The system was opened to the public in 2017 to reduce traffic congestion and environmental impact on the Alanya Castle road.
The cable car line crosses over the historic Tophane neighborhood, built during the Seljuk period.
The base station is located near the Damlataş Cave, a site famous for its high humidity and supposed healing air for asthma sufferers.
The project was designed to be disability-friendly, allowing direct access to parts of the castle that were previously difficult for mobility-impaired visitors to reach.
The construction involved drilling specialized foundation piles to ensure the stability of the pylons on the peninsula's steep rocky slopes.
Alanya Teleferik is a cable car system connecting the Cleopatra Beach area to the historic Alanya Castle. The route spans 900 meters and rises to the Ehmedek gate section of the fortress. It provides aerial access to the medieval fortification, which is otherwise accessible by a steep road. Each cabin accommodates up to eight passengers. The transit time between the lower station and the upper station is approximately 90 seconds. The system operates on a continuous loop basis. It serves as the primary non-pedestrian link to the upper levels of the peninsula.
Inside the cabin during the final 30 seconds of the ascent, looking back toward the full length of Cleopatra Beach.
Use the cable car for a one-way trip up and hike down the ancient winding paths to explore the hidden ruins and viewpoints.
Keep your boarding pass for the return trip, as it is often required to re-enter the station at the top.
Check local wind conditions, as the system may briefly pause operations during high-velocity weather events.
Do not attempt to visit the upper castle ruins in standard flip-flops, as the historical pathways are uneven and stone-surfaced.
Operations may be suspended during extreme wind speeds or severe storm warnings.
