Best things to do in Alanya
Sightseeing
Damlataş Cave was found in 1948 when it was opened for stone pit during construction of port. Cave is on the west coast of the historical Alanya Castle. There is a 50 m at entrance of the cave. You can come to a cylindrical space after the gateway with 15 meters . After here, you can walk into the bottom of cave. Name of Cave “Damlataş” comes from the stalactite which exists by water droplets. Except of its beauty, this cave is popular because of its atmosphere helping people who have asthma illness. These people who come by doctor’s control stays in the cave for 21 days as cure. Weather of the cave doesn’t change during seasons, temperature is 22 C0, damp is %95, constant pressure is 760mm. In the weather of cave there are %71 nitrogen, % 20,5 oxygen, 2,5/10.000 (two and half to ten thousands) CO2 and some radioactive ion.
It is the first cave which was opened to tourism in Turkey.
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Damlatas Caves
No:81 Damlataş Cd.Damlataş Cave was found in 1948 when it was opened for stone pit during construction of port. Cave is on the west coast of the historical Alanya Castle. There is a 50 m at entrance of the cave. You can come to a cylindrical space after the gateway with 15 meters . After here, you can walk into the bottom of cave. Name of Cave “Damlataş” comes from the stalactite which exists by water droplets. Except of its beauty, this cave is popular because of its atmosphere helping people who have asthma illness. These people who come by doctor’s control stays in the cave for 21 days as cure. Weather of the cave doesn’t change during seasons, temperature is 22 C0, damp is %95, constant pressure is 760mm. In the weather of cave there are %71 nitrogen, % 20,5 oxygen, 2,5/10.000 (two and half to ten thousands) CO2 and some radioactive ion.
It is the first cave which was opened to tourism in Turkey.
RED TOWER (THE KIZIL KULE)
Red Tower in Alanya
The Red Tower – seen from The Old Shipyard
Castle view from The Kızıl Kule (The Red Tower) in Alanya, Turkey
View from The Kızıl Kule
Red Tower in AlanyaThe five-storey octagonal defense tower, which looms 30 meters over the harbor is also a must-visit. The historic red tower, The Kizil Kule, is considered to be the symbol of Alanya and is also decorating the city’s flag.
Take the steep stairs to the top of the tower and enjoy another stunning panoramic view over the city.
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Kızıl Kule
RED TOWER (THE KIZIL KULE)
Red Tower in Alanya
The Red Tower – seen from The Old Shipyard
Castle view from The Kızıl Kule (The Red Tower) in Alanya, Turkey
View from The Kızıl Kule
Red Tower in AlanyaThe five-storey octagonal defense tower, which looms 30 meters over the harbor is also a must-visit. The historic red tower, The Kizil Kule, is considered to be the symbol of Alanya and is also decorating the city’s flag.
Take the steep stairs to the top of the tower and enjoy another stunning panoramic view over the city.
City/town information
GO ON A TRIP TO CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia Hot Air BalloonsHot Air Balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey
If you are planning a trip to Alanya I would definitely recommend you to set aside at least two or three days for a trip to Cappadocia as well. It’s about a six hours bus drive from Alanya and is one of the most magical places I have ever visited. It’s not only the historical and surreal landscape that is worth visiting. Here you can also soar in a hot air balloon and see the whole sky filled with balloons in the sunrise light. It’s MAGIC.
There are also a lot of other historical and breathtakingly beautiful places to discover in Cappadocia. From “Fairytale chimneys” to underground cities.
Cappadocia
GO ON A TRIP TO CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia Hot Air BalloonsHot Air Balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey
If you are planning a trip to Alanya I would definitely recommend you to set aside at least two or three days for a trip to Cappadocia as well. It’s about a six hours bus drive from Alanya and is one of the most magical places I have ever visited. It’s not only the historical and surreal landscape that is worth visiting. Here you can also soar in a hot air balloon and see the whole sky filled with balloons in the sunrise light. It’s MAGIC.
There are also a lot of other historical and breathtakingly beautiful places to discover in Cappadocia. From “Fairytale chimneys” to underground cities.
Neighborhoods
Mahmutlar is a crowded and beautiful neighborhood for fun and excursions. It is an area where there is entertainment for almost every taste. From stylish and quality restaurants to the beach and sports and hiking
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Mahmutlar
Mahmutlar is a crowded and beautiful neighborhood for fun and excursions. It is an area where there is entertainment for almost every taste. From stylish and quality restaurants to the beach and sports and hiking