Place to visit
Damlataş Cave, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Damlataş Cave is a natural site (Damlataş Mağarası) in Turkey (Alanya/Antalya). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Natural site · Nature
- Local name
- Damlataş Mağarası
- Where
- Turkey · Alanya/Antalya
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 113 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:30-22:00
- Price
- 12 TRY
- Coordinates
- 36.54187, 31.98879
What it is and where
Damlataş Cave is a natural site (Damlataş Mağarası) in Turkey (Alanya/Antalya). It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Alanya/Antalya, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 280 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.54187, 31.98879; the nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Damlataş Cave is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:46
- FebPossible10:39
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:57
- JunBest time14:29
- JulPossible14:16
- AugPossible13:24
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible10:01
- DecPossible9:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Alanya Archaeological MuseumArchaeological museum in Alanya, Turkey231 m
- Çemberlitaş HamamıHot spring bath353 m
- Alanya AquaparkWith kids406 m
- Kuyularonu MosqueMosque in Alanya, Antalya, southwestern Turkey837 m
- Kazim Bulut MosqueMosque in Alanya, Antalya, southwestern Turkey899 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Nature
- Troy: ancient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war
- Mount Ararat: highest peak in Turkey
- Göbekli Tepe: neolithic archaeological site in Turkey
- Pamukkale: hot springs in Turkey
- Golden Horn: urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey
- Mount Nemrut: mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey
Every Turkey place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Damlataş Cave?
It is a natural site (Damlataş Mağarası in the local language) in Turkey. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Damlataş Cave?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31.
How do you get to Damlataş Cave?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 113 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Alanya Archaeological Museum, Çemberlitaş Hamamı, Alanya Aquapark. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
Keep reading
- Alanya/Antalya12 places to see in and around Alanya/Antalya, Turkey: Alanya Castle, Red Tower, Damlataş Cave. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- Nature961 places for nature in Turkey, from Troy to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude and day
- TurkeyBefore travelling to Turkey: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Spanish citizens…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Damlataş Cave on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.