The canyon is located between the villages Gökçeler and Karacahisar in Milas district of Muğla Province.

[1] Flora of the canyon consists of centuries-old olive (Olea europaea), walnut (Juglans), common fig (Ficus carica), plane tree (Platanus), laurel (Laurus), red pine (Pinus resinosa) and diverse shrub species.

Fauna observed in the canyon area are Indian crested porcupine, hare, jackal, fox, wild boar and the bird species partridge, European turtle dove, common blackbird and quail.

[1] The canyon offers outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, mountain climbing and cave excursion on daily basis.

An observation deck serving the visitors is situated atop the canyon.