Damlatas Cave - Antalya Alanya

Damlataş Mağarası - Antalya Alanya

Damlatas Cave - Antalya

Damlatas Cave was discovered in 1948 during the opening of the quarry for the stone to be used in the construction of the port. The cave is on the west coast of the historical peninsula. There is a 50 meter passage at the entrance of the cave. After the passage with a height of 15 meters, a cylindrical space is reached. From there, descend to the bottom of the cave. The stalactites and stalagmites of the cave, which is located in the side crystallized limestone, were formed in 15 thousand years. The cave was named as Damlataş because of the water drops that continue to drip from the stalactites.


Favorite of local and foreign tourists, Damlataş Cave is famous for its fascinating beauty as well as its air that is good for asthma patients. There are patients under the control of the doctor who sit in the cave for a certain period of time and apply 21 days of treatment. The air of the cave does not change in summer and winter; temperature is 22 degrees Celsius, humidity is 95 percent, constant pressure is 760 mm. The air of the cave contains 71 percent nitrogen, 20.5 percent oxygen, 2.5 per thousand 2.5 carbon dioxide and some radioactivity and ions. Entrance to the cave is paid. There is a small bazaar around it, the front is the beach.