Beşkonak Village Guide: Location, Directions and Sights

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Beşkonak is a small neighbourhood of the Manavgat district in Antalya province, set on the banks of the Köprüçay River inside Köprülü Canyon National Park. It is known as the last settlement before the canyon, and together with neighbouring Karabük village it forms the tourism centre of the area. The name is Turkish for "five mansions". This guide explains where the village is, how to get there and what you can see around it.

Where Is Beşkonak?

The village lies north of the D400 coastal highway, between Serik and Manavgat. Köprülü Canyon National Park was founded on 12 December 1973 and covers 366 km², and the village sits within its boundaries. The river runs right past the village, and the rafting route of the Köprüçay passes through this part of the park.

How to Get to Beşkonak

From Antalya

Take the D400 east towards Serik. About 5 km after Serik, turn left at the sign for "Taşağıl - Beşkonak - Köprülü Kanyon Milli Parkı". Follow this road north for about 37 km, through Taşağıl, until you reach the village. The whole drive is roughly 86 km and takes about 1.5 hours by car.

From Side, Manavgat or Alanya

Drive west on the D400 towards Antalya and turn right at the same Taşağıl - Beşkonak sign, then continue north on the same road.

Without a Car

If you join our rafting tour with hotel pickup, our minibus collects you from your resort and brings you to our base in Karabük, at Pelit Dibi. Pickup runs from Kemer, Antalya, Lara, Belek, Side, Manavgat and Alanya; the times are listed on our Antalya rafting page.

What to See Nearby

Köprülü Canyon and the Oluk Bridge

The canyon walls follow the Köprüçay for about 14 km. The Roman-era Oluk Bridge, still standing today, is the most photographed spot in the canyon. The area around the bridge is also where the mountain road to the ancient city of Selge begins.

Selge Ancient City

From the Oluk Bridge, the mountain road climbs for about 13 km to Selge, one of the important cities of ancient Pisidia. Its theatre, with the mountain view behind it, makes a calm stop after the busy canyon. Our jeep safari tours visit both the bridge and Selge.

Rafting on the Köprüçay

The village is best known in Turkey for rafting on the Köprüçay. Prices, the route and start times are on our Beşkonak rafting prices page, and if you want to stay overnight, read about accommodation in Beşkonak.

Practical Tips for Your Visit

After the Taşağıl turn-off the road has some bends, so take it slowly, especially on the way back. If you drive up to Selge, make sure you have enough fuel and water. For a break, our base at Pelit Dibi in Karabük has free parking, showers, changing cabins and a prayer room.