Alanya walking route: City Center to Alanya Castle
Explore a 5-kilometer route through Alanya, Turkey, connecting three key landmarks: Alanya City Center, Cleopatra Beach, and Alanya Castle. This 83-minute route takes you from the vibrant downtown area to the pristine coastline and up to the historic hilltop fortress overlooking the Mediterranean.
- Distance
- 5.0 km
- Duration
- 1 h 0 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Alanya City Center
- End
- Alanya Castle
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Alanya City Center β The main commercial and residential hub of Alanya with modern hotels, shops, and Ottoman-influenced architecture throughout the downtown area.
- Cleopatra Beach β Historic Mediterranean sandy beach where Egyptian Queen Cleopatra is said to have once swum, a major tourist attraction in Alanya.
- Alanya Castle β Seljuk-era fortification perched on a rocky peninsula overlooking the city, now functioning as an open-air museum with panoramic views.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Most tourists arrive from Antalya airport, which is 2-3 hours away from Alanya.
- Save money
- Alanya offers lower prices compared to Antalya, making it a more budget-friendly resort destination.
- Tip
- Visit Cleopatra Beach, a historically notable beach where Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, is said to have once swum.
- Tip
- Explore Alanya Castle, a Seljuk-era fortification now functioning as an open-air museum, situated on a rocky area above the city.
- Tip
- See the Red Tower, an octagonal structure dating back to 1226 that reflects Alanya's historical role in Mediterranean trade.
- Tip
- Observe red tile-roofed Ottoman villas throughout the city, physical reminders of the Ottoman Empire's influence on the region.
- Timing
- The video was filmed in September 2022, showing the city's appearance during that month.
Video on this route
ALANYA, Turkey - Day to Night - 4K 60fps (UHD)