Alanya Castle is a 13th-century Seljuk citadel crowning the rocky peninsula that defines Alanya's coastline. Within its walls, the inner castle (İç Kale), the harbourside Kızıl Kule (Red Tower), and the Tersane (Seljuk shipyard) trace centuries of maritime defence, while the ramparts open onto panoramic views over Cleopatra Beach and the Mediterranean below.
The castle sits 129 km east of Antalya Airport, a 2 hours 8 minutes drive via the D400 — most visitors treat it as a full day trip from the airport rather than a stopover. Transfers drop at the inner-castle gate, vehicle-accessible parking just below İç Kale, putting you at the entrance without the steep uphill walk from the harbour.
Vehicle access reaches a parking area near the inner castle gate, from where the citadel grounds are explored entirely on foot across cobblestoned, partly steep terrain — sturdy shoes are essential. The Red Tower and Seljuk shipyard at sea level sit at the harbour, reached separately and connected to the upper citadel by a steep 45-60 minute walking path.