Saklikent means "hidden valley" in Turkish and this gorge is the third longest gorge in Europe at 18 kmlong. It was formed after an earthquake and is so steep and narrow in some places that the sun doesnot penetrate the water, which is absolutely freezing as a result, even in these high temperatures.

There are several restaurant areas suspended above the water (river) and the whole area, although somewhat commercialized. 

The Saklykent Canyon is a location just 50 km far from town centre of Fethiye it is an unique heaven with 300 meters deep and 17 kilometres narrow canyon, Saklykent discovered while searching place for farm by a Local shepherd in 1989 than doors of this secret paradise is opened to visitors from all around the world.

The shapes formed on the rocks by the flowing water through Toros Mountains and their coves and noses are well worth seeing worth seeing!

With this amazing view, you can savour the delicious grills, fresh boar and regional meals with regional spices such as yoruk while relaxing on mattresses placed on the flowing stream surrounded by these natural beauties.

Saklykent Canyon can only be visited in the summer season because of water level increases during winter months.

Saklykent has easy access from Fethiye - it's only a hour drive by the minibus which stops just behind of a big mosque in the city centre or with daily tours.

If taking photographs is among your hobbies, you can snap extraordinary sights of unspoiled, natural beauty at Saklikent.

On the platforms erected over the water flowing in great speed inside and out of the canyon, visitors are served trout and traditional pastries - which only adds to the idyllic romance of your trip.

It is possible to reach Saklykent by minibuses or daily tours organised by travel agencies. During a 45-minute trip, as you pass through the small villages, you can witness the authentic rural life-style and view the cast the plantations of tobacco, cotton aniseed, sesame and wheat, as well as the greenhouses used for growing vegetables.