The Tyunektepe cable Car or the Tyunektepe cable lift (Tunektepe Teleferik) is the best and highest observation deck in Antalya, which can be reached by cable car.
Tyunektepe is a mountain covered with coniferous forest, whose height is 618 meters above sea level. This is the highest point of Antalya in the city.
At the top of the hill there are observation decks of different levels, there is also a cafe. The mountain can be climbed by the cable car of the same name.
Tyunektepe Mountain is located at the southwestern outskirts of Antalya, near the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Tyunektepe cable car is a closed modern cab, designed for 8 people. Inside the cabins there are two benches located opposite each other; you can enter with a stroller.
The length of the cable car is approximately 1706 meters, and the length of the cable is 3604 meters.
The cable car takes guests to the top of Tyunektepe in an average of 9 minutes.
Photo of the lower station of the Tyunektepe Cable Car
Photo of the Tyunektepe cable car
Photo of the upper station of the Tyunektepe cable car
Climbing the cable car by itself can be a good pastime. With the climb, the views become more and more spectacular.
At the top of Tyunektepe, toilets are equipped, there is a souvenir shop, a restaurant and a cafe, as well as observation platforms at different levels, from which stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the city of Antalya and its surroundings, sea waters, mountains and Turtle (Mouse) Island open.
Practical information
The ascent by cable car is paid. Children under 6 years old - free of charge.
The cost of a round-trip ticket is $ 10; you can pay in Turkish lira. Upstairs you can spend as much time as you want.
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office of the lower station of the cable car or online in advance on the website.
Opening hours of the cable car: Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays).
Attention! Ticket prices and opening hours of the cable car may vary. We recommend that you clarify the information before visiting on the website: tunektepeteleferik.com.
The lower station of the Tunektepe cable car is located in the southwestern part of Antalya, behind Konyaalti Beach (Konyaaltı Plajı), at: Liman, Antalya Kemer Yolu No:10, 07130 Konyaaltı/Antalya, Turkey.
You can get to the cable car on foot, following the beautiful embankments along the beach or by public buses.
The bus stop is located near the lower station of the cable car. The name of the bus stop is "Sarısu Depolama Merkezi-1". Buses: KC06, KF52, KL08, KM61, SD20, SD20A, UC32, VS18. From the old town of Antalya, you can take the buses KC06 and KL08, from the stops: "Cumhuriyet Meydanı", which is located next to panoramic elevator in old port, or "Muratpaşa Üç Kapılar", which is a 2-minute walk from Hadrian's gate. Antalya Public Transport website: ulasim.antalya.bel.tr.
You can also climb the mountain at taxi or car; There is a road and parking. Rental car in Antalya (all places, including airport and city center) →
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