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Escape into the emerald heart of the Taurus Mountains on a relaxed half-day catamaran cruise, with two swim stops and a buffet lunch over the water.
Some corners of Turkey feel like a secret, and the Green Canyon is one of them. Tucked high in the Taurus Mountains behind Side, this deep emerald lake was created by the Oymapınar Dam, and its glassy water mirrors the steep cliffs all around it. Your morning begins the easy way, with a comfortable air-conditioned pickup from your Evrenseki hotel and a scenic drive up into the cool mountain air. Once you reach the lakeside you'll step aboard a wide, steady catamaran built for lazy cruising. As it glides almost silently across the still green water, there's nothing to do but breathe it all in. Along the way the boat pauses for two generous swimming breaks, so you can dive straight off the deck into the crisp, refreshing mountain lake whenever you like. If you'd rather relax than swim, fishing gear is on board and you're welcome to cast a line and try for a freshwater catch. It's an unhurried, gentle kind of day, ideal if you want the beauty of a boat trip without committing to a full-day marathon. When appetites start to build, the catamaran docks at the Green Canyon Restaurant, perched right above the lake with wide open views. There you'll enjoy a rich open-buffet lunch of local and international favourites before the boat carries you back and your transfer returns you to your hotel. It's the perfect half-day escape for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
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