Çatak Şelalesi

About Çatak Şelalesi

Çatak Şelalesi is the best known natural sight of Kiraz, the inland district at the eastern edge of İzmir province. The waterfall is formed by the Çatak stream, which comes down from the Bozdağlar mountains, and it is surrounded by picnic areas and forest. When to go Kiraz Municipality says the falls are at their fullest in spring, from March to May, when melting snow swells the stream. The surrounding picnic areas suit picnics, barbecues, nature walks and photography, and the municipality describes the area as worth visiting in every season. Walking route The provincial culture and tourism directorate lists a walking route from Kiraz town via Saçlı and Yeşildere to Çatak. It is 8 km long, rated medium, takes about 3 to 4 hours on foot and is recommended from April to November. Getting there Kiraz lies about 145 km from central İzmir, according to Visit İzmir, which names Çatak Şelalesi as the first of several waterfalls and picnic areas in the district. The map pin marks Çatak village; the falls lie nearby along the stream.