The Manavgat River is one of the longest underground rivers, at the same time is among the few rivers in the world that are supplied from a single source (the Dumanli source; is contained within the Oymapinar dam lake) O. There are two dams on it. The Oymapinar and the Manavgat dams.Its clean and pure turquoise green water is rich with minerals. If you wish to, you may swim a stroke in these green and cool waters or make small explorations in a canoe.
The foundation of Manavgat is not known certain, but estimated at B.C. 200-150. As understood from the early documents, cargo and human transportation had been made on the river, from the very first centuries till recent years. Manavgat has become a village of Turkish Republic at 1923. The town Manavgat, which is 72 km far from the province Antalya. was founded on the plain that lies on both sides of the River Manavgat.
Seleukeia (take a look at Google Map) is near the Bucak Şihlar Village , 12 km. North, East of Manavgat. It is one of nine cities named after Seleukos Nicator, one of the generals of Alexander the Great in the 3 rd cent B.C. The strong city walls and good stratgical position suggest that it ws founded here to protect the coastal cities against the attacks from the north. Side was the nearest and the closest commercial pertner of Seleukeia.
When you turn South at the 72 th km. of Antalya - Alanya main road a nice avenue winding through hotels and houses for about 3 km will lead you to Side, the furthest city in the east of historical Pamphylia. Situated on a peninsula about 1000 m long and 400 m. wide, it fulfilled its duty as a commercial port. Naturally, Side used to be one of the most important trade centers in the antiquity
45th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival ( 10 - 19 October 2008 )
Antalya Film Festival Announces Winners!At the 45th year of the longest-running cinema summit of Turkey, the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival and the 4th year of the Golden Orange's global gateway, the International Eurasia Film Festival, 10 days of exuberance where continents, cultures and dreams have reconciled, concluded with a splendid ceremo...Readmore
4th International Eurasia Film Festival ( 10 - 19 October 2008 )
Introduced for the first time within the frame of 42nd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, the International Eurasia Film Festival achieved a great success and gained its individual character as an acclaimed film festival. More than 200 films of every genre, length and format from different countries all over the worl...Readmore
15-16th May 2008!
World Chaimpionship's first leg Mountain Bike marathon in Manavgat started 15 may 2008. In the mens cathegory, the French rider Thomas Dietsch was confirmed as the winner and the Austrian rider Alban Lakata took the second place.In the women's race the Fin Pia Sundstedt won the first Marathon World Cup leg. Five seconds after Sundstedt finished the Italian Annabella Stropparo, it was a tough battle.
The marathon which had t...Readmore
The foundation of Manavgat is not known certain, but estimated at B.C. 200-150. As understood from the early documents, cargo and human transportation had been made on the river, from the very first centuries till recent years. Manavgat has become a village of Turkish Republic at 1923
45th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival
