Antalya and Mediterranean Altinbesik Cave National Park
One of the most interesting and well known
caves in Turkey is located in Altinbesik Cave
National Park situated 12 kilometers southeast
of Aydinkent (Ibradi) and 55 kilometers north
of Manavgat. Lakes and interesting rock
formations witnin the cave area as well as
travertines and streams make this area
especially fascinating. Altinbesik Cave is
situated on the western slopes of tne Manavgat
River Valley and can be reacnea via the
village of Urunlu which is an authentic
village t hat is a must-see when traveling
througn this area.
The 13th century caravanserai. Alarahan,
wasbuilt by the Seljuk sultan Alaeddin
Keykubat on the banks of the Alara River. On
the top of a nearby hill the Alara Fortress
commands a View of the whole area.