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Saklıkent National Park, located between Fethiye and Kaş, is home to one of Turkey's longest and most impressive canyons.

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Saklıkent Canyon was formed in the western extensions of the Taurus Mountains as a result of tectonic movements and water erosion shaping the limestone terrain. The formation of the canyon is a result of geological processes that lasted millions of years. The discovery of the canyon occurred by chance in the late 1980s by a shepherd. This natural beauty was revealed when the shepherd entered the canyon while grazing his animals, and it quickly became one of the region's important tourist attractions. Saklıkent gained national park status in 1996, and since then, it has been more systematically protected and promoted. The depth of the canyon reaches up to 300 meters in some places, while its width narrows to just a few meters at certain points. The Karaçay River, flowing through it, played a significant role in the canyon's formation and continues to actively shape it. The river's flow can be quite high, especially in spring, making access to the inner parts of the canyon difficult during this period. Fossils found on the canyon walls provide important information about the region's geological past. The national park area includes not only the canyon but also its rich surrounding flora and fauna.

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• Wear non-slip, water-resistant shoes when entering the canyon.
• You might consider bringing spare clothes, as you may get wet inside the canyon.
• Keep your valuables in a waterproof bag.
• The water level may rise as you proceed deeper into the canyon, so be careful.
• Even in summer, it can be cool inside the canyon, so you might want to bring a light cardigan.