Kazikli Canyon

Access
From Adana take the motorway Ankara-Adana.Turn of at exit from Pozanti. 3km after Pozanti turn off right for Camardi. After 60km turn off right for Cukurbag – Marti. Drive 4 km towards to mountains to reach the Kazikli canyon on the right. Logistics
There closest town is called Camardi and offers all you need, including restaurants. Wild camping is not allowed close to Kazikli Canyon, but if you want to camp in the National Park there is a camp site called Sarimemetler, 3 km from the Kazikli Canyon.Alternatively, stay at the "Aladaglar Camping" at the village Marti, just 4 km from the Kazikli Canyon. Run by the local climbers Zeynep Tantekin and Recep Ince, the camp site also offers bungalows. Period
From April to November; the routes face north, south and west which means that shade can be found all day long and that you can climb comfortably even in summer time. Thanks to the very low humidity, summer is always cool and dry in Aladaglar. Climb
There are over 250 routes of all types and their quality is awesome: big overhangs, big holds, small pockets, bouldery route, power endurance, stamina... In short: powerful conglomerate climbing on big pockets. Although some routes contain one or two fingers pockets, these tend not to be too sharp. Notes
During rest days we recommend the amazing treks inside the Aladaglar National Park or a visit the world famous region Cappadocia, just 80 km away.

Zeynep Tantekin and Recep Ince run a camp site called "Aladaglar Camping" located close to the canyon. The future of area? no wild camping close to Kazikli Canyon, don’t use liquid chalk, don’t mark to holds, take all trash and toilet paper with you. And enjoy your climbing!


 Bibliography
Aladaglar, a rock climbing guide by Recep Ince (2008)
The guidebook can be purchased at the campsite.