{"id":284,"date":"2021-02-15T13:53:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T12:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/?page_id=284"},"modified":"2021-06-20T21:49:25","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T19:49:25","slug":"damlatas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/cave\/damlatas\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Damlata\u015f Cave in Alanya: Location, Entrance, and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Damlata\u015f Cave, located in the very <strong>center of Alanya<\/strong>, is the most easily accessible cave.<\/p>\n<p>Damlata\u015f Cave is a 15,000 year old natural formation and is one of the mysterious beauties in Alanya. This cave is a nice attraction to visit if you get bored of the beach or want to cool off. It attracts many tourist every year.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, you will find all the important information you need to know before visiting Damlata\u015f Cave, including location, entrance, tickets, tours, and tips for a great visit!<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1489\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"471\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"damlatas cave in alanya in turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/damlatas-cave-in-alanya-in-turkey-1.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"471\" style=\"\" data-pinpro-key=\"bvm7n39it\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619790693068\" data-alt-text=\"What Can I Do at the Cave?\">What Can I Do at Damlata\u015f Cave?<\/h2>\n<p>Damlata\u015f Cave is just below <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/history\/alanya-castle\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><strong>Alanya Castle<\/strong><\/a>, located on the west of the peninsula by the Mediterranean Sea. <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/beach\/damlatas\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><strong>Damlata\u015f beach<\/strong><\/a>, directly in front, was named after this cave.<\/p>\n<p>The cave is fascinatingly beautiful with its very impressive illuminated stalactites and stalagmites and has a<strong>&nbsp;constant temperature around 22-23 degrees celsius<\/strong>. One section has wide columns with stalactites and stalagmites and is 13 to 14 meters wide and 15 meters high.<\/p>\n<h3>The Healing Air inside Damlata\u015f Cave<\/h3>\n<p>Inside the cave, the carbon dioxide ratio is much higher than normal and the air inside has radioactivity properties, which is said to be good for diseases, such as non-allergic asthma and rheumatism.<\/p>\n<p>Since the cave is also used for medicinal purposes, visiting hours are arranged separately from touristic visits. There are <strong>21 days programs&nbsp;<\/strong>to cure the people suffering from asthma. The people spends 4 hours a day inside the cave to ease their respiratory problems.<\/p>\n<p>There is a small payment for visitors coming for health reasons. However, you do need a doctor&#8217;s prescription to attend this type of program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/alanya\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">things to do in Alanya<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"damlatas cave in Antalya in Turkey 2\" data-id=\"1488\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"damlatas cave in Antalya in Turkey 2\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/sign-damlatas-cave.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"470\" data-pinpro-key=\"ia5t1wh4a\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619790693069\">Entrance, Tickets, and Tours<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Entrance :<\/strong> Damlata\u015f Cave is open everyday between 08:30-18.00.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Tickets :<\/strong> The Museum Card is not valid for Damlata\u015f Cave. The entrance fee is 12 TL for adults and 6 TL for students in 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619790693070\">How to Get to Damlata\u015f Cave<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Car:&nbsp;<\/strong>There is a paid parking lot near the cave.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Bus: <\/strong>Public bus numbers 1, 40, and 50 can be used to reach Damlata\u015f Cave.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rent a Car:<\/strong> You can also rent a car to go to Damlata\u015f Cave. Read our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/plan\/rent-a-car\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">renting a car in Alanya<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1619790693071\" data-alt-text=\"FAQ\">FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/h2>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1486\" width=\"702\" data-init-width=\"1000\" height=\"471\" data-init-height=\"670\" title=\"damlata\u015f cave in alanya - antalya in turkey\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/03\/damlatas-cave-in-alanya-antalya-in-turkey.jpg\" data-width=\"702\" data-height=\"471\" data-pinpro-key=\"y0xlcm4x2\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1619790693072\">The History of Damlata\u015f Cave<\/h2>\n<p>Research shows that the formation of Damlata\u015f Cave dates back 15,000 years. Rainwater flowing into the cave caused the formation of stalactites along with the humidity and heat inside the cave. The stalagmites in the cave were formed as a result of the high temperature inside the cave. The cave has taken its current form as a result of purification with salt water.<\/p>\n<p>Damlata\u015f Cave was discovered as a result of dynamite detonation during the construction of a ferry pier in 1948. After preliminary research by two geologists, it was opened to the public and thus became the first cave opened to tourism in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more places to visit in Antalya? Discover more <a href=\"https:\/\/antalyatouristinformation.com\/d\/things-to-do\/cave\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">caves in Antalya<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"\" id=\"t-1619790693073\" data-alt-text=\"Contact\">Contact<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Address:&nbsp;<\/strong>\u00c7ar\u015f\u0131, Damlata\u015f Cd. No:81, 07400 Alanya\/Antalya<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Opening Hours:&nbsp;<\/strong>08:30 &#8211; 18:00 everyday<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><strong>Public Transport:&nbsp;<\/strong>Bus, minibus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Damlata\u015f Cave, located in the very center of Alanya, is the most easily accessible cave. Damlata\u015f Cave is a 15,000 year old natural formation and is one of the mysterious beauties in Alanya. This cave is a nice attraction to visit if you get bored of the beach or want to cool off. 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