Destination
Şahinkaya Kanyonu
Şahinkaya Canyon, located on the Altınkaya Dam Reservoir built on the Kızılırmak and 13 km from Vezirköprü, draws attention as the deepest point of the Altınkaya Dam. The canyon, which is approximately 1500 meters long, dazzles on the turquoise waters of the Kızılırmak and fascinates those who see it with its grandeur.
Şahinkaya Kanyonu and 3 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Şahinkaya Kanyonu sits within Vezirköprü, Samsun. The toroti catalogue holds 39 described stops across Samsun, 2 of them in Vezirköprü.
The nearest stop is Vezirköprü Turizm Merkezi, 1.5 km to the east. Another 3 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Şahinkaya Kanyonu?
- Şahinkaya Canyon, located on the Altınkaya Dam Reservoir built on the Kızılırmak and 13 km from Vezirköprü, draws attention as the deepest point of the Altınkaya Dam. The canyon, which is approximately 1500 meters long, dazzles on the turquoise waters of the Kızılırmak and fascinates those who see it with its grandeur.
- Where is Şahinkaya Kanyonu?
- Şahinkaya Kanyonu is in Vezirköprü, Samsun.
- How long does it take to visit Şahinkaya Kanyonu?
- The suggested visit time for Şahinkaya Kanyonu is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Şahinkaya Kanyonu?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şahinkaya Kanyonu; the closest are Vezirköprü Turizm Merkezi, Ağcaçal Mağarası, Terelek Kaya Mezarı.