Dim Cave Alanya — Entrance Fee & Tips 2026
Show cave 11 km from Alanya: a 360 m gallery of dripstones ending at a small underground lake.
Entry to Dim Cave costs 300 TL for adults (about €5) and 150 TL for children aged 7–12; under-7s go free. From June to September the cave is open 09:00–19:00 (shorter hours in the other months), and you must enter at least 30 minutes before closing. The Museum Card is not valid here.
Dim Mağarası lies 232 m above sea level on the western slope of Cebel Reis mountain, 11 km from Alanya. Cavers surveyed it in 1986, and in September 1998 it opened as the first cave in Turkey developed for tourism by a private company.
The walkway follows a horizontal gallery 360 m long and 10–15 m wide and high, lined with stalactites and stalagmites that are still growing in places. At the end, 17 m below the entrance, lies a small lake with about 200 m² of water surface.
Dim Cave entrance fee and opening hours (2026)
| Entrance fee | 300 TL adults (about €5), 150 TL children 7–12, under 7 free |
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| Opening hours | 09:00–19:00 June–September; 09:00–18:30 May; 09:00–18:00 April and October; 09:00–17:30 March; 09:00–17:00 November–February |
| Last entry | 30 minutes before closing |
| Suggested time | 45 minutes – 1 hour |
Prices are approximate for the 2026 season; check current rates at the ticket office.
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How do I get to Dim Cave?
The cave is 14 km from the centre of Alanya on the road network, about 20 minutes by car or taxi; according to the operator it can be reached on paved roads via Kestel, the Dim Çayı valley or Tosmur. From Side it is 79 km, just over an hour.
Distances and driving times to Dim Cave
| From Antalya Airport (AYT) | 141 km · about 1 h 55 min by car |
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| From Side | 79 km · about 1 h 6 min by car |
| From Manavgat | 75 km · about 1 h 1 min by car |
| From Alanya | 14 km · about 18 min by car |
Road distances and driving times calculated on the OpenStreetMap road network (OSRM), without traffic or stops. Compare all attractions →
Tips for visiting Dim Cave
- The path has steps and can be damp — wear shoes with grip.
- The Museum Card (Müzekart) is not accepted, as the cave is privately run.
- Combine the visit with lunch at one of the riverside restaurants in the Dim Çayı valley below.
Where is Dim Cave?
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Dim Cave — frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance to Dim Cave?
Adults pay 300 TL (about €5) and children aged 7–12 pay 150 TL; children under 7 enter free. These prices apply from 1 April 2026.
What are the Dim Cave opening hours?
From June to September 09:00–19:00, in April and October 09:00–18:00, and from November to February 09:00–17:00. Entry closes 30 minutes before closing time.
Is the Museum Card valid at Dim Cave?
No. The cave is run by a private company, and the operator states that the Museum Card is not accepted.
How far is Dim Cave from Side?
Dim Cave is 79 km from Side by road — about 1 h 6 min by car without stops.
How far is Dim Cave from Antalya Airport?
Dim Cave is 141 km from Antalya Airport (AYT) by road — about 1 h 55 min by car without stops.
