Damlataş Cave: The First Tourist Cave in Turkey

Damlataş Cave is located at the western foot of Alanya's peninsula, adjacent to Cleopatra Beach. It was discovered in 1948 when dynamite used during the construction of Alanya harbour broke through into a sealed cavern. In 1949, it became the first cave in Turkey opened to tourism.

🏥 MICROCLIMATE DATA Temperature: Constant 22 °C year-round Humidity: 95% Atmospheric pressure: 760 mmHg CO₂ levels: 8–10 times higher than normal atmosphere Trace radioactivity and negative ions present

The cave operates on a split schedule: 06:00–10:00, it is reserved for asthma patients following a 21-day, 4-hour-per-day treatment protocol. After 10:00, it opens to all visitors.

🕳️ CAVE SPECIFICATIONS Length: ~50 metres Height: ~15 metres Formation age: ~15,000 years Duration: 20–30 minutes

The cave consists of a single main chamber containing stalactites and stalagmites, illuminated by coloured lighting.

📋 VISITOR INFORMATION Location: Adjacent to Cleopatra Beach, walking distance from central Alanya Open: 10:00–19:00 for general visitors (06:00–10:00 reserved for asthma patients) Duration: 20–30 minutes

📚 SOURCES T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı — Damlataş Mağarası Antalya İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü — Damlataş