History
Alanya Castle
Iconic 13th-century Seljuk fortress crowning the peninsula. Panoramic sea and mountain views from 250 metres.
Top Attractions in Alanya
Eight centuries of history, legendary beaches, and dramatic natural landscapes, all within a few kilometres of each other.
Beach
Cleopatra Beach
Alanya's most famous beach: 2 km of coarse golden sand that doesn't stick to skin, crystal-clear turquoise water, and a Blue Flag. Named after the Egyptian queen's legendary visit.
History
Red Tower (Kızıl Kule)
Octagonal 33-metre defensive tower built in 1226. Now a symbol of Alanya and home to a small ethnographic museum.
Nature
Damlataş Cave
A 15,000-year-old cave just steps from Cleopatra Beach. Famous for its stalactites and naturally humid, therapeutic air.
Nature
Dim Cave
One of Turkey's largest show caves, 360 metres long. Four halls, stunning stalagmite formations, and an underground lake 17 metres deep.
Nature
Dim River
A green valley 15 km from Alanya with ice-cold spring water. Trout restaurants built over the stream, natural swimming pools, and shaded riverside picnics.
Activity
Daily Boat Tours
Guided boat tours departing daily from the harbour: caves, pirate's cove, phosphorus grotto, and open-sea swimming.
Activity
Alanya Museum
A compact but rewarding collection of artefacts from the region's Bronze Age, Hellenistic, Roman, and Seljuk past.