Oymapinar Dam Manavgat | Green Canyon and Visitor Guide

Oymapinar Dam: Emerald Lake of the Taurus

Oymapinar Dam Manavgat | Green Canyon and Visitor Guide


Rising among the magnificent valleys of the Taurus Mountains in Manavgat district of Antalya, Oymapinar Dam forms one of Turkey's most impressive engineering works 🏔️ Built on the Manavgat River, this massive structure welcomes thousands of domestic and international tourists every year with both its energy production and unique natural beauties. The lake formed by the dam and the surrounding Green Canyon have become one of the most popular nature destinations in the Mediterranean region ✨

Construction of Oymapinar Dam began in 1977 and was completed and put into service in 1984 ⏳ The dam, which has a concrete arch type structure, is positioned within a narrow valley. This technical choice led to the dam being described as an engineering marvel. Built using the most advanced technologies of the era, the structure is among Turkey's

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