Alanya to Green Canyon (Manavgat) Drive

Road trip from Alanya to Green Canyon near Manavgat: boat lake, drive time, fuel and parking for rental cars.

• Distance ≈ 70–80 km one way
• Duration 1 h 10 – 1 h 30
• Fuel cost ≈ €9–13 one way
• Road condition Highway / D400 then mountain access road
• Parking Lots near boat piers (paid in season)
• Rest stops Manavgat town; canyon cafés
• Recommended car Kia Cerato or Dacia Jogger (families)

The experience

Green Canyon is a dam reservoir with boat tours between pine-clad cliffs. It is cooler than the coast and popular with package excursions — a rental car lets you choose a quieter departure time.

See also Green Canyon attraction guide.

Route tips

Drive west on the D400 past Manavgat, then follow Oymapınar / Green Canyon signs north into the hills. Surfaces are paved but expect coaches on narrow sections.