Pigeon Valley is worth visiting for both the viewpoint and the history behind the rock-cut dovecotes. The small openings in the cliffs were used for pigeons, whose droppings helped fertilise local vineyards and orchards.I visited from the U&ccedil;hisar side. The viewpoint works well as a short stop, while the full trail to G&ouml;reme is about 4.1 km. According to the official sign, the average walking time is around 3.5 hours. The path is narrow and uneven, with steep sections and some risk of falling rocks, so proper walking shoes, water and sun protection are important.A very interesting place once you know what the holes in the cliffs were actually used for.

Pigeon Valley

Natural scenery

Nara Travel Notes

U&ccedil;hisar Castle is one of the best places in Cappadocia for both history and panoramic views. The fortress was carved into a huge volcanic rock and once contained living spaces, storerooms, cisterns, shelters and tombs. People continued living inside and around it until the 1960s.The climb to the top includes around 275 steps, with narrow passages and uneven stone sections, so comfortable shoes are essential. I came for sunset, and the view across the valleys was incredible. Near sunset, the temperature dropped quickly and the wind became much stronger, so bring a light jacket even after a warm day.During my visit, the foreign visitor ticket was 400 TL and opening hours were 07:00&ndash;20:30. Allow at least 1&ndash;1.5 hours, or longer for sunset. After sunset, I even saw several foxes walking along the rocky slope, which made the visit especially memorable.

Uchisar Castle

Night view

Kaymaklı Underground City gives a much clearer picture of everyday life beneath Cappadocia. The city has eight levels, with four open to visitors, and the route passes former stables, kitchens, storage rooms, wineries, living spaces and huge round stone doors used to block the tunnels.Follow the red arrows for the main route and the blue arrows for the exit. Wear sneakers because the stone steps are uneven and some passages are narrow and steep. It gets cooler deeper underground, but I was comfortable in a T-shirt. During my visit, the entrance fee was &euro;13 and opening hours were 08:00&ndash;20:00. Visitors with claustrophobia, asthma, high blood pressure or heart conditions should consider the tight spaces before entering.

Kaymakli Underground City

Historic landmark

Museums

Derinkuyu Underground City is one of the most impressive places I visited in Cappadocia. It is a real underground labyrinth with narrow tunnels, stone stairs, rooms and passages carved into the rock. The main wow effect is the scale: you keep going lower and realize how a whole underground city could work as a place for living, hiding and protection.Wear sneakers or comfortable closed shoes, because the floors and steps are uneven. It gets cooler as you go deeper, but I was fine in a T-shirt. The place may be uncomfortable if you have claustrophobia, asthma, high blood pressure or heart problems.Opening hours during my visit were 08:00&ndash;20:00, and the ticket for foreign visitors was 13 &euro;.

Derinkuyu Underground City

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Carmina Burana at Aspendos: 250 Performers on the Stage of a Roman Theatre

On September 19, Carmina Burana was performed at Aspendos Ancient Theatre as part of the 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival.
It is one of the largest productions in the festival. Around 250 performers take part, including a symphony orchestra, soloists, adult and children’s choirs, ballet dancers and contemporary dancers. The result is a large-scale stage production where music, choral performance and choreography all come together.
The setting plays a major role too. Aspendos is considered one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world and is also known for its acoustics. The surviving stage wall becomes part of the production, with large-scale projections displayed across it while the orchestra plays below and the choir and dancers perform on stage.
Many people recognize Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana from the opening seconds of O Fortuna. In this production, ballet and contemporary dance are also incorporated, turning the work into a full staged cantata. The performance lasts about 75 minutes in one act, with no intermission.
The second and final performance of Carmina Burana at Aspendos will take place on September 21 at 9:00 PM. Tickets currently start from around 950 TRY. After that, the festival continues with Spartacus on September 25 and 26.
📍 Aspendos Ancient Theatre, Antalya

On September 19, Carmina Burana was performed at Aspendos Ancient Theatre as part of the 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival.

It is one of the largest productions in the festival. Around 250 performers take part, including a symphony orchestra, soloists, adult and children’s choirs, ballet dancers and contemporary dancers. The result is a large-scale stage production where music, choral performance and choreography all come together.

The setting plays a major role too. Aspendos is considered one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world and is also known for its acoustics. The surviving stage wall becomes part of the production, with large-scale projections displayed across it while the orchestra plays below and the choir and dancers perform on stage.

Many people recognize Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana from the opening seconds of O Fortuna. In this production, ballet and contemporary dance are also incorporated, turning the work into a full staged cantata. The performance lasts about 75 minutes in one act, with no intermission.

The second and final performance of Carmina Burana at Aspendos will take place on September 21 at 9:00 PM. Tickets currently start from around 950 TRY. After that, the festival continues with Spartacus on September 25 and 26.

📍 Aspendos Ancient Theatre, Antalya

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On September 19, Carmina Burana was performed at Aspendos Ancient Theatre as part of the 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival.

It is one of the largest productions in the festival. Around 250 performers take part, including a symphony orchestra, soloists, adult and children’s choirs, ballet dancers and contemporary dancers. The result is a large-scale stage production where music, choral performance and choreography all come together.

The setting plays a major role too. Aspendos is considered one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world and is also known for its acoustics. The surviving stage wall becomes part of the production, with large-scale projections displayed across it while the orchestra plays below and the choir and dancers perform on stage.

Many people recognize Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana from the opening seconds of O Fortuna. In this production, ballet and contemporary dance are also incorporated, turning the work into a full staged cantata. The performance lasts about 75 minutes in one act, with no intermission.

The second and final performance of Carmina Burana at Aspendos will take place on September 21 at 9:00 PM. Tickets currently start from around 950 TRY. After that, the festival continues with Spartacus on September 25 and 26.

Aspendos Theatre

Carmina Burana at Aspendos: 250 Performers on the Stage of a Roman Theatre – Aspendos Theatre

Gazipaşa Blue Lagoon: You Don’t Need a Boat to Get Here 💙

When we arrived at Gazipaşa Blue Lagoon, a tour boat was anchored right inside the cove. At first glance, it looks like the kind of place you can only reach from the sea. But you can also get here independently.
We came from central Gazipaşa by tricycle, and the ride took around 20 minutes. There’s a parking area above the bay, and from there a staircase leads down to the beach.
The view from the top is one of the best parts: steep rocky cliffs, bright turquoise water and the little cove below. When we were there, having the boat in the middle made the whole scene look even more dramatic.
So there are basically two ways to experience it: arrive by boat tour and see the cliffs from the water, or come by road, stop at the viewpoint above and walk down to the beach yourself.
If you’re exploring the Gazipaşa coast, this is an easy place to add without booking a full tour.
📍 Gazipasa Blue Lagoon, Gazipaşa, Antalya
#mediterranean #beachvibes #gazipasa #alanya #turkiye #turkeytravel #roadtrip #traveltips 

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When we arrived at Gazipaşa Blue Lagoon, a tour boat was anchored right inside the cove. At first glance, it looks like the kind of place you can only reach from the sea. But you can also get here independently.

We came from central Gazipaşa by tricycle, and the ride took around 20 minutes. There’s a parking area above the bay, and from there a staircase leads down to the beach.

The view from the top is one of the best parts: steep rocky cliffs, bright turquoise water and the little cove below. When we were there, having the boat in the middle made the whole scene look even more dramatic.

So there are basically two ways to experience it: arrive by boat tour and see the cliffs from the water, or come by road, stop at the viewpoint above and walk down to the beach yourself.

If you’re exploring the Gazipaşa coast, this is an easy place to add without booking a full tour.

📍 Gazipasa Blue Lagoon, Gazipaşa, Antalya

#mediterranean #beachvibes #gazipasa #alanya #turkiye #turkeytravel #roadtrip #traveltips 

Gazipasa

When we arrived at Gazipaşa Blue Lagoon, a tour boat was anchored right inside the cove. At first glance, it looks like the kind of place you can only reach from the sea. But you can also get here independently.

We came from central Gazipaşa by tricycle, and the ride took around 20 minutes. There’s a parking area above the bay, and from there a staircase leads down to the beach.

The view from the top is one of the best parts: steep rocky cliffs, bright turquoise water and the little cove below. When we were there, having the boat in the middle made the whole scene look even more dramatic.

So there are basically two ways to experience it: arrive by boat tour and see the cliffs from the water, or come by road, stop at the viewpoint above and walk down to the beach yourself.

If you’re exploring the Gazipaşa coast, this is an easy place to add without booking a full tour.

📍 Gazipasa Blue Lagoon, Gazipaşa, Antalya

#mediterranean #beachvibes #gazipasa #alanya #turkiye #turkeytravel #roadtrip #traveltips 

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Gazipaşa Blue Lagoon: You Don’t Need a Boat to Get Here 💙 – Gazipasa Blue Lagoon

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La Bohème Beach Gazipaşa: Seafront Dining, Loungers and Sunset Views 🌅

We found La Bohème Beach while walking along the seafront in Gazipaşa and stopped there just before sunset.
The location is one of its biggest advantages. It sits right by the beach, next to the promenade, with palm trees, open cabanas, tables facing the sea and loungers on the shore. There’s also a small children’s play area, so it works well for families too.
The menu has a good choice of food and drinks, and the prices looked quite reasonable for a beachfront place. You can come for lunch or dinner, spend some time on the beach, or simply stop during an evening walk.
They also have live music on some evenings, which makes it a nice option for staying later after sunset.
We only planned a short stop, but ended up sitting with a beer and watching the sun go down over the Mediterranean. With the beach, seating areas, loungers and relaxed atmosphere, it’s one of those places where you can easily spend much longer than expected.
📍 La Bohème Beach, Gazipaşa, Antalya
#traveltips #gazipasa #turkeytravel #turkiye #beachvibes #sunset #mediterranean


I love spots where you can just walk in straight from the promenade. Sitting by the sea with a cold drink as the sun sets over the Mediterranean? That’s pretty hard to beat.

We found La Bohème Beach while walking along the seafront in Gazipaşa and stopped there just before sunset.

The location is one of its biggest advantages. It sits right by the beach, next to the promenade, with palm trees, open cabanas, tables facing the sea and loungers on the shore. There’s also a small children’s play area, so it works well for families too.

The menu has a good choice of food and drinks, and the prices looked quite reasonable for a beachfront place. You can come for lunch or dinner, spend some time on the beach, or simply stop during an evening walk.

They also have live music on some evenings, which makes it a nice option for staying later after sunset.

We only planned a short stop, but ended up sitting with a beer and watching the sun go down over the Mediterranean. With the beach, seating areas, loungers and relaxed atmosphere, it’s one of those places where you can easily spend much longer than expected.

📍 La Bohème Beach, Gazipaşa, Antalya

#traveltips #gazipasa #turkeytravel #turkiye #beachvibes #sunset #mediterranean 


We found La Bohème Beach while walking along the seafront in Gazipaşa and stopped there just before sunset.

The location is one of its biggest advantages. It sits right by the beach, next to the promenade, with palm trees, open cabanas, tables facing the sea and loungers on the shore. There’s also a small children’s play area, so it works well for families too.

The menu has a good choice of food and drinks, and the prices looked quite reasonable for a beachfront place. You can come for lunch or dinner, spend some time on the beach, or simply stop during an evening walk.

They also have live music on some evenings, which makes it a nice option for staying later after sunset.

We only planned a short stop, but ended up sitting with a beer and watching the sun go down over the Mediterranean. With the beach, seating areas, loungers and relaxed atmosphere, it’s one of those places where you can easily spend much longer than expected.

📍 La Bohème Beach, Gazipaşa, Antalya

#traveltips #gazipasa #turkeytravel #turkiye #beachvibes #sunset #mediterranean 

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🍕 San Lorenzo in Konyaaltı: Pizza, Wine and a Cozy Evening Spot

One evening in Konyaaltı, we decided to take a break from Turkish food and try San Lorenzo Pizzeria & Vino.
The restaurant immediately caught my attention with its interior: a large pizza oven, exposed brick, warm lighting, green chairs, wine-themed artwork and a few neon details. There is also a spacious terrace, which feels especially cozy in the evening.
We ordered the Di Pollo Crispy Pizza for 725 TRY and Roka Salatası for 375 TRY. The pizza comes with mozzarella, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, chicken and crispy onions. The crust had nicely charred edges while the centre stayed soft. The salad with arugula, mozzarella, pomegranate, green apple, radish and olives worked really well with it.
The menu goes well beyond pizza. There are bruschetta, carpaccio, arancini, truffle Parmesan fries, soups, burrata and other Italian-style dishes. There is also a proper wine list with Turkish, Italian, French and Spanish wines, including several options by the glass.
One practical detail I noticed: there is an accessible WC inside and ramp access at the entrance.
For me, San Lorenzo works best as an evening dinner spot rather than somewhere to quickly grab a pizza. The food was good, but the interior, terrace and overall atmosphere made the visit much more enjoyable.
📍 San Lorenzo Pizzeria & Vino, Konyaaltı, Antalya
#konyaalti #antalya #turkeytravel #turkiye #pizza #foodie #eveningvibes #traveltips 

Can you actually get a decent glass of French wine here? I always struggle to find non-Turkish wine by the glass in Antalya.

One evening in Konyaaltı, we decided to take a break from Turkish food and try San Lorenzo Pizzeria & Vino.

The restaurant immediately caught my attention with its interior: a large pizza oven, exposed brick, warm lighting, green chairs, wine-themed artwork and a few neon details. There is also a spacious terrace, which feels especially cozy in the evening.

We ordered the Di Pollo Crispy Pizza for 725 TRY and Roka Salatası for 375 TRY. The pizza comes with mozzarella, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, chicken and crispy onions. The crust had nicely charred edges while the centre stayed soft. The salad with arugula, mozzarella, pomegranate, green apple, radish and olives worked really well with it.

The menu goes well beyond pizza. There are bruschetta, carpaccio, arancini, truffle Parmesan fries, soups, burrata and other Italian-style dishes. There is also a proper wine list with Turkish, Italian, French and Spanish wines, including several options by the glass.
One practical detail I noticed: there is an accessible WC inside and ramp access at the entrance.

For me, San Lorenzo works best as an evening dinner spot rather than somewhere to quickly grab a pizza. The food was good, but the interior, terrace and overall atmosphere made the visit much more enjoyable.

📍 San Lorenzo Pizzeria & Vino, Konyaaltı, Antalya

#konyaalti #antalya #turkeytravel #turkiye #pizza #foodie #eveningvibes #traveltips 

Konyaalti

One evening in Konyaaltı, we decided to take a break from Turkish food and try San Lorenzo Pizzeria & Vino.

The restaurant immediately caught my attention with its interior: a large pizza oven, exposed brick, warm lighting, green chairs, wine-themed artwork and a few neon details. There is also a spacious terrace, which feels especially cozy in the evening.

We ordered the Di Pollo Crispy Pizza for 725 TRY and Roka Salatası for 375 TRY. The pizza comes with mozzarella, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, chicken and crispy onions. The crust had nicely charred edges while the centre stayed soft. The salad with arugula, mozzarella, pomegranate, green apple, radish and olives worked really well with it.

The menu goes well beyond pizza. There are bruschetta, carpaccio, arancini, truffle Parmesan fries, soups, burrata and other Italian-style dishes. There is also a proper wine list with Turkish, Italian, French and Spanish wines, including several options by the glass.

One practical detail I noticed: there is an accessible WC inside and ramp access at the entrance.

For me, San Lorenzo works best as an evening dinner spot rather than somewhere to quickly grab a pizza. The food was good, but the interior, terrace and overall atmosphere made the visit much more enjoyable.

📍 San Lorenzo Pizzeria & Vino, Konyaaltı, Antalya

#konyaalti #antalya #turkeytravel #turkiye #pizza #foodie #eveningvibes #traveltips 

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MAM Coffee in Antalya: a cozy café where you’ll want to stay a little longer

I stopped by MAM Coffee in Antalya and ended up liking it much more than I expected.
The interior is really pleasant, with warm wood, plants, unusual artwork and several different seating areas. There are armchairs, regular tables, a large shared table with power outlets and bookshelves, so it also works well if you want to sit with a laptop for a while.
There’s also a covered outdoor terrace. It was fairly busy when I visited, but it still felt comfortable rather than crowded.
Inside, I also noticed a small corner with handmade jewellery, bags and decorative pieces. Little details like this give the café more personality and make it feel less like a standard coffee shop.
I ordered a dessert with pieces of brownie, a white cream similar to the kind used in tiramisu, berries and a few nuts on top. It looked very tempting and tasted even better — I really liked it.
🍰 Dessert: 300 TRY
🫖 Tea: 70 TRY
The tea felt a little expensive for a simple glass of Turkish tea, but the dessert was absolutely worth 300 TRY for me.
The girls I was with were happy with their orders too, so overall everyone enjoyed what they had.
One more practical detail: there is a ramp at the entrance, which may be useful for anyone visiting with a stroller or with limited mobility.
📍 MAM Coffee, Antalya
It’s in the Bahçelievler/Muratpaşa area, not far from Antalya Archaeology Museum, so it’s easy to combine with sightseeing in this part of the city.
If I had to choose one reason to come back, it would definitely be the dessert and the atmosphere.
#turkiye #antalya #food #traveltips #laptopfriendly #cafehunting #Mamcoffee 

That dessert combo just sounds unreal. I’m a sucker for anything with brownie and berries. 300 TRY is steep but if it’s as good as you say, I’d splurge.

I stopped by MAM Coffee in Antalya and ended up liking it much more than I expected.

The interior is really pleasant, with warm wood, plants, unusual artwork and several different seating areas. There are armchairs, regular tables, a large shared table with power outlets and bookshelves, so it also works well if you want to sit with a laptop for a while.

There’s also a covered outdoor terrace. It was fairly busy when I visited, but it still felt comfortable rather than crowded.

Inside, I also noticed a small corner with handmade jewellery, bags and decorative pieces. Little details like this give the café more personality and make it feel less like a standard coffee shop.

I ordered a dessert with pieces of brownie, a white cream similar to the kind used in tiramisu, berries and a few nuts on top. It looked very tempting and tasted even better — I really liked it.

🍰 Dessert: 300 TRY
🫖 Tea: 70 TRY
The tea felt a little expensive for a simple glass of Turkish tea, but the dessert was absolutely worth 300 TRY for me.

The girls I was with were happy with their orders too, so overall everyone enjoyed what they had.
One more practical detail: there is a ramp at the entrance, which may be useful for anyone visiting with a stroller or with limited mobility.

📍 MAM Coffee, Antalya
It’s in the Bahçelievler/Muratpaşa area, not far from Antalya Archaeology Museum, so it’s easy to combine with sightseeing in this part of the city.

If I had to choose one reason to come back, it would definitely be the dessert and the atmosphere.

#turkiye #antalya #food #traveltips #laptopfriendly #cafehunting #Mamcoffee 

I stopped by MAM Coffee in Antalya and ended up liking it much more than I expected.

The interior is really pleasant, with warm wood, plants, unusual artwork and several different seating areas. There are armchairs, regular tables, a large shared table with power outlets and bookshelves, so it also works well if you want to sit with a laptop for a while.

There’s also a covered outdoor terrace. It was fairly busy when I visited, but it still felt comfortable rather than crowded.

Inside, I also noticed a small corner with handmade jewellery, bags and decorative pieces. Little details like this give the café more personality and make it feel less like a standard coffee shop.

I ordered a dessert with pieces of brownie, a white cream similar to the kind used in tiramisu, berries and a few nuts on top. It looked very tempting and tasted even better — I really liked it.

The tea felt a little expensive for a simple glass of Turkish tea, but the dessert was absolutely worth 300 TRY for me.

The girls I was with were happy with their orders too, so overall everyone enjoyed what they had.

One more practical detail: there is a ramp at the entrance, which may be useful for anyone visiting with a stroller or with limited mobility.

It’s in the Bahçelievler/Muratpaşa area, not far from Antalya Archaeology Museum, so it’s easy to combine with sightseeing in this part of the city.

If I had to choose one reason to come back, it would definitely be the dessert and the atmosphere.

#turkiye #antalya #food #traveltips #laptopfriendly #cafehunting #Mamcoffee 

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Gazipaşa Coast Road Trip by Trike: Ruins, Hidden Beaches & Sunset

One of my favourite ways to explore the Gazipaşa coast is simply to pick a direction and keep following the sea.
We spent a full day riding a trike along the coastal roads west of Gazipaşa, stopping at ancient ruins, tiny beaches, caves and viewpoints along the way. The distances between the stops aren’t huge, but this is definitely a route worth taking slowly — the road itself is one of the best parts.
🛺 Our route:
Gazipaşa → Aydapınar Ancient Ruins → Aysultan Beach → Korsan Mağarası → back toward Gazipaşa → Selinus → Kızıl İn
📍 Aydapınar Ancient Ruins
Our first stop of the day. A quiet archaeological site surrounded by Mediterranean landscape, with hardly anyone around.
🏖️ Aysultan Beach
A small coastal stop surrounded by cliffs and clear blue water. The drive here is just as beautiful as the beach itself.
🌊 Korsan Mağarası
Another scenic stop along this rugged stretch of coast, with rocky cliffs and small hidden coves.
From here we turned around and followed the coastal road back toward Gazipaşa.
🏛️ Selinus
We stopped around the Selinus area and passed the remains of the old aqueduct in the late afternoon. By pure chance, the setting sun lined up perfectly inside one of the surviving stone arches — probably my favourite photo from the entire day.
🌅 Kızıl İn
Our final stop. We reached the coast just in time to watch the sun disappear beside the mountain.
If you have your own transport in Gazipaşa, I’d allow most of the day for this route. There’s no reason to rush it: stop when you see a viewpoint, take the smaller coastal roads and leave enough time for the drive back around sunset.
📸 Best time: afternoon into sunset
🛺 Best for: road trips, coastal scenery, ruins and quiet beaches
📍 Start/end: Gazipaşa
#roadtrip #traveltips #alanya #thingstodo #gazipasa #turkey #turkiye 

One of my favourite ways to explore the Gazipaşa coast is simply to pick a direction and keep following the sea.

We spent a full day riding a trike along the coastal roads west of Gazipaşa, stopping at ancient ruins, tiny beaches, caves and viewpoints along the way. The distances between the stops aren’t huge, but this is definitely a route worth taking slowly — the road itself is one of the best parts.

🛺 Our route:
Gazipaşa → Aydapınar Ancient Ruins → Aysultan Beach → Korsan Mağarası → back toward Gazipaşa → Selinus → Kızıl İn

📍 Aydapınar Ancient Ruins
Our first stop of the day. A quiet archaeological site surrounded by Mediterranean landscape, with hardly anyone around.

🏖️ Aysultan Beach
A small coastal stop surrounded by cliffs and clear blue water. The drive here is just as beautiful as the beach itself.

🌊 Korsan Mağarası
Another scenic stop along this rugged stretch of coast, with rocky cliffs and small hidden coves.
From here we turned around and followed the coastal road back toward Gazipaşa.

🏛️ Selinus
We stopped around the Selinus area and passed the remains of the old aqueduct in the late afternoon. By pure chance, the setting sun lined up perfectly inside one of the surviving stone arches — probably my favourite photo from the entire day.

🌅 Kızıl İn
Our final stop. We reached the coast just in time to watch the sun disappear beside the mountain.

If you have your own transport in Gazipaşa, I’d allow most of the day for this route. There’s no reason to rush it: stop when you see a viewpoint, take the smaller coastal roads and leave enough time for the drive back around sunset.

📸 Best time: afternoon into sunset
🛺 Best for: road trips, coastal scenery, ruins and quiet beaches
📍 Start/end: Gazipaşa

#roadtrip #traveltips #alanya #thingstodo #gazipasa #turkey #turkiye 

One of my favourite ways to explore the Gazipaşa coast is simply to pick a direction and keep following the sea.

We spent a full day riding a trike along the coastal roads west of Gazipaşa, stopping at ancient ruins, tiny beaches, caves and viewpoints along the way. The distances between the stops aren’t huge, but this is definitely a route worth taking slowly — the road itself is one of the best parts.

Gazipaşa → Aydapınar Ancient Ruins → Aysultan Beach → Korsan Mağarası → back toward Gazipaşa → Selinus → Kızıl İn

Our first stop of the day. A quiet archaeological site surrounded by Mediterranean landscape, with hardly anyone around.

A small coastal stop surrounded by cliffs and clear blue water. The drive here is just as beautiful as the beach itself.

Another scenic stop along this rugged stretch of coast, with rocky cliffs and small hidden coves.

From here we turned around and followed the coastal road back toward Gazipaşa.

We stopped around the Selinus area and passed the remains of the old aqueduct in the late afternoon. By pure chance, the setting sun lined up perfectly inside one of the surviving stone arches — probably my favourite photo from the entire day.

Our final stop. We reached the coast just in time to watch the sun disappear beside the mountain.

If you have your own transport in Gazipaşa, I’d allow most of the day for this route. There’s no reason to rush it: stop when you see a viewpoint, take the smaller coastal roads and leave enough time for the drive back around sunset.

🛺 Best for: road trips, coastal scenery, ruins and quiet beaches

#roadtrip #traveltips #alanya #thingstodo #gazipasa #turkey #turkiye 

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🛺 A Trike Day Along Gazipaşa’s Wild Coast: Ruins, Beaches & Sunset

Our first full day exploring the Gazipaşa coast by trike turned into one of those days where the road itself was half the experience.
We started at Aydapınar Ancient Ruins, a quiet archaeological site near the coast, then continued along the winding road toward Aysultan Beach and Korsan Mağarası.
This stretch of coastline feels completely different from the busier resort areas around Alanya. The road runs between steep green slopes and the Mediterranean, with cliffs, small coves and flashes of bright blue water appearing around almost every bend.
Later in the afternoon, we headed back toward Gazipaşa and Selinus Beach. On the way, we passed the remains of the old Selinus Aqueduct just as the sun was dropping.
For a few seconds, the sunset lined up perfectly inside one of the surviving stone arches. Completely unplanned — and probably my favourite moment of the entire drive.
We finished the day by the sea near Kızıl İn, watching the sun disappear beside the mountain.
🛺 Our route: Aydapınar Ancient Ruins → Aysultan Beach → Korsan Mağarası → Selinus → Kızıl İn
🌅 Best part: the late-afternoon drive back toward Gazipaşa, when the whole coast started turning golden.
If you’re exploring the Gazipaşa area, this is exactly the kind of day where I wouldn’t rush from one “sight” to another. The coastal road itself is part of the experience.
#turkiye #turkeytravel #gazipasa #alanya #traveltips #roadtrip 

Our first full day exploring the Gazipaşa coast by trike turned into one of those days where the road itself was half the experience.

We started at Aydapınar Ancient Ruins, a quiet archaeological site near the coast, then continued along the winding road toward Aysultan Beach and Korsan Mağarası.

This stretch of coastline feels completely different from the busier resort areas around Alanya. The road runs between steep green slopes and the Mediterranean, with cliffs, small coves and flashes of bright blue water appearing around almost every bend.

Later in the afternoon, we headed back toward Gazipaşa and Selinus Beach. On the way, we passed the remains of the old Selinus Aqueduct just as the sun was dropping.

For a few seconds, the sunset lined up perfectly inside one of the surviving stone arches. Completely unplanned — and probably my favourite moment of the entire drive.

We finished the day by the sea near Kızıl İn, watching the sun disappear beside the mountain.

🛺 Our route: Aydapınar Ancient Ruins → Aysultan Beach → Korsan Mağarası → Selinus → Kızıl İn

🌅 Best part: the late-afternoon drive back toward Gazipaşa, when the whole coast started turning golden.

If you’re exploring the Gazipaşa area, this is exactly the kind of day where I wouldn’t rush from one “sight” to another. The coastal road itself is part of the experience.

#turkiye #turkeytravel #gazipasa #alanya #traveltips #roadtrip 

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Our first full day exploring the Gazipaşa coast by trike turned into one of those days where the road itself was half the experience.

We started at Aydapınar Ancient Ruins, a quiet archaeological site near the coast, then continued along the winding road toward Aysultan Beach and Korsan Mağarası.

This stretch of coastline feels completely different from the busier resort areas around Alanya. The road runs between steep green slopes and the Mediterranean, with cliffs, small coves and flashes of bright blue water appearing around almost every bend.

Later in the afternoon, we headed back toward Gazipaşa and Selinus Beach. On the way, we passed the remains of the old Selinus Aqueduct just as the sun was dropping.

For a few seconds, the sunset lined up perfectly inside one of the surviving stone arches. Completely unplanned — and probably my favourite moment of the entire drive.

We finished the day by the sea near Kızıl İn, watching the sun disappear beside the mountain.

🛺 Our route: Aydapınar Ancient Ruins → Aysultan Beach → Korsan Mağarası → Selinus → Kızıl İn

🌅 Best part: the late-afternoon drive back toward Gazipaşa, when the whole coast started turning golden.

If you’re exploring the Gazipaşa area, this is exactly the kind of day where I wouldn’t rush from one “sight” to another. The coastal road itself is part of the experience.

#turkiye #turkeytravel #gazipasa #alanya #traveltips #roadtrip 

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🛺 A Trike Day Along Gazipaşa’s Wild Coast: Ruins, Beaches & Sunset – Selinus Ancient City

Would You Swim Here? 🌊 Ancient Iotape on the Gazipaşa Coast

This is Iotape, one of the most striking coastal stops near Gazipaşa. Ancient harbour ruins sit right beside a small turquoise bay, with old stone walls scattered across the rocky shoreline.
What makes it special is the contrast: clear Mediterranean water, wild cliffs and ruins almost touching the sea. People still come here to swim, but even if you don’t, the views alone are worth the stop.
📍 Iotape Ancient City, Gazipaşa, Türkiye
#ancientcity #turkiye #turkey #travel2026 #gazipasa #alanya #traveltips #seaview 

This is Iotape, one of the most striking coastal stops near Gazipaşa. Ancient harbour ruins sit right beside a small turquoise bay, with old stone walls scattered across the rocky shoreline.

What makes it special is the contrast: clear Mediterranean water, wild cliffs and ruins almost touching the sea. People still come here to swim, but even if you don’t, the views alone are worth the stop.

📍 Iotape Ancient City, Gazipaşa, Türkiye

#ancientcity #turkiye #turkey #travel2026 #gazipasa #alanya #traveltips #seaview 

This is Iotape, one of the most striking coastal stops near Gazipaşa. Ancient harbour ruins sit right beside a small turquoise bay, with old stone walls scattered across the rocky shoreline.

What makes it special is the contrast: clear Mediterranean water, wild cliffs and ruins almost touching the sea. People still come here to swim, but even if you don’t, the views alone are worth the stop.

📍 Iotape Ancient City, Gazipaşa, Türkiye

#ancientcity #turkiye #turkey #travel2026 #gazipasa #alanya #traveltips #seaview 

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