Sights of Alanya - where to go and what to see on your own. Alanya attractions Alanya old town

Having once chosen a tour in Turkey in the city of Alanya, my husband and I honestly had no idea where we were going. We didn’t read, we weren’t interested, we went at random. We arrived at the airport in Antalya, the organizer of the trip was the tour operator Coral Travel - well done guys, by the way! They work accurately! From Antalya to Alanya it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. The road on the way back was a little tiring.... it was certainly more interesting there =)

We arrived at night, so we were able to explore the city only the next day) And we were pleasantly surprised!

Well, for starters, what pleased us not only in Alanya, but throughout Turkey is the roads, they are like a skating rink...perfectly polished, you drive and don’t notice the roads)) Not like here (((

The city is not large, but quite picturesque, there are more than enough hotels in it. The main attraction of the city is the Red Tower, the defensive fortress of the city, located on a mountain slope.


Alanya was a famous base for the pirate fleet, founded in the 4th century BC during the Roman Empire, echoes of which have survived to this day. days in Alanya there is a beach named by Mark Antony in honor of Cleopatra, Cleopatra Beach. The name stuck and has survived to this day.



Since the 13th century, the city has been the winter residence of the Sultan. The port in Alanya is not large but very beautiful, with extraordinary pleasure ships.



Also in the city there is the Damlatash cave, with healing air (good for asthmatics)


Located between Cleopatra Beach and Port as you walk along the coastline.


The cave was discovered by accident during an explosion rocks, with with the aim of expanding the beach area.

Near the cave, all kinds of souvenirs are actually sold, but they are quite expensive... reasonable prices You can buy all possible souvenirs and oriental sweets if you go on a jeep safari excursion. Few people talk about this, but on it you will visit a mountain village, where at the local bazaar you can buy whatever you want for pennies!!!

The city also has museums, a water park, and basically everything...

General views of the city

Speaking of cities south coast Turkey, then Alanya among them at first glance is ordinary resort town. But this is only at first glance. It does not reveal its charm immediately, but gradually, as if looking closely at you, will you be able to see behind the lush facades of numerous hotels and beautiful beaches its centuries-old history and glorious past. If you can do it, the love between you and the city will be mutual forever.

History of Alanya

And this city itself is a gift of love. It arose in the 4th century BC. Antony presented the ancient Korakesion (as Alanya was previously called) as a gift to his beloved Cleopatra. In the 2nd century BC. here, on the border of Pamphlia and Cilicia, pirates ruled. Korakesion was their base, their resting place. The entire coastline is indented with numerous bays and grottoes, where sea robbers hid their loot and divided their booty. In one of these grottoes, “Kyzlar Magarasy” - the “Maiden Cave”, pirates hid kidnapped women and other captives, who were then successfully supplied to the slave markets of ancient cities.

Alanya Old Town

The ancient Korakesion itself, the so-called “ Old city"was originally located on a small rocky cape. A well-fortified fortress was built around it by pirates, which was subsequently captured by Pompey. The ancient battlements of the Ichkale fortress stretch for 7 km. One of the fifty towers “Kyzyl Kule” - “Red Tower” in the north-east of the city walls was built in 1225 from red brick, its height is 30 m. Now it houses ethnographical museum(unfortunately, there is no Russian-speaking guide, but if you know English well, no problem). A small Byzantine basilica has been preserved in the fortress. This is actually all that remains from the period of Byzantine rule in this city.

In the 13th century, the Seljuk Sultan Aladdin Keykubad founded his winter residence in the fortress, giving it the name Alaya, which later became Alanya. In one of the towers there was an execution place “Adam Atajagi”: from here those disliked by the Sultan were thrown into the sea, leaving them with a scanty chance of surviving if the condemned person threw a stone to the sea, which was actually unrealistic.

Near the harbor you can see ancient shipyards where the Seljuks maintained their fleet. Nearby there is a small bath of Cleopatra, which is supposedly connected by a tunnel to the fortress.

Sights of Alanya

All that remains is to visit the Old Quarter of the city, where under the same Sultan Aladdin Keykubad the Akchebe Sultan Mosque and the Turbe Tomb were erected. Be sure to check out the caravanserai, and if you're lucky, you'll catch a mesmerizing Sufi performance or the famous belly dance. Be sure to visit the Bedestan open bazaar, where you can find everything your heart desires. But even if your heart doesn’t want it, you will still buy it, because local merchants will grab you by the sleeves, inviting you to look at the goods and asking you to buy all sorts of unnecessary nonsense, assuring you that you definitely need it. By the way, learn the two golden rules of the oriental bazaar. First, be able to politely and firmly say “no” if you really don’t need the item and you don’t want to lose money. Second, know how to bargain. Don't assume that the dealer is telling you the real price. As a rule, it is overestimated by five times. The ability to bargain is a kind of game, a hobby of the locals, unless they bargain in supermarkets, and even then not always. Play this game, please both yourself and the seller, and he, smiling and satisfied, will give you something really good for ridiculous money just because you honor local traditions.

In general, it must be said that there are, as it were, two Alanyas - one for tourists, with luxury hotels, beaches, discos, foam parties. The other is for our own, locals. And if you want to see the real Alanya, leave the hotel in the evening and walk along the coast. Honestly, standing on the shore and watching the crimson disk of the sun fall into the Mediterranean Sea, you will feel this indescribable feeling of the connection of times, realizing that before you, hundreds and thousands of years ago, people also stood on the shore in the same way and looked at the beautiful sunset. And then you will be able to see what idle vacationers usually don’t see. Here is a Turkish family going to the beach with their children - no, not swimming and sunbathing. Daytime is a time of noisy tourists. Evening is the time of the locals. The family sits on the shore, has dinner and also admires the sunset. Some guy stands on a rocky spit and catches fish with a spinning rod. Here is the hotel Bobik running around the rocks and catching crabs. And everywhere and everywhere you are accompanied by the heady smell of azaleas, ice cream vendors, local guides and monuments to grandfather Kemal Ataturk (well, remember our: “Lenin lived, Lenin lives ...”).

Would you like some ice cream? Go up to the van and say a few words to the ice cream man in Turkish (I advise you to definitely learn it). And now he, smiling widely, gets you the best, wishing you a pleasant appetite. And you yourself suddenly notice that you are smiling back...

In general, when vacationing in Turkey, smile more often, and sincerely, from the heart. Believe me, a smile is the key that opens any door.

Sights of Alanya (Türkiye) in Russian with map, photo and description

If you are not one of those vacationers who prefer not to leave the comfort zone of the hotel, then you probably want to know what interesting places you can visit a popular resort, what to see and how to surprise yourself. And we are ready to tell you about the main attractions of Alanya and the surrounding area so that you will definitely want to leave your sun lounger by the pool or exchange the beach for an exciting excursion.

Of course, Alanya is first and foremost popular resort, so thousands of tourists from all over the world receive first-class service here - cozy hotels, good beaches and a variety of entertainment: from diving in the Mediterranean Sea and fishing from the deck of a yacht to horseback riding and gastronomic tours. But, despite the pretentious status of the “Turkish Riviera”, Alanya has an impressive ancient history, in which the ancient conquerors, the rulers of Byzantium, and warriors left their mark Ottoman Empire. And evidence of this is the numerous “ruins”, as well as modern monuments. In the vicinity of the resort, there are such natural places that contemplative tourists should definitely visit - the Sapadere Canyon, the Green Canyon, the Tauride Mountains, the ruins of ancient cities and caves. There are also places in Alanya for those who love all kinds of attractions and extreme entertainment.

What sights of Alanya to see first?

During excursions or independent walks When visiting Alanya, you should definitely visit the Red Tower, which for centuries defended the port from pirate raids, as well as the medieval Tersane shipyard, where ships were built from local cedar forests for centuries. To feel the historical heritage of Alanya, you need to walk along the authentic streets to the ancient Suleymaniye Mosque and the northern fortress of Ehmedek, and then to Cleopatra Beach and Damlatas Cave. And when all the sights of Alanya have been explored, you can supplement your collection of vacation impressions with trips around the surrounding area. So that you can make your own rating of must see places, we present the “ten” most visited places and monuments.

TOP 10 best attractions in Alanya

Excursions to the sights of Alanya

It is wiser to visit any sights of Alanya accompanied by a Russian guide, choosing a suitable group or individual tour. You can, of course, read about this or that object on your own, but often the guide shares information that cannot be found in free access. In addition, getting to know the city and its surroundings will take less time, since the travel route is carefully thought out and adjusted by the organizers for maximum convenience of guests. We recommend booking excursions in advance at, where there are, how popular classical programs to the main attractions of Alanya and Turkey in general, as well as original excursions from Russian-speaking guides. At online booking on Tripster it is enough to make a 20% prepayment (the rest is ceremonially handed over to the guide or tour organizer on the spot). And if you choose an individual program, you can, during online communication with the guide, ask to make adjustments to the route and tailor the route to suit you.

Sights of Alanya with photos and descriptions

It’s absolutely certain that you won’t be able to visit all the interesting places in one day, so it’s worth setting priorities – what to see first, and where you can go if you have time, energy and money left. First of all, we recommend deciding on the thematic focus, because some people are more interested in climbing through ancient ruins, while others are more interested in squealing in a water park. Well, our top 25 main attractions in Alanya will help you choose what is interesting to you specifically.

Top 25 attractions in Alanya

1. Alanya Castle

The main attraction of the city, of course, is the ancient fortress wall, built on the foundations of a Roman-Byzantine fortress by Sultan Ala ad-Dine Kay-Kubade. The construction of the fortification dates back to the 13th century, and it has been well preserved to this day. watchtowers and external walls. Inside there are interesting ancient buildings - brick cisterns, the Byzantine Church of St. George, baths, the Sultan's palace. The observation decks located inside offer breathtaking panoramas of the city and the sea.

Most of the fortress can be viewed for free, but entry to the castle costs 20 Turkish lira. From April to October ancient complex, turned into a Museum under open air, open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., from November to March – from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2. Red Tower / Kizilkule

If you hear the Turks talking about Kyzyl Kule, you should know that we are talking about another key landmark of the city, which flaunts on the flag of Alanya - the octagonal Red Tower. It was built according to the design of an Arab architect in the 13th century, and was built to such high quality that today it remains one of the best-preserved examples of medieval military architecture. On the 1st floor of the tower there is an ethnographic museum, and on the last floor there is an observation deck. You will have to walk up 85 steps to get there.

Opening hours: April-October – 9.00-19.00, November-March – 9.00-17.00. You will have to pay 7 Turkish lira for the entrance ticket.

3. Tersane Shipyard / Old Shipyard

The shipyard is located just behind the Red Tower. It was used for the construction of the Sultan's flotilla from 1228 to 1361. Stone structure on the water, divided by arches into five workshop rooms, is an excellently preserved example of Seljuk architecture. Until the 60s of the last century, ships were still being repaired there, but today the shipyard is a museum with models of medieval ships, mechanisms for lifting cargo, unusual nautical charts, workbenches with tools and other interesting things.

Shipyard in summer time open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (opening hours may change in winter). Ticket price – 6 liras. By the way, it is more profitable to purchase complex tickets, for example, you can visit the Red Tower and the shipyard for 8 liras.

4. Cleopatra Beach

Antalya's best beach awarded " blue flag"for cleanliness and comfort. Two kilometers of “golden” sand, which, according to legend, was brought all the way from Egypt itself, is definitely worthy of your heels;) The entrance to the clearest water is gentle, so the place is ideal for relaxing with children. A well-developed infrastructure will allow you to alternate between lying on a sun lounger and riding catamarans, water skiing, or banana boats. The beach has changing cabins and showers (both paid and free). Interestingly, there are toilets not only for people, but also for dogs. There are many cafes along the entire beach, but to save money, it is better to shop at the markets on Damlatas Street.

The beach is open to the public every day. Entrance is free, but if there are not enough free sun loungers, you will have to pay for a sun lounger and an umbrella.

5. Damlatas Cave / Damlatas Caves

Not far from Cleopatra Beach, right at the foot of the Alanya Fortress, there is the Damlatas Cave - small and not at all gloomy, which is worth a visit to see the thousand-year-old stalactites and stalagmites, decorated with very beautiful lighting. You are unlikely to last more than half an hour in the cave. With absolute humidity and a temperature of about 25 degrees, it is difficult to view the underground masterpieces, although local doctors assure that the record levels of carbon dioxide will benefit asthmatics. But entry into the cave is not recommended for “core” people.

You can visit the Damlatas Cave daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance fee: 7.5 Turkish liras for an adult ticket and 3.5 liras for a child’s ticket.

6. Seaport of Alanya / Port of Alanya

The seaport receives daily cruise ships and yachts, and walking along the embankment is one of the favorite pastimes of local residents. For a long time, the port was a haven for pirates, until the “gentlemen of fortune” were “asked to leave” by the Roman Empire. There are many cafes on the embankment where you can order mussels with lemon. And if you go on an excursion with a Russian guide, he will definitely lead you to a place in the port, from where you can see the main attractions of the city - the Red Tower and the Lighthouse. It is from the port that all excursion ships depart, many of which are stylized as pirate ships.

Opening hours: daily. Per visit seaport There is no charge.

7. Water Planet water park

Water Park “Planet of Water” in the village of Okurjolar, 30 km from Alanya – perfect place to have fun. Almost three dozen different slides, a 75-meter bungee ride, Kamikaze and Black Hole rides, rafting on the lazy river - everyone can choose what they like best. On the territory of the Water Park there are a dozen swimming pools with comfortable sun loungers, as well as several restaurants and cafes.

For those staying at the hotel of the same name, visiting the water park is free (they are given special bracelets upon check-in). Other tourists can buy a ticket with or without meals: an adult will cost 40/30 dollars (respectively), a child (for children from 6 to 12 years old) – 35/25 dollars.

8. Alanya Archaeological Museum

Visit Archaeological Museum in Alanya you should also be in the company of a Russian guide, because all the signs on the exhibits are in English, and the museum itself does not provide the services of a Russian-speaking guide. The museum's exhibition is quite interesting: all kinds of figurines, jewelry, dishes, household items dating back to the Lydian, Phrygian, Byzantine and Greek periods. In one of the halls there is only one exhibit - a statue of bronze Hercules, cast in the 2nd century. BC. There is a hall dedicated to marine finds - sunken ships and treasures. In the cozy garden of the museum, fragments of antique columns and various agricultural implements are displayed, and walking peacocks and fragrant plants complement the peaceful atmosphere of the museum.

The museum is open from April to October from 8.30 to 19.30, from November to March - from 8.30 to 17.30. Monday is a day off. The entrance ticket costs 6 Turkish lira.

9. Alanya Aquapark

In the center of Alanya, behind the Migros supermarket, there is a small city water park. It has only 9 slides, which are not too steep and not at all new, several pools, a waterfall and a rafting channel. You cannot visit the water park with your own food, and prices in local cafes are higher than in markets. The city water park is almost always very crowded, so there may be queues for some attractions. Before including a water park in the program, you should clarify whether it is fully open after reconstruction and which attractions are working.

You can visit the city water park every day, from 9 am to 6 pm, but the attractions start only from 10. Cost entrance ticket: for adults – 25 liras, for children – 15 liras. You can also buy a ticket with a “snack” (cola, fries and hamburger) for 35 liras.

10. Lighthouse in the port of Alanya / Alanya Lighthouse

At the beginning of the last century, a 20-meter lighthouse appeared on the edge of the port harbor, which was assembled in Paris and guided ships to the French shores for more than 50 years. The lighthouse was then transported and installed in Alanya. Its compact size does not prevent it from illuminating the sea for 200 miles for more than a hundred years, and tourists are invited to climb to the observation deck. The climb will not be too tiring, because inside the walls of the lighthouse are decorated with beautiful panels with sea scenes.

The lighthouse is open every day, but access inside can be both free and paid, so it would be good to enlist the help of a Russian guide who will tell you when they won’t charge you for going up to the lighthouse observation deck.

11. Sapadere Canyon

Amazing natural corner near Alanya opened for tourists in 2008, and every year it becomes more and more popular. A walk along the wooden deck stretched along the rocks will be an escape from the heat and will give you a lot of impressions from contemplation pine forests, magnificent mountain peaks and icy mountain streams.

An excursion to the Sapadere Canyon can be booked at

12. Antique city Syedra / The ancient city of Syedra

In ancient times, Syedra was a major trading port with its own mint. Today these are ruins where turtles rule, but it’s worth climbing the mountain to the ancient polis if only to see stunning panoramas of the sea, walk along the remains of ancient paving stones, imagine the splendor of the ancient Column Street or try to examine fragments of an ancient mosaic.

13. Suleymaniye Mosque in Alanya Fortress / Suleymaniye Mosque

The current and oldest mosque in the city was built in 1231 by Sultan Alaadin Key Qubad (the same one who ordered the construction of the Red Tower). And the Suleymaniye Mosque is called because it was restored after a fire by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. On the minaret there are speakers from which the call to prayer is heard. Inside the mosque everything is traditional and ascetic.

14. Monument to Ala ad-Din Kay-Qubad I

The Seljuk Sultan, who ruled Alanya in the 13th century, is today the first to greet guests arriving at the resort from Antalya. It was this sultan who ordered the construction of the main religious attractions of Alanya - the Red Tower, the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Tersane shipyard, and under him the Konya Sultanate achieved greatness. Today, a huge pedestal on which a fearless warrior on horseback “prances” reminds us of the determination and courage of this ruler.

15. House-Museum of Kemal Ataturk

The exhibition of the house-museum is dedicated to the people's favorite - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk - the first president of Turkey, reformer politician and military leader. The fact that Kemal was in this house only once in 1935 did not stop the residents of Alanya from the temptation to open a museum in the building. On the ground floor there is an exhibition with Ataturk’s personal belongings, photographs, and documents signed by him. The second is a reconstruction of the interiors of a Turkish house with authentic household items.

16. Dim Cave

One of the largest caves in Europe is located 12 km from Alanya. It’s hard to say what’s more magnificent: the views of the surrounding area on the way to the cave, the panoramas of the valley from its observation platforms, or a walk through the cave itself. As a warm-up, you should first look into the small 50-meter hall, and then go to the large 300-meter hall. A cosmic spectacle awaits you - literally and figuratively.

17. Alanya Gardens Park

The park, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Ataturk, is very popular among tourists who, after a hot beach, don’t mind taking a breather in the shady alleys. The park has many exotic trees, stunningly beautiful flower beds, recreation areas, and artificial ponds and fountains.

18. Seyir Terasi observation deck

On observation deck It’s worth going up to see all the sights of Alanya at once, and the walk will be magnificent both during the day and in the evening. On the upper observation deck there is a park and a restaurant where you can have lunch or dinner. Eat playground for children. Turkish dance groups perform on stage. On the lower platform you can comfortably sit on one of the many benches and admire the city.

19. Green Canyon

The Green Canyon was created not by nature, but by man. This huge reservoir in the valley of the Taurus Mountains has the status of a national park, and its main attraction is Lake Oymapinar, which is fed by three dozen mountain springs. An ideal place for a picnic and a peaceful holiday surrounded by local beauty.

An excursion to the Green Canyon from Alanya can be purchased at

20. Monument to Ataturk

The monument to the “father of the Turks” was erected on Republic Square (near the street, named again in honor of Ataturk). The figure of the bronze “leader” is surrounded by pioneers: a boy with a flag and a girl greeting guests. On the massive pedestal is a quote from Ataturk: ​​“Peace in the country! World peace!" When you look, you involuntarily remember everything famous monuments Soviet leader. 😉

21. Dolphinarium Sealanya

While visiting the Dolphinarium in Alanya, you can not only see the fiery performances of fur seals and dolphins, but also swim with the latter (for an additional fee). Guests can also take unique photos with the stunning animals or attend a dolphin therapy session - chat with dolphins to relieve stress and improve your mood.

22. Yil Ataturk Parki

You can enter Ataturk Park along Cleopatra Beach both from the embankment and from the adjacent street. You can walk along the paved paths endlessly. The huge fingers cast a good shadow, and standing on one of the many bridges near the artificial pond and fountains, it’s easy to enjoy the freshness of the purest water. There are a lot of interesting plants in shape, for example, in the form of a pineapple grown into the ground. The irrigation system works flawlessly, so the park is always green.

23. Incekum Beach

23 km from Alanya is one of the oldest and most popular beaches in Incekum. You can get there by minibus in half an hour. The beach is famous for its fine sand. Actually, tourists come here to trample on it with their bare feet, and at the same time swim in the sea. 15 minutes from the beach is the village of Avsallar, where there are many restaurants and cafes.

24. Cable car to Alanya Fortress / Alanya Teleferik

A funicular ride to the top of the Ich Kale fortress will give you the opportunity to contemplate stunning views of Alanya. The cabins are closed, but with large panoramic glazing, so you won’t miss anything during the ascent and descent. The trip takes no more than 5 minutes. Then - an observation deck and a walk to the fortress itself, you can wander around the territory of which for a very long time due to the numerous shops, cafes and other interesting things.

25. Dim-Chai River / Dim River

The Dim Chay River, which originates from Konya and flows into the Mediterranean Sea, is popular among tourists due to its well-developed infrastructure. There are many restaurants, including ones with cabanas right on the water, cozy and picturesque picnic spots and fishing spots.

The sights of Alanya in Turkey are surprisingly diverse. Natural, historical and entertainment attractions are located at a short distance from each other. In Alanya you can always find where to go and what to see on your own. We tried to collect short guide the most interesting sights of Alanya with photos and descriptions, but did not create a rating. To someone more interesting than a cave and waterfalls, and for some, mosques and fortresses. In general, everything is your choice.

The main attractions of Alanya - what you must see

Red Tower

The main attraction of Alanya is the Red Tower of Kyzyl Kule. The Red Tower is the symbol of this Turkish resort. The tower is located in the port of Alanya. You can admire the tower from the outside for free. A ticket inside costs 6TL. Inside there is a small museum and observation deck.

Alanya Fortress

The Red Tower is only part of another larger attraction. Alanya Fortress was built in the 13th century and is still well preserved. You can climb to the top of the fortress by road completely free of charge. Better yet, take a bus to the top, and go down from there.

Cable car to the top of the peninsula

A cable car leads from Cleopatra Beach to the top of the peninsula. Climbing up you can see the Ehmidek Castle and the Suleymaniye Mosque. The round trip cost is 18TL.

Attractions in the center of Alanya

Most of Alanya's attractions are located on the top and around the peninsula. Since we started with the Alanya fortress, we will continue with it.

Echmidek Castle

Ehmidek Castle is one of the most ancient buildings in Alanya. When the Seljuk Turks captured these lands, the castle was already standing. According to one version, it was built by the Greeks long before our era. This is one of the most expensive attractions in Alanya; entrance to the castle grounds costs 20TL. True, this price also includes a visit to the internal fortress.

Suleymaniye Mosque

Next to the castle is the Suleymaniye Mosque. This is the oldest mosque in Alanya. It is still active. Entrance to the mosque is free, but all rules for visiting mosques must be strictly followed.

Ichkale - internal fortress

At the very top of the peninsula there is an internal fortress. Probably the inner fortress itself as an attraction would not have been so interesting to me if it were not for the stunning views that you can see from the top. The cost of visiting is 20TL, but with the same ticket you can also visit Echmidek Castle.

Alanya Shipyard

The shipyard is located in the port of Alanya. The shipyard, like almost the entire fortress, was built in the 13th century and served for the construction of ships. Now there is a small museum inside. It didn't seem like anything special, but I was really interested. Entrance inside costs 7TL.

Alanya seaport

The port is home to the Red Tower and a shipyard, but the port itself is a tourist attraction. It's very beautiful embankment with an artificial waterfall and a bunch of yachts decorated as pirate ships. Visiting the port is absolutely free.

More information about the port can be found in the article on our website.

Lighthouse in Alanya

The lighthouse is installed in the sea harbor. The height of the lighthouse is 20 meters. You can climb the lighthouse, sometimes it costs money, sometimes it doesn’t. The lighthouse was originally built in France in 1880. He worked there for almost 60 years and only then moved to Alanya.

Park in the center of Alanya

In the center of Alanya between the Ataturk monument and the port there is a small but very beautiful and green Park with artificial waterfalls where you can go. Spending a few minutes in the shade of tropical trees in the midday heat is a pleasure.

Monument to Ataturk

The Ataturk Monument is located on Ataturk Square next to Ataturk Boulevard. You can find all this “Ataturschina” on the way from Obaköy towards the port, you won’t pass by. Ataturk Square is also called Republic Square. By the way, there is another monument to Ataturk in Alanya, it is located near the Red Tower, but it is much more modest.

Obaköy embankment

A long, well-kept promenade stretches from the port to the east of Alanya, which is a pleasure to walk along. There are many cafes and restaurants, many flowers, and date palms.

You can read more about this area of ​​Alanya.

Cleopatra Beach

Many travel portals include this beach among the main attractions of Alanya. The beach is really good, it's one of the best beaches Turkey. There is a legend that sand was brought to the beach for Cleopatra from Egypt. There is a monument to Cleopatra on the beach promenade.

You can see more about the beach on our website.

Cape Gilvarda

The Alanya Peninsula ends in the sea with a long rocky cape. The ruins of an ancient monastery have been preserved on the cape. Without knowing the trail, getting there is practically impossible, and even dangerous.

Archaeological Museum

The Alanya Archaeological Museum is located near Cleopatra Beach. There are some terribly ancient mosaics inside, ancient statue Hercules and other exhibits, in general, lovers of museum antiquities have something to see. The ticket price is 6TL.

Damlatas Cave and Water Park

Damlatas Cave, like many other attractions of Alanya, is located in the city center. It is easy to get into it from the end of Cleopatra Beach which is closer to the peninsula. The cave is not large and usually crowded, but very beautiful. The cave has many stalactites and stalagmites, and the air is considered beneficial for asthmatics. I would recommend that this attraction is a must see. The cost of visiting the cave is 7.5TL. Nearby is the city water park “Damlatash”; entrance to the park cost 40TL. The water park is small, it has 9 slides and a couple of pools.

We have a detailed story about the cave, you can read it at the link.

Tours to Alanya

Alanya Caves

In general, there are several caves in Alanya. Another 3 caves are also located in the bowels of the peninsula, but not in its main massif, but in the rocks of the cape extending into the sea. Accordingly, in order to see these sights of Alanya you need to take a boat, since they can only be reached by sea.

Pirates Cave

This is the cave closest to the port of Alanya. In ancient times, ancient pirates hid treasures and kidnapped girls here. At least that's what the legends say.

Lovers' Cave

The Lovers' Cave is a through cave in the rocks of the cape. You can climb into it from one side of the peninsula and jump off from the other. They say that in the middle of the last century, lovers who ran away from home were hiding inside the cave. Were there really no more decent places for this business in Alanya?

Phosphorus Cave

This cave is located on the western side of the cape, a little closer to Cleopatra's beach than the lovers' cave. They say that the walls of the cave are covered with phosphorus and in the dark, when approaching the cave, you can see a small glow. True, I have never heard of anyone swimming here in the dark.

What to see in the vicinity of Alanya on your own

Dim Cave

There is another cave in the vicinity of Alanya. This is Dim Cave - the most big cave region. The cave is very beautiful. At the end of the cave there is a small lake. It should be noted that I have never seen lakes in caves anywhere else. You can get there on your own by taking bus No. 101, getting off at the Akdeniz University stop. True, from the stop you have to walk almost 4 kilometers up into the mountains in the heat. We took a taxi.

More information about how to get to the cave can be found on our website in the article.

Mountain river and dam Dim Chai

Dim Chai is more than just an attraction in the vicinity of Alanya. This is a dam and reservoir, a gorge and waterfalls, as well as many cafes and restaurants located right on the river. A very pleasant place where you can relax from the heat on the coast. Mainly popular with the local population. It's easy to get here on your own. Bus No. 10 runs here from the central bazaar every hour.

You can see details about this attraction of Alanya on our website in the article.

Caravanserai Sharapsa Khan

From Antalya, at the entrance to the city, there is the ancient Sharapsa Khan caravanserai. The caravanserai was built in the middle of the 13th century. Now it is periodically restored, and the Turkish Night show takes place inside. The Sharavsinsky caravanserai is located in the village of Konakli. There is bus number 50 and a bunch of minibuses that go to Konakli with only a sign on the windshield.

Alanya sights on the map

To make it easier to decide where to go and what to see in a Turkish resort, we have compiled a map of Alanya’s attractions in Russian. Historical attractions are highlighted in red on the map, natural ones in green, and all others in orange. You can click on the icons, there will be a link to detailed description attractions on our website.

Where else to go and what to see in Alanya

Alanya Gardens

This park is a relatively new attraction in Alanya. Located on the terrace of a hill outside the city near the letters I love Alanya. You can get there by bus number 8. Entry is free for now.

Observation platforms on Alanya

Almost immediately outside the city the mountains begin. If you walk towards the mountains from the sea, you will come across one of the many observation platforms from where you can see the whole of Alanya.

Take a yacht ride around the peninsula

You can arrange such a walk right at the port on the embankment. Choose which vessel you like best, but do not forget that the better the vessel, the higher the price.

 

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