What Can You Do at Dim Çayı?
Dim Çayı begins in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains and pours its waters into the Mediterranean, with a 60 km long branch. Here are things you will find at Dim River and some different activities available on site.
Restaurants and Picnic Areas:
Dim Çayı is one of the best places to have a picnic and cool off in the greenery of Alanya. Many restaurants, cafes, and tea gardens are located by the stream. These facilities, protected from the sun in gazebos, are visited by many tourists especially during the summer. The most famous food to eat here is fresh trout from the pools. In a way, the common feature of the restaurants and picnic areas here is that the tables are situated in the stream. If you come early in the morning, you can have a nice local breakfast.
Swimming in Dim Çayı:
You can swim in artificial pools filled with water flowing from the stream. There are fun slides for those who want to swim. On hot days, the pools can be crowded, we recommend getting there early to enjoy while there are less people.
Rafting on Dim Çayı:
Rafting has become a popular sport in recent years. Would you like to try it while you’re here? The upper parts of the stream are used for rafting. In order to reach the Alraft facilities, which have the necessary infrastructure for rafting, you have to drive another 5 km. The Alraft facilities are spread over a wide area under the trees. In addition to restaurants, there are areas for sports such as archery and riding. The rafting course can be completed in 1-2 hours depending on the water level.
Visit the Villages around Dim Çayı:
The villages in Dim valley attract great attention from tourists who want to admire nature in the Taurus Mountains. Many tour agencies organize daily trekking and safari trips to these villages.
Visit Dim Cave:
Dim Cave is the second largest cave in Turkey that is open for visits. There are stalactite, stalagmite, and travertine formations in the cave. At the end of the cave, there is a small, 200 m2 lake. When you visit this cave, you have a bird’s eye view to admire the Dim River and the breathtaking magnificent views around it. Read more about Dim Cave in Alanya.
