Manavgat Waterfall

Manavgat Waterfall on the Manavgat River is near the city of Side, 3 km (2 mi) north of Manavgat, Turkey. Its high flow over a wide area as it falls from a low height is best viewed from a high altitude.[1]

Manavgat Waterfall
Manavgat Waterfall is located in Turkey
Manavgat Waterfall
LocationSide, Turkey, Manavgat, Turkey
Coordinates36°48′49″N 31°27′16″E
TypeWaterfall
Manavgat Falls.

The white, foaming water of the Manavgat Waterfalls flows powerfully over the rocks. Near the waterfalls are shady tea gardens providing a pleasant resting place.[2]

The Oymapinar Dam is located 12 km (7 mi) to the north of the river.[3]

During floods, the Manavgat Falls may disappear under high water.[4]

Reverse of the 5 lira banknote (1968-1983)

The waterfall was depicted on the reverse of the Turkish 5 lira banknotes of 1968–1983.[5]

Manavgat Falls.

References
  1. "Manavgat Waterfall". Retrieved 2006-10-30.
  2. "Altinkaya, Manavgat and Side". Retrieved 2006-10-30.
  3. "Oymapinar Dam". Archived from the original on 2006-11-14. Retrieved 2006-11-19.
  4. "AmerasianWorld.com's Manavgat, Turkey". Kevin Miller, Jr. Archived from the original on 2007-06-07. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
  5. Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey Archived 2009-06-03 at WebCite. Banknote Museum: 6. Emission Group - Five Turkish Lira - I. Series Archived 2009-04-18 at the Wayback Machine & II. Series Archived 2009-02-04 at the Wayback Machine. – Retrieved on 20 April 2009.
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