Castles

What people are saying

Oct 2022

Very hard to get to the top but the best adventure. Good shoes and water needed. Ideally travel with someone as not very safe.

“Atmospheric and raw Ottoman castle.”

Sept 2022

As mentioned elsewhere, don't confuse this with the castle in Alanya. This castle is raw and so much better for it - don't expect any fences or signs. A few long and partially collapsed tunnels will take you to the mid-levels before a very tough slog under the sun (following some faded arrows) will get you up to the top (taking ~30-45min up and shorter back). Come prepared with reasonable footwear and plenty of water. One of the best castles I've visited.

Suggest edits to improve what we show.

Improve this listing

Tours & experiences

Explore different ways to experience this place.

Full view

Top ways to experience Alara Kalesi and nearby attractions

The area

Address

Best nearby

Restaurants

1 within 5 kms

Miko Coffee Turkey

4.1 km

See all

Attractions

10 within 10 kms

Alarahan

49

0.9 kmHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings

Alara Grand Bazaar

421

Flea & Street Markets

Flea & Street Markets

Flea & Street Markets

Şelale Park Gizli Bahçe

Contribute

Write a review Upload a photo

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

4.5

107 reviews

Excellent

69

Very good

27

Average

8

Poor

2

Terrible

1

These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.

This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.

Steintz

Roskilde, Denmark61 contributions

Visit late November 2023

Nov 2023 • Friends

A bit disappointed. It was only possible to see the ruins from a long distance. Followed Google directions. On arrival the place was completely deserted. Not sure if I was in the right place. You could see that it had been visited quite a bit in the past, but everything seems dilapidated now. The castle itself can only be seen from a long, long distance. Impressive nonetheless. The reason for 3 stars, however, is the local lady I met who guided us through olive groves and fields. It was worth the whole trip. The local experience of going to such a place, without tourism. Perfect. She is worth the trip.

Written 23 November 2023

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Leon D

Ipswich, UK42 contributions

Trip to Alara Kalesi.

Apr 2015 • Family

There are 3 ways you can see this, either use the numerous bus services to the top and back down, take a taxi [ be careful of the costs ] or do what I did, walk up the entire route. It is though a 3 mile hike to the top and back down, so it's a gruelling challenge on the legs. But as you make you way up the very steep inclines, the numerous views are stunning. There are numerous watering holes on the way. You will be amazed at what you see, but you do need a head for heights. Once at the top, take a few minutes to get your breath back, you can see right across Alanya harbour, Alanya coast line, across to the mountains and hill tops. One for the brave, but well well worth the effort.

Written 10 May 2015

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Nomi M

5 contributions

Trip to Kalesi

May 2015 • Friends

Very Nice Tour to Kalesi. We visit the Mosque and had a good guide who tell us about the ritual the muslim people have, very interesting. We stop at two different place to See the view, the east side with the red tower and to Cleopatra beach. Very Nice place. There are Even small shops you can buy clothes, signering to drink and blankets. We did also See the old graveyard.

Written 1 June 2015

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Ailsa U

Lancashire, UK4 contributions

Great views

Aug 2015 • Family

Fantastic views amazing place a must vist and very cheap the steps are very step but well worth the climb a must .

Written 30 August 2015

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Drakonas

Vilnius, Lithuania97 contributions

A place to visit

May 2014 • Solo

You may reach Alara castle only by car. Be careful with old man near kervansaray. Sometimes he is telling that there is no road, but continue going. You may leave a car very close to the mountain. The "local" guide is really not needed. Just cross some gardens and green houses and continue going on the left side of the mountain. You will reach dark tunnel. So it is better to have torch with you. Be very careful on edges as there is no any fence. One of the most important things are: have enough water with you, do not go in the middle of the day because it is very hot. Normally parking is free of charge, but after you go down you may relax in one of the restaurants on water.

Written 23 September 2014

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Andy W

Scarborough, UK158 contributions

simply wow

Oct 2018 • Couples

Take the cable car up and then the shuttle bus to the top, we didnt use the bus and we should have. The views and the history are simply amazing. Cost so little 18 lire return for the cable car and about 20 lire for the castle entry so thats about £6 all in

Written 2 November 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

allmandj

Bromborough, UK5 contributions

This is a must to visit

Sept 2018 • Family

Get a taxi or coach to the top and then take the cable car down. The view over Cleopatra beach is amazing

Written 9 September 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Daria J

Nottingham, UK30 contributions

Good

Sept 2018 • Friends

Good place. Just if you decide to walk there.... Think twice. Its relly far and its a steep hill so the best would be to take a taxi on the top and then walk down.

Written 8 September 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Walter30122013

Vienna, Austria10 contributions

Very impressing castle!

500 m behind Alara-Han there sits this pittoresque castle on a rock-needle. This is a really must-see if you stay in the region of Alanya. You may climb up along the marked path but ONLY IF YOU ARE FREE FROM GIDDINESS! It is an exhausting tour only for expirienced hikers with good shoes. You need a torch because you have to cross a dark tunnel. In summer take along 2 ltr water.
Back down to the river I recommend to visit the restaurant and taste its fresh and delicious trouts while enjyoing the nice view.

Written 2 January 2014

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

EERO42

Finland128 contributions

Better than we expected

Apr 2013 • Couples

Take the bus nr 4 and go to this place by 2 TL
Bus start from Small-bus area
Kale or Kalesi is a safe place for the old time people
Up and Walls
you can seat upstairs with your tripfood and water and relax

Written 28 April 2013

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

2

3

Showing results 1-10 of 22