A natural wonder ending in an underground lake

Dim Cave

Alanya Natural Wonders

On the slopes of Mount Cebel-i Reis, Dim Cave is one of the most impressive caves around Alanya, with a walkway of about 410 metres, giant stalactites and stalagmites, and a small lake at the end.

About

Dim Cave lies in the Kestel area, on the slopes of Mount Cebel-i Reis overlooking the Dim River valley, and was opened to visitors in 1998.

Along a walkway of about 410 metres inside the cave you can see giant stalactites, stalagmites and columns formed over thousands of years. At the end of the path a small clear lake awaits.

The entrance offers views over the Dim valley and the Alanya coast, and the visit combines easily with lunch by the Dim River.

Highlights
  • A cave walkway of about 410 metres
  • Giant stalactites, stalagmites and columns
  • The lake at the end of the cave
  • Valley and coastal views

Photo: Островский Александр (Alexostrov) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons (source)

Practical Information
Location
Alanya
Category
Natural Wonders
Visit duration
1 hour
Best time to visit
All year; a cool break in summer
Getting there
East of Alanya, by taxi or car via the road from Kestel towards the Dim valley.
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