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Canyons and Caves: Geological Discoveries and Adventure Sports

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Antalya's geographical structure also harbors unique geological formations such as canyons and caves. Sapadere Canyon, located in Alanya, is known for its 400-meter-high rock walls and ice-cold water. Observation terraces built along the canyon and natural rock pools offer visitors the opportunity to both enjoy the view and swim in the cool waters. Köprülü Canyon, on the other hand, is one of Turkey's most popular destinations for extreme nature sports such as rafting, rock climbing, and camping. These adrenaline-filled activities offered by the canyon increase the region's tourism diversity.

Antalya's caves are also an important part of the city's geological story. Damlataş Cave in Alanya was accidentally discovered in 1948 during the opening of a quarry and holds the title of being the first cave in Turkey to be opened to tourism. The cave, with its stalactite and stalagmite formations, is quite popular among both local and foreign tourists. These natural formations and other areas with a karstic structure like Güver Uçurumu (Güver Cliff/Chasm) reveal that Antalya's geographical structure is interconnected and that the region is part of a large geological integrity rather than random natural beauties. This integrity makes Antalya almost a "nature laboratory," offering visitors the chance to discover not only the surface beauties but also thousands of years of geological processes.

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