Damlatas Cave

Damlatas Cave

Discovered nearly seventy years ago during quarry operations for stone to be used in harbor construction, Damlatash Cave is situated in the center of Alanya on the west side of the historical peninsula.

Damlatas Cave

Upon entering the cave, there is a 50-meter passage followed by a 15-meter high cylindrical void, which leads to the accessible floor of the cave. The cave is composed of limestone in a semi-crystalline state and its stalactites and stalagmites were formed over 15 thousand years ago. It was named "Damlataş", meaning "Dropping Stone".

Damlataş Cave is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and its healing properties. Asthma patients are sometimes admitted to the cave to recover from their illness and they abide by a treatment plan supervised by a doctor.

The cave's air temperature remains constant at 22 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with a humidity level of 95% and a constant pressure of 760 mm. The air inside the cave contains 71% nitrogen, 20.5% oxygen, 2.5 per ten thousand carbon dioxide, and some radioactivity and ions.