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The Düden Şelalesi Waterfall northeast of Antalya is a great place to go for a few hours on a hot day to savor the cool shade, misty breezes from the falls, the intense green of the well-watered verdure, and the pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.

Here's an idea: head for the Roman ruins of Perge first, then stop at Düden or the nearby Kurşunlu waterfalls to escape the summer heat on your way back to Antalya.

Signs on the coastal highway point the way to both Şelales (waterfalls).

The falls and watercourses at Düden are pretty, though not spectacular—but then, spectacular is not the point. You come for the zephyrs of moist, cool air, the deep shade, the intense green of the well-watered verdure, the absence of normal city cacophony, and the happy family atmosphere.

Düden has picnic tables, stands selling gözleme (Turkish crepes), light meals and non-alcoholic drinks, walkways and benches for strolling and relaxing.

There's a small fee of a few liras per person for admission to the park. Bring a picnic if you like.

The alternative to Düden is the aforementioned Kurşunlu Şelalesi, a few kilometers farther east. More...