SITES OF
NATURAL BEAUTY
PLATEAUS
The
plateaus of Alanya, where cold streams, crisp air and green scenery meet, are
ideal places to stay cool during the sweltering heat of the summer months. The
Pinarbasi, Gedevet and Dereturbelinas plateus within the territory of Dere
Village, as well as Turktas and Mahmutseydi plateaus, are well known and
commonly visited.
SEA CAVES
The sea
caves are located on the southern and western cliffs of Alanya Peninsula and
can be accessed by boat. Their raw beauty and interesting geological formations
make them fascinating to see and many legends and stories associated with them
add to the enchantment of any visit.
KORSANLAR (CORSAIRS’
CAVE)
The first
cave on the route from the harbbour to the south shore of the peninsula is the
Korsanlar Cave. It has a large mouth that allows boats to enter. Colourful stones under the water furnish an eye
catching display. It is believed that there was a tunnel inside the cave and
the past connecting the cave with the Fortress.
ASIKLAR (Lovers’)
Cave
Like most
of the caves, there are stories about the Asiklar Cave. According to one of
them, in this 75 metre long cave, which has 2 entrances, the corsairs used to
keep enslaved maidens as well as pillaged booty.
FOSFORLU (PHOSPHORUS)
CAVE
This cave
is named after the luminescent light coming from the bottom of the sea. Small
rowing boats can enter the cave, which has outstanding geological morphology.
Its luminescence, becoming more marked at night, could also be observed in the
daylight.
