Samsun Çağlayan Şelalesi

The Çağlayan Waterfall, located within the boundaries of Çağlayan Village in the Salıpazarı district, lies to the east of Samsun Province. It is a natural water feature that derives its name from the village in which it is situated. Due to its environmental characteristics and accessibility, the waterfall is recognized among the natural formations of Samsun’s rural areas.

The waterfall is situated on a topography shaped by high-energy fluvial processes. Over time, the height of the fall, the discharge rate, and the composition of the transported materials have led to the formation of wide and deep basins at the base of the waterfall. In some cases, the depth of these basins reaches the same level as the height of the water drop. Such erosion processes gradually cause the waterfall’s cliff line to retreat upstream or result in the point of descent acquiring a gentler slope.

^{Image of Çağlayan Waterfall. (}Ayvacık Municipality⁾

The Çağlayan Waterfall is located approximately 7 kilometers southeast of the Salıpazarı district center, within the boundaries of Çağlayan Village. Access is provided via paved road from the district center, and an alternative route is available from the direction of Hasan Uğurlu Dam. This dual accessibility allows visitors to reach the waterfall from multiple directions, making its geographic position more accessible compared to other natural sites in the region.

^{Image of Çağlayan Waterfall. (}Ayvacık Municipality⁾