and they all start moving along the river, and then go to the sea and head towards Side. Traveling along the river, you will see fish farms in which trout grows. It is this fish that is served for lunch. Delicious. If you carefully look at, then you can see on the branches of trees, falling into the water, small turtles. Children who travel with parents come to the wild delight from these reptiles.
Further more interesting. You will be shown a braid separating the river from the sea. It will be possible to swim in the fresh river of the Manavgata, and then go to the other side and swim in the sea water. True, the water in the river is only 16 degrees, and in the sea approximately 28. Only a small number of tourists decided to contrast water procedures. River water greatly acquisitions.
The boat then continues the path towards the ancient Side, but already in the open sea. You can see the remains of the temple of the Apolone, the amphitheater, but it is better to inspect them within the framework of non-sea, but hiking on Side. You can buy souvenirs that will become an excellent reminder of the trip.
On the way back there will be a show program. The dancer will execute the belly dance. Everyone will be able to join, but most of the tourists are already somewhat tired and only passively observed for what is happening. But the fatigue is pleasant. So much cognitive could be seen and learn within the round.
An interesting excursion program. Manavgat deserves attention. You will get a maximum of pleasure from river cruise.