Geographical Location and General Features
Uçansu Waterfall is situated within the borders of Akçapınar village, affiliated with the Gebiz town in the Serik district of Antalya province. Located 57 kilometers from Antalya and 54 kilometers from Serik, the area sits at an elevation of 400 meters above sea level.
In the karstic terrain dominated by limestone, Uçandere is formed by the confluence of the Havutlu and Bal streams. While the waters of the waterfalls flow vigorously in winter and spring, they decrease in the summer months due to Mediterranean drought and can dry up during extreme dry periods.
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Upper and Lower Uçansu Waterfalls
The Upper Uçansu waterfall drops from a height of 70 meters, creating a plunge pool at its base that is 20 meters in width, 6 meters in breadth, and 2.5 meters in depth. The cascading waters, which are 2.5 meters wide at the starting point, take on a triangular appearance when they reach the plunge pool.
Due to the limestone composition of the drop surface, small stalactites have formed, and a large rocky section in this area has broken off. Continuing its flow, Uçandere forms the Lower Uçansu waterfall about 800 meters to the west, which drops from 51.5 meters; here too, there is a plunge pool with a breadth of 18 meters, a length of 10 meters, and a depth of 4 meters.
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Surrounding Values and Routes
In the immediate vicinity of the waterfalls, around the village of Kozan, lie the ancient ruins of Pednelissos. Additionally, this natural area is situated on the St. Paul Trail, Turkey’s longest hiking route.
Source records indicate that after the Gebiz town, the road has a stabilized surface and sometimes becomes impassable in the spring season due to rising water levels.
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