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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Valla Canyon

Pınarbaşı, Turkey

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 33 2026
Valla Canyon

Steep rock walls rise 800 to 1,200 meters above a river in a narrow gorge. Visitors walk about 1 km through forest to a spiral terrace over the rim, with stairs at the end.

Highlights

  • Spiral Terrace viewing platform
  • Forest path to terrace
  • Kerte Glass Terrace

Good to know

  • Entrance fee 75 TL adults, half for students
  • About 1 km walk, steep on the return
  • Free parking and restrooms at Erol's Place

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