- 8 Kızılcaşehir Castle is a hill-top citadel or acropolis similar to Alanya's, but unmaintained so it's a ramshackle overgrown site. You mostly come for the views, which include the football stadium below.
- 9 Dim Cave, Dim Mağarası İşletmesi, ☏ +90 242 518 2275. Daily 09:00-17:00. Extensive show-cave, a better experience than Damlataş as it's less crowded or humid. Adult 60 TL. (updated Jul 2023)
- 10 Dim Çayı is a river gorge, now flooded behind a dam. Lots of picnic spots, the water is very cold.
- 11 Sapadere Canyon is a scenic walk to a waterfall. You pay 30 TL for access.
- 12 Alara Castle 37 km west of town was Byzantine, but rebuilt by the Seljuks in 1232. It teeters atop a crag, the path is clear and safe enough but unsuitable for children or those with impaired mobility.
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Plan a trip to Alanya, Turkey — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Inner Castle, Red Tower, Old Shipyard, Damlataş Cave, Damlataş Cd 81.
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- Read recent reviews for noise — central streets can be loud at night.
- Flexible cancellation helps when flight times shift.
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- Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
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Experiences in Alanya
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Alanya — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
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- Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Alanya — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
- Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Alanya
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Private airport and city transfers for Alanya — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
- Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
- Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
- Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
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Cars in Alanya
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Rent a car around Alanya for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
- Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
- Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
- Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Alanya — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.