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Alanya Essentials

Alanya’s landscape is dominated by a medieval Seljuk fortress perched on a rocky peninsula, surrounded by 13th-century walls and the iconic octagonal Red Tower. The city’s maritime history is preserved in the stone-vaulted Old Shipyard, while the natural world is showcased in the stalactite-filled Damlataş Cave and the fine sands of Cleopatra Beach. This selection covers the city's essential landmarks, from high-altitude viewing terraces and cable car ascents to the historic house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk once stayed.

Alanya Essentials — Mapa

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Kale

A 13th-century Seljuk fortress situated 250 meters above sea level on a rocky peninsula. The complex features 6.5 kilometers of defensive walls, 140 towers, and ruins of cisterns and a Byzantine church.

B

Red Tower

The Red Tower is a historical tower in the Turkish city of Alanya. The building is considered to be the symbol of the city, and is used on…

C

Kleopatra Beach

This sandy beach is adjacent to the most popular resort of Alanya. It can get quite packed during the high season.

D

Alanya Cable Car

This 900-meter lift transports passengers from Damlataş Beach to the Ehmedek section of the castle, offering views of the Mediterranean and the city's western coastline.

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Damlataş Cave

Damlataş Cave is a cave in Alanya district of Antalya Province, in southern Turkey.

F

Old Shipyard

Definitely don't miss out the unique ruins of once important and influential Seljuk port located next to the Red Tower.

G

Alanya View Terrasses

A landscaped park on the foothills of the Taurus Mountains featuring observation decks with panoramic views of the Alanya peninsula, the harbor, and the Red Tower.

H

Ehmedek

The northern fortification of the castle complex, built over a Byzantine structure. It functioned as a military base and the administrative residence for the Seljuk sultan.

I

Atatürk House Museum

A traditional 19th-century Alanya house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed in 1935. It now serves as a museum displaying his personal items and ethnographic artifacts.