Alanya Castle

The castle is amazing, you can go by telefrik which is paid, from the park downstairs and you can go by car/walk to the castle, from there you either pay to enter the castle or you can just walk around the castle because they made roads so you can do this experience for free no need to pay if you don’t specifically want to see inside the castle. But again they will ask you pay for parking if you come by your park! But don’t do that go down a bit there are free parking lots. The reason why i gave 4 Stars instead of 5 is because the prices for entrance are really overpriced, generally they ask for 10€ to enter most of the places! The prices should be a small fee so all people can visit and see all the places.. Yet Mā shā’ Allah God gave such power to mankind to build such beautiful things! Note: Images: are from January Weather: it was half rainy half sunny The weather was nice actually

Spectacular and must-to-have place in your list when you visit Alanya or nearby regions. Definetly worth paying €12 per person. It was especially exceptional in December when one else was there except my family. You will see breathtaking panoramic views on both sides of Alanya with gorgeous and magnificent sea view. So relaxing and peaceful... 100% recommended.

Clifftop castle covering a hugh area. Can get either chairlift or walk to top of it. Lots of great views all around the outer walls. Castle layout on different levels, decent footpaths to all areas. Also did boat trip from harbour around headland again great views of castle walls and Red Tower.

Alanya is a cozy town in southern Turkey that I’m visiting for the fifth time. There’s something special here that keeps bringing me back. The narrow streets of the old town, the majestic hilltop fortress, turquoise sea, and incredibly welcoming locals create an atmosphere you want to immerse yourself in. The Turkish cuisine deserves special praise! Alanya offers the freshest seafood, aromatic kebabs, delicate lahmacun and mezze - an array of irresistible appetizers :)

Get on the cable car to the top to see some spectacular views. The castle is big and you could easily spend a whole day there exploring. You will need some decent footwear as there are many steps. Walkways are full of little bazaar type shops and hidden gems to explore. Visited with a guide to show us the best bits buy can easily make your own way around. The sunset was awesome.

The castle has a great view of the city so you may only go there to see this fantastic view. We liked walking up to the entrance and they have clean toilets and a shop selling fresh cold drinks. It was not too busy maybe because we went there during the week. The whole place could be a bit cleaner but still good.

Alanya Castle is one of the must-see places in the city. The view from the top is absolutely beautiful, overlooking the sea, the beach, and the whole of Alanya. The castle area is very big, so it’s also a good place for hiking or walking around while enjoying the historical atmosphere. The easiest way to reach the castle is by taking the Teleferik (cable car). Once you arrive, you can walk around freely, but keep in mind that if you want to enter the museum area inside, there is a separate ticket fee. It’s a great spot to spend a few hours, especially if you enjoy both nature and history. Don’t forget to bring comfortable shoes and water if you plan to explore the larger area by foot.

Alanya is a coastal holiday resort on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, east of the city of Antalya. Jutting out from the harbour is a rocky peninsula and the castle sits over 800 feet high at the top. Although most of the building dates back to the 13th century its origins go back to Roman times. The surrounding walls are over 4 miles around and there are many ruins around the Castle and Citadel. Since 2009 it has been a World Heritage Site. From the harbour the road rises sharply. The Castle is well signed and the roads easy to follow. It's about a two mile climb and is very steep in places. However, if your lungs or legs are not up to it there are lots of taxis, a shuttle bus and even a cable car. Every hairpin bends brings new views with sections of the walls crossing over. Just before the summit there is a Viewpoint that gives an amazing view out over the bay and town. Don't miss that one. At the top there are narrow streets weaving between the mosque, the old bazaar and the citadel. There are also many authentic tiny restaurants too. The Castle is now a museum and has an entrance charge of €12. No particular special kit needed for this, other than comfortable shoes. It is important, however, to remember this is a hot climate, a 'modest' 22° for my visit in April. It can reach much hotter so the order of the day is lots of sun cream and lots and of water.