Dim Cave, Limestone cave in Alanya, Turkey.
Dim Cave is a limestone cave in Alanya featuring about 360 meters of passages that wind through mineral-rich rock formations with corridors ranging roughly 10 to 15 meters wide. The path leads deeper into the earth, culminating in an underground lagoon where the cave landscape feels most dramatic and the water reflects the surrounding stone walls.
The cave was first thoroughly explored in 1986 and opened to visitors in 1998, marking its shift from a local refuge to a public destination. International recognition of its geological importance came later, confirming the scientific value of this natural site.
Local shepherds and hunters once sheltered here, giving the cave deep roots in the region's way of life. This history of refuge continues to shape how people see this place today.
The cave stays at about 18 to 20 degrees Celsius year-round, making it comfortable to walk through regardless of outside weather. Wear sturdy shoes because the stone paths can be wet and uneven in places.
At the cave's end sits an underground lagoon roughly 200 square meters in size and about 17 meters deep, held in place by a natural layer of impermeable stone. This hidden body of water formed over millions of years as water moved through limestone, and it creates a striking sight as visitors reach the deepest chamber.
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