Kapuzbashi Waterfalls, Seven waterfalls in Yahyalı, Turkey
Kapuzbashi is a group of seven side-by-side waterfalls in Kayseri Province that drop over limestone cliffs between 40 and 60 meters tall in the Aladağlar mountains. The water comes from springs beneath the rock and forms multiple parallel streams that fall into a wooded valley.
The falls formed over millions of years through erosion of limestone and created a natural water system that supplied local communities. The springs fed settlements and fields in the valley and remained a dependable water source through the centuries.
The name Kapuzbashi means melon head and refers to the shape of the rocks where the water flows. Surrounding gardens use the cool microclimate and water from the falls to grow walnuts and grapes.
The site is accessible by a paved road from Kayseri and the drive takes roughly 90 minutes. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear as the paths around the falls can be uneven and slippery when wet.
The falls maintain strong flow throughout the year because they are fed by underground springs that do not depend on seasonal rainfall. This constant water flow makes them the second tallest continuously flowing waterfalls in the world.
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