Alanya Kalesi is definitely the most popular and visited attraction. It offers the most stunning views of the city. Everyone tells us to come here at sunset, which we did. In order not to waste time, for 345 lire from the nose (back and forth) we climb by teleferic. It is better to leave a little early if you plan to return the same way, as the teleferic stops working at 6 p.m. (at least in winter). And the fortress itself is already closing at 18h and at the same time a full sunset happens. In fact, the main core of the fortress is done very quickly, literally in half an hour. Honestly, I don't know what to do there for much longer, the places are picturesque, but everything is fenced off, you follow strictly fixed paths, you don't really walk around. So, yes, the fortress is more good on the outside than on the inside. A ticket to the fortress costs 12 euros, but where and to whom to pay "two guilders" we still did not understand - the box office was closed. But in reality, it is only a piece of fortress, since the entire mountain of the peninsula is virtually enclosed by a fortress wall. The fortress above is the heart of the mountain. The Turks call it Iç Kale, an inner fortress. In addition to the inner fortress, the military installations of the peninsula include the Bastion (Ehmedek) above, the Red Tower (Kızıl Kule) at the foot of the mountain, the Sudoveryard (Tersane). The main hiking trails usually run to the top, to Iç Kale. But really I recommend just walking all over the mountain, through mountainous areas, narrow streets, houses hanging like bunches of swallows' nests. It's very picturesque. I had walked along and across the whole area the day before, and in the evening we had already climbed by funicular to see the heart of the fortress in the sunset light.

Could get 4 star but choose to give 3 for the simple reason that when you get to the top and you miss small portion for and see over the whole alanya you pay 12 euros per person. It is a negligible sum, but when the salary of Turks is about 800-1000 euros per month, this makes up 75 paying guests. And there are no costs or any operations as this is a several hundred years old castle. If you walk the road go carefully because they drive completely irresponsibly. If you walk the trails wearing good shoes, the trails are not for untrained people. Some restaurants and kiosks along the way. They are a little more expensive than a normal Norwegian gas station.

The huge, somewhat confusing and fairly well-preserved castle complex is definitely worth a visit. The view of the sea alone is fantastic. Large parts of it are free to visit, but the citadel costs a whopping €12 to enter (for locals it's only €1.80). The detailed and illustrated information boards are all in Turkish, however! As a foreigner, you first have to download the museum's own app on your mobile phone and scan the QR code on the ticket to access the information (unfortunately, they then said that the app wasn't working at the moment - annoying, because I was very interested in the history of the castle). You can walk around between all the walls and battlements and have spectacular views everywhere, even without the citadel. The mosques are also free to visit, and of course you can buy all sorts of things. The ascent on foot off the main path is easy to manage with sturdy (!) shoes (take water with you, and hiking poles are a good idea), and you can also take the bus up (you don't actually need the much more expensive cable car). Those interested in history should perhaps read up on it beforehand, as information on site is really only available via smartphone. Unfortunately, nothing of the former interior can be seen anymore, only the picturesque walls remain. All that remains is an atmospheric day trip.

The Fortress can be reached in 3 ways: 1. On a funicular for 1,200 lire per one. The cashier is located at the very beginning of the street where Cleopatra Beach is located. 2. On bus #4. I don't remember the cost, like, $1. Stops not only at the stop, you can just wave and he will pick up)). You can ride it right at the foot of the mountain. 3. On foot... The fortress is on a mountain 250 meters above sea level... However, it is the height of the mountain, not the length of the road 🤣. But! We chose this option! And they didn't regret... It's incredible, around every bend a new beauty, the higher you climb, the chicer the city view... We climbed for a long time because we took pictures and made videos at every bush and house 😆. The fortress itself is just as impressive, the scale is breathtaking. There are tours, a museum, but we didn't take any of that. Just walking around admiring. So the verdict is this: I recommend visiting!

Came here in mid-October 2024. Quite a few steps and slopes to access the castle walls so be aware of this if you have mobility issues. Visited the old bazaar, the mosque, walked along the castle walls and got as far as the castle entrance but didn’t pay the 12 euros to go inside as had already paid the teleferik (cable car) fee. Helpful signage along the way. Recommend bringing some water and refreshments with you. Very busy with loads of tourists, many unfortunately lack self-awareness at times. Spent just over 1.5 hours here.

We visited the fortress with children aged 8 and 14 twice. The first time by cable car (the cost of 3 tickets with a one-way discount for a child is 3000 rubles), the second time by bus from the stop at Cleopatra Beach (300 rubles for 3 tickets). Both times we got back on foot through the Red Tower. The beauty is extraordinary, reminiscent of Greece. A must visit in Alanya.

Didn’t go into the castle itself as it didn’t look outstanding enough to me having been in lots of castles over the years. I considered the main draw of this place being the hill views. Got the bus number 4 up the hill to the castle from the dolmus station in town, they run every 30 mins, then walked down the hill via the Bedesten, the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Mounted Life Kemal Culture House, Ehmedek Kalesi & down to the Red Tower /KizilKule (there is an entry fee, I paid 150TL for a combo ticket to the tower & the shipyard) it’s a short walk from the tower along the beach walkways to the old shipyard. Walked back to the dolmus station via Cat’s Park (Kedi Evi Park).

Beautiful views of the city. We did not visit the fortress which is quite expensive (12€) considering the reviews of other users but everything around on the hill is interesting and especially the completely renovated cistern and mosque. If you want to avoid paying for the cable car (within €10 per person incl. VAT) you can take bus #4 near the cave or to Little Otogar near the Point of Sale which shows you in front of the fortress (€1.70 incl. VAT).

The fortress itself is a very interesting place. Been there more than once. But now they have raised prices very much. And for the cable car too (they neatly now have two ticket offices. The central one is like VIP and 40% more expensive than regular ones) there is no point in paying for VIP

Home to Hellenistic Rome, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman Civilizations, the Historic Mosques of Homes is worth a sightseeing in a 10-acre building of 6 km long walls paved by the Walls, with past palm marks. The museum is divided into two sections, the valid inner city and castle. It’s home to cafes and restaurants. Get to the lake in an hour