Köprülü Canyon is the valley of Köprüçay, which starts in Sütçüler district of Isparta and flows into the sea in Antalya, suitable for rafting.
There are also two historical bridges at the beginning of the area where rafting can be done, the smaller one was built by the master and the big arched bridge was built by the master’s journeyman. Köprülü Canyon got its name from these bridges.
The water of this clean river, which provides rafting opportunities for 7 thousand people a day during the summer months, can be easily drunk from its source. The natural beauty of the environment plays an important role in making it a good summer resort. Therefore, the canyon is also a touristic place.
The beginning of the Köprülü Canyon is the town of Kasımlar, located in the southeast of Isparta. The main source of the river is the river coming from Aksu, which is the district of Isparta, and the water coming out of the village of Karacahisar, which is also connected to Isparta. The canyon consists of narrow valleys for about 25 km from Kasım to Antalya’s Değirmenözü village. In this part, especially when the water rises, it is difficult to pass on foot. But in summer, it is possible to cross on foot. After Değirmenözü village, the river flows in a completely open area. Then the river again enters narrow valleys. This second part continues until the Köprülü Canyon Ancient Bridge. Again in this part, there are steep valleys, difficult transitions and natural beauties. Köprülü Canyon National Park was created around the stream in 1973 with an area of 36,614 ha.