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Take a full-day excursion from Side to Green Canyon: visit the towering Oymapinar Dam, enjoy a lakeside lunch, then cruise 14 km through narrow limestone gorges with swimming stops. Practical, scenic, and suitable for moderately fit travelers.
Take a full-day excursion from Side to Green Canyon: visit the towering Oymapinar Dam, enjoy a lakeside lunch, then cruise 14 km through narrow limestone gorges with swimming stops. Practical, scenic, and suitable for moderately fit travelers.
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The morning lifts off from Side with the bus rolling through citrus groves and the river voices growing louder as the road climbs toward Oymapinar Dam. Sunlight slants across the reservoir and the dam’s concrete face looms, then gives way to the narrow gorge where the boat waits—water daring you to step in.
moderate.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness: short walks, some uneven ground, and ability to board a boat.
The cruise covers about 14 kilometers of the reservoir and typically lasts around 1.5–2 hours with photo stops and optional swimming breaks.
Lunch includes a buffet of cold starters and a choice of grilled chicken, meatballs, or fish; notify the operator ahead for dietary needs during booking.
Yes—infant seats are available, but children should be supervised around water and when boarding the boat.
Walking is limited to viewpoints, the lakeside restaurant and boarding the boat; expect uneven surfaces and short steps.
The Oymapinar Dam, completed in the late 20th century, flooded valleys that contained historic river crossings and small settlements; remnants like an old bridge remain visible at low water.
The area is managed for both hydroelectric use and tourism—respect swimming areas, avoid littering, and follow local guidance to protect shoreline vegetation and wildlife.
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