Enjoying water skiing on the slopes of Ali Mountain

In the foothills of the magnificent Ali Rock, which fascinates everyone with the stunning nature of Kahramanmaraş, the thrill of water skiing was experienced. Ali Rock, located in the Menzelet Dam Lake, completed in 1990 on the Ceyhan River, forming the two sides of a deep valley, is known as a remarkable natural wonder with its majestic appearance. Contributing significantly to the tourism of Kahramanmaraş, Ali Rock hosts various events throughout the year and also accommodates citizens who engage in water sports for hobby purposes on the slopes of this magnificent natural wonder. The water skiing performance of Mahmut Hopur led to the emergence of magnificent visuals. Extreme scenes emerged on the slopes of Ali Rock, which has a height of 148 meters. Hopur, who expressed that he practices water skiing as a hobby, stated that Kahramanmaraş has great potential in water sports. Recommending water skiing to everyone, Mahmut Hopur said, ‘I do this sport as a hobby. Kahramanmaraş is, in my opinion, a city where Turkey’s most beautiful nature activities can be done at the moment. We do this sport to promote Kahramanmaraş, to invite people to such social activities, and to promote it. It is very enjoyable, very pleasurable. Especially in the hot summer weather, it is a very enjoyable sport. I recommend it to everyone.’ Hopur, who said that Kahramanmaraş is truly a paradise of natural wonders, added, ‘I have been to almost all cities in Turkey, and I engage in many nature activities. Kahramanmaraş is truly a paradise. It is an excellent city for nature sports and activities. Almost every part of the city is covered with water. I believe its value should be recognized and utilized.’