Alanya Castle and the sea caves by yacht: the setting for your day
From the private yacht you see Alanya from the water: the medieval castle on its headland, the octagonal Red Tower by the old harbour, and the sea caves around the peninsula, including Pirate Cave, the Phosphorus Cave and Lovers' Cave. Alongside the caves the yacht eases off, and between them it pauses in quiet bays the captain picks for a swim.
The castle headland from the sea
Alanya's medieval castle sits on the rocky peninsula above the town. From the land you see it piece by piece; from the water the entire headland appears in one view, its walls tracing the rock.
It is the view that ties the day to Alanya, and it suits many occasions: a proposal under the walls, a family photo, a quiet moment for a couple.
Seen from the deck, the headland also gives a sense of scale that is hard to get on foot. The town falls away behind you and the rock rises straight out of the sea.
The Red Tower and the old harbour
The Red Tower, Kızıl Kule in Turkish, is the eight-sided tower standing beside the old harbour and the shipyard. From the yacht you see it at sea level, rising straight from the harbour wall rather than glimpsed between buildings.
It is a natural point to slow the pace of the day and look back at the town before the yacht moves on along the peninsula.
The sea caves around the peninsula
The rock of the headland is cut by caves along the waterline. The yacht slows down beside them so you can look in from the deck.
Entering a cave is never promised. Whether the yacht comes close, and how close, rests with the captain, who judges the conditions when you are out there.
Looking in from the deck has its own rewards: you see the colour of the water at the entrance and the shape of the rock without anyone needing to swim or climb.
- Pirate Cave
- Lovers' Cave, a name couples planning a proposal will notice (the yacht slows beside it; a stop is not promised)
- The Phosphorus Cave
Swim stops in quiet bays
Between the sights, the captain chooses clear, quiet bays for swimming. There are masks for snorkelling on board, and a freshwater shower lets you rinse off afterwards.
We do not name the bays or promise a number of stops. The captain adapts them to the group's wishes, the weather and the sea, which is one of the advantages of having the yacht to yourselves.
For the swim itself, swimwear and a towel are all you need to bring. Guests who would rather not swim can stay on deck and watch the others from above.
How the route bends to your occasion
Because only your group is on board, you can tell the team what matters to you. A couple planning a proposal may want time near the castle walls; a family may want more time in the water.
Write it in the request. If the backdrop is central to your plan, the proposal guide shows how to plan the moment around the castle walls.
For pictures, the page on photos on board explains which parts of the coast work as backdrops and who should hold the camera.
When the sea decides
Sea and weather have the final say over the route. The captain makes that call on the day, and once made, it stands.
If you are planning around a particular part of the coast, keep one alternative in mind. The way requests and weather fit together is in booking and weather, and dates are on the yacht page.
Ready to plan your day?
Choose a date and send the request — you pay on the day, never online.
More questions
Do we see the castle from the land as well on this trip?
The day is spent on the water, so you see the castle and the headland from the sea. Visiting the castle on foot is a separate plan of your own.
Which of the caves is the yacht likely to slow down beside?
The route runs along the caves around the peninsula, including Pirate Cave, the Phosphorus Cave and Lovers' Cave. Which ones, and how close, depends on the sea on the day.
Can we ask for more swimming and less sightseeing?
Yes, tell the team in the request. The captain shapes the route and the swim stops around what your group wants, as far as the sea and weather allow.