Damlatas Park – A highlight near the cave and Cleopatra Beach
Alanya’s relatively new Damlatas Park is situated directly behind the famous Cleopatra Beach (when viewed from the sea) and right next to the lower station of the Alanya Teleferik cable car.
Damlatas Park is also frequently referred to as "100. Yil Atatürk Parkı."
Damlatas Cave, right next to Damlatas Park
As part of the construction work for the cable car leading up to Alanya’s Castle Hill, the entire area underwent redevelopment especially given that Damlatas Cave is just a short walk away. Years ago, we published an article covering Alanya’s caves and their unique features, focusing in particular on Damlatas Cave, which is of special significance for asthma sufferers; some patients undergo a twenty-one-day therapeutic course inside the cave under medical supervision. The temperature inside the cave remains constant;
The temperature remains a constant 22 degrees Celsius at an air pressure of 760 hPa (normal atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 1,013.25 hectopascals).
Damlataş Cave was discovered in 1948 during the search for stone for harbour construction. The entrance about 50 meters long and up to 15 meters high forms a corridor leading to the cave's cylindrical main chamber. Upon entering, visitors can descend to the cave floor and admire the numerous stalagmites and stalactites.
Damlataş Beach – Sandy beach and rocky areas for diving
Damlataş Beach forms the eastern section of the famous Cleopatra Beach and is one of Alanya’s most popular beaches. It is situated in the bay known as Cleopatra Bay, where Cleopatra herself is said to have once bathed. Like Cleopatra Beach, Damlataş Beach features fine golden sand and crystal-clear water, transitioning into rocky terrain at the foot of the castle hill. It is no surprise that diving and snorkelling are among the most popular activities here; visitors can explore the underwater world amidst schools of fish.
Damlataş Beach is approximately 250 meters long and up to 100 meters wide, and it holds the "Blue Flag" certification, indicating excellent water quality. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for rent on-site, and various water sports options are offered. Near the beach, there are snack stands for a quick bite as well as countless restaurants for a full meal.
Damlataş Park – Relaxation in the shade of large trees
For those who find the scorching sun especially during the summer months a bit too intense, the shade of large... The trees in Damlatas Park offer a place to relax, especially during the midday heat. Visitors will find shady walking paths, numerous benches, well-tended flowerbeds, and recreational facilities for all ages including table tennis tables for sports enthusiasts. Visitors should also take a moment to observe the interesting activity of the Alanya Teleferik (cable car) passing overhead.
In addition to the obligatory monument of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic, the park features other memorials such as one dedicated to Children's Day in Alanya, which is celebrated annually as an official public holiday on April 23rd.
Atatürk dedicated this day to children under the motto "Our children are our future." Turkey was the first country in the world to officially designate a day of national sovereignty as a children's festival.
*Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı* (National Sovereignty and Children's Day) is the Turkish name for this holiday, which commemorates the founding of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara on April 23, 1920.
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