Sena Güler
July 29, 2018•Update: July 30, 2018
By Sezgin Pancar
MERSIN, Turkey
The Yerkopru Waterfall in southern Mersin's Mut district is a visual treat that tourists from all over the world get to enjoy.
The waterfall was designated as a natural monument by Turkey’s General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks in 2001.
“The blue of the falling water and green nature of the Yerkopru Waterfall, and singing birds on its trees make the visitors experience a very different atmosphere,” Omer Arslan, head of the Mersin branch of the general directorate, told Anadolu Agency.
He invited everyone, who want to experience a different world of nature where one gets to even see fig trees and pomegranate trees.
The waterfall is said to have been formed as a result of erosion caused by the Ermenek Stream, which feeds the Goksu River. The water falls from a 30-meter (98 feet) height. It is located some 35-kilometer (21 miles) away from Mut district center.
It has a 300-meter-long (984 miles) and 15-meter-deep (49 miles) lake in turquoise color.
There are two observation terraces for visitors.
Reaching the area, which once was hard due to landslides, has been improved with footpaths built as part of restoration works.
The Yerkopru Waterfall -- which attracts photographers, and trekkers -- hosts many domestic and foreign tourists, especially during summertime.
Mehmet Eroglu, 47-year-old local tourist, said he was very happy to visit this place with his family.
“It is amazing, really... It is a great place, which will not disappoint people who come here," he said.
Another visitor Melih Yigit, 22, said: “I enjoy every moment here… I don’t think I can spend such a time in any other place.”
