The Mediterranean Region - Turkey with Your Family: From Bustling Bazaars to Historic Sites - page 161

cut into the rock too. Other struc-
tures to see from the period
include the acropolis, a theatre
and a bath complex. Although an
historical site with few amenities
for children as such, there's a little
cafe close by for toilets and
refreshments.
Tünektepe Hill
It's a bit of a drive, but a trip to
the top of Tünektepe Hill,
Saklikent, which is around 15km
or so from Antalya, will provide
one of the most spectacular views
of the Mediterranean region of
Turkey. A restaurant and a holi-
day complex on the top provide
the chance to break up the jour-
ney a tad. In winter, the area is a
renowned for its skiing.
Upper Düden Waterfalls

can actually walk behind the
cascade of water, although you
might want to think twice about
taking small children across the
walkway. If you do take them,
hold on to them extremely
tightly as it's easy to lose your
footing, although if you do slip
you will only plunge into a rock
pool. Not far away are the
Lower Düden Waterfalls . These
are a different thing altogether.
The water drops quite alarm-
ingly down rocks and cliffs to
the sea below, and the closest
you can get, understandably, is
on a viewing platform safely off
to one side. The view is spectac-
ular - and little kiosks around
the viewing areas offer the
chance of refreshment too.
Kur@unlu Waterfalls and Nilüfer
Lake a few kilometres farther on
are other places of wonderful
natural beauty.

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Located around 14km northeast
of Antalya, the Upper Düden
Waterfalls are spectacular. You

Upper Düden Waterfalls

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