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.
