Alanya sightseeing attractions

Every year, Alanya can boast of thousands of tourists from all over the world. The secret to such popularity lies in the resort's versatility: travelers are greeted here not only by the warm Mediterranean Sea, well-groomed coastline, and gentle sun but also by numerous historical and natural attractions.

Historical Monuments of Alanya

Alanya is a fortress city and tower city. The relatively small resort town can boast several well-preserved forts.

Kızılkule (Red Tower)

The Red Tower or Kızılkule is one of the main attractions of the resort. It was built in the 13th century by the order of the Seljuk ruler Aladdin Keykubat for defensive purposes. At the time of the siege, up to two thousand people could hide in Kızılkule.

The length of the fortress is about 8 km, and its height reaches the level of a standard five-story building. 85 steps lead to the top of the fortress, where there is an observation deck. Thanks to conscientious construction, the Red Tower is still in excellent condition.

Adress: Alanya, Mh. Çarsi.
Website: alanya.bel.tr
Working hours: from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm from April to October, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm from November to March.
Cosy of admission: from 6 TRY.

Alanya Fortress (Alanya Kalesi)

One of the main cultural and historical landmarks of Alanya is its fortress, which is well-preserved to this day.

The distinctive feature of Alanya Kalesi is the many additional buildings on the fortress's inner territory, such as:

• a small mosque and monastery;
• its own mint;
• a building for soldiers to live in and learn;
• a bathhouse;
• the winter quarters of the ruler.

The total length of the fortress walls reaches 8 km.

Adress: Hisariçi, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Turkey
Website: muze.gov.tr
Phone: +90 242 511 33 04
Working hours: from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Cost of admission: from 20 TRY.

Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle)

Kızkalesi or Maiden's Fortress is a structure on a small man-maid island off the coast of Alanya, associated with one of the local legends. According to legend, a nobleman's daughter lived here, whom the oracle predicted would die from a viper. But fate caught up with the beauty even on a stone island without a single living creature - the guards did not inspect a basket of fruits, and the snake hid in it.

In the evenings, the Maiden's Castle looks particularly impressive due to the illumination.

Adress: Alanya, Kizkalesi Castle
Cost of admission: from 6 TRY.

Shipyard Alanya (Tersane Alanya)

A popular coastal landmark in Alanya, the shipyard, has significant dimensions and several halls divided by columns. Today, Tersane still performs its main function and serves as a stopover point for small vessells.

The shipyard is adjacent to its own mosque, well, and other buildings.

Adress: Tophane, Tersane Sk. No:9, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Turkey
Cost of admission: from 6 TRY.

Alanya Archaeological Museum (Alanya Arkeoloji Müzesi)

The Alanya Archaeological Museum was opened in the mid-20th century. Since then, it has been regularly replenished with new exhibits, as excavations are constantly underway in Turkey.

The collection of artefacts is presented in 14 halls and consists of specimens that belong to ancient, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras.

Adress: Saray, İsmet Hilmi Balcı Cd. No:2, 07400, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Turkey
Website: kulturportali.gov.tr
Phone: +90 242 513 12 28
Working hours: Friday and Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Cost of admission: from 6 TRY.

Natural Landmarks of Alanya

Alanya, which is both mysterious and hospitable, boasts of expansive beaches, mysterious caves, and picturesque valleys.

Dimcay (Dimçayı)

The Dimcay Valley of the eponymous river attracts tourists with the following leisure ooportunities:

• fishing at one of the local fish farms;
• a walk to the observation deck and enjoying panoramic views of all of Alanya;
• a small water park and many family-friendly attractions;
• tasting national dishes at one of the restaurants;
• shopping at local small shops.

Adress: 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Turkey

Caves of Alanya

The canyons and caves of Alanya are one of the main treasures of the region. The largest Middle Ages stalactite habitats are the following caves:

Damlatas

A small two-level canyon with one hall is equipped with special benches and lighting so that visitors can take a break in the cool dampness.

Adress: Alanya, Saray Mah
Working hours: from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Cost of admission: from 6 TRY.

Karain

The Black Cave or Karain contains artefacts that are over 25,000 years old. Visitors can wander through the ancient stalactite labyrinths with a flashlight for hours.

Adress: Yagca Koyu, Antalya
Cost of admission: from 5 TRY.

Couples Cave

According to legend, two skeletons of a man and a woman embracing each other were discovered here.

A trip to the Couples Cave is memorable for a walk along a narrow cape, as well as an extreme jump from an 8-meter-high cliff for those who want to prove their love.

Adress: Alanya, Kale Cd, Hisarici Mh
Cost of admission: from 8 TRY. The price of the tour starts from 80 TRY.

Dim Cave

A small gorge near the Dim River has been open to guests since the mid-20th century. The total length of the halls reaches 360 meters. The gorge is cool - the temperature rarely exceeds +18ºC.

Adress: 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Turkey
Cost of admission: from 5 TRY.

Beaches of Alanya

The real treasure of Alanya is rightfully considered its beaches:

• the popular Dalmatas Beach. The coast is covered with a mixture of sand and pebbles and has the most developed infrastructure compared to other beaches;
• the sandy Keykubat Beach in the Obakoy area. The shallow bottom and many water activities are perfect for family vacations;
• the picturesque Cleopatra Beach is surrounded by pine forests. All the necessary tourist infrastructure is also present here;
• the romantic Ulas or Ermigan beach with many places for a picnic.

Religious landmarks of Alanya

There are several mosques in Alanya, but only the Suleymaniye Mosque has historical and cultural value.

Suleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii)

• combination of stone walls with wooden windows and doors;
• 15 spheres under the dome of the building to create perfect acoustic waves;
• several buildings in a unified style on the territory of the mosque, serving as a school and palace.