Alanya Cruise Port
Alanya, Turkey · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Alanya Cruise Pier, Alanya.
Plan my port daysWalkable Riviera port: a Seljuk castle and Red Tower over the harbour, Cleopatra Beach and caves, all a short stroll or cable-car ride from the ship.
At a glance
Port summary
Alanya is an easy independent day: the ship berths in the harbour beneath the great Seljuk castle, and the Red Tower, shipyard, old-town lanes and Cleopatra Beach are all within a walk or a short taxi. The castle itself is a steep climb best done by cable car or taxi, and inland trips to the Dim Cave or Sapadere Canyon need a car or tour, but the headline sights are right at the pier.
Cruise dock
🚢 Alanya Cruise Pier
Cruise ships berth at the harbour pier beneath Alanya's castle, beside the Red Tower and marina. The old town, Red Tower, shipyard and harbour cafes are a flat 5-10 minute walk; the castle is a cable-car or taxi ride up.
📍 Latitude: 36.5388, Longitude: 31.9985
See dock on port map →Getting to Alanya
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
The pier is a flat 5-10 minute walk from the old town, the Red Tower and the harbour cafes; almost everything at sea level is walkable.
📍 Step off the pier onto the harbour promenade
Handy for the steep ride up to the castle or out to Cleopatra Beach; agree the fare or insist on the meter and ask about card payment first.
📍 Taxi rank at the harbour by the Red Tower
Frequent dolmus minibuses run along the coast to the beaches and suburbs; pay the driver in cash or with the local card.
📍 Dolmus and bus stops along Ataturk Caddesi, a short walk from the harbour
The cable car (teleferik) is the easy way up to the castle, saving the steep climb; it runs from near Cleopatra Beach to the summit.
📍 Alanya Teleferik lower station by Cleopatra Beach / Damlatas
A hire car or private driver makes sense for the Dim Cave, Dimcay river valley or Sapadere Canyon inland; the coast road is easy driving.
📍 Car-hire desks in town; pre-book for pickup near the harbour
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry some Turkish lira for the cable car, dolmus, stalls and small cafes; cards are fine for museums, shops and restaurants.
Things to do
Red Tower
Short stop⭐ Highlight
The octagonal red-brick tower guarding the harbour, a Seljuk masterpiece with a small museum.
🕐 Morning before the heat
Alanya Castle
⭐ Highlight
The vast Seljuk fortress crowning the headland, with walls, an old village and huge sea views.
🕐 Morning or late afternoon; avoid midday heat
Alanya Harbour and Promenade
Short stop🚶 Walk
The lively harbourfront of gulets, cafes and stalls right where the ship berths.
🕐 Late afternoon and early evening
Cleopatra Beach
🏖️ Beach
Alanya's famous soft-sand, blue-flag beach on the west side of the castle headland.
🕐 Morning to early afternoon for swimming
Alanya Cable Car
Short stop🎯 Activity
The teleferik that lifts you from Cleopatra Beach to the castle, with a glass-cabin coastal view.
🕐 Anytime the cars are running
Suleymaniye Mosque
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
The domed 16th-century mosque inside the castle village, still the heart of the old citadel.
🕐 Outside prayer times
Alanya Archaeological Museum
🏛️ Museum
A compact museum of finds from the region, from Bronze-Age bronzes to Roman statues.
🕐 Midday heat or a wet spell
Sapadere Canyon
🌿 Nature
A boardwalk through a Taurus gorge past turquoise pools to a swimmable waterfall, an hour inland.
🕐 Late morning; a full-day commitment
Damlatas Cave
Short stop🌿 Nature
A small stalactite cave by Cleopatra Beach whose warm, humid air is said to soothe asthma.
🕐 Morning, before the beach crowds
Dim Cave
🌿 Nature
A 360-metre show cave of floodlit stalactites and an underground lake in the hills east of town.
🕐 Any time; cool inside on a hot day
Alanya Shipyard
Short stopother
The rare medieval Seljuk shipyard cut into the shore, its five stone-vaulted bays open to the sea.
🕐 Combine with the Red Tower
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Alanya?
- Your ship docks directly at the Alanya cruise terminal in Turkey.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Alanya?
- Yes. Alanya is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Alanya centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Local bus, Other transport, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Alanya?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Alanya independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Alanya and are cards accepted?
- Alanya uses the Turkish Lira. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Alanya cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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