Things to do in Kestel, best excursions

What to do in Kestel? During your stay in Kestel, you can join a variety of day tours and activities organized by Alanya Tours Travel Agency. Visit the local Kestel Market Days for regional products and handcrafts, or take part in calm boat trips along the coast. Nature trips and cultural excursions are available with hotel pickup. All tours are arranged without intermediaries and offered at fair prices for guests staying in Kestel.

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Kestel

  • Where is it located: Kestel is a district of Alanya and plays an important role in Turkey's tourism. It offers a range of accommodations, restaurants, and leisure options. With its mild climate and calm atmosphere, Kestel attracts both holidaymakers and property buyers. The area combines local lifestyle with modern comfort, making it ideal for vacations and long-term living.
  • Famous hotels: Best hotels in Kestel is Sunstar resort hotel 5*, Sunset Beach Hotel 5*, Sunshine hotel 4*, Michell hotel 5*, Labranda Alantur 5*, Club Paradiso Hotel & Resort 5*, Moda Marine Residence, Say beach hotel and spa 4*,Armas Prestige 5*
  • Distance to Antalya center: The distance from Antalya center to Kestel is 45 km
  • Distance to Alanya center: The distance from Alanya center to Kestel is 5 km
  • Distance to Antalya airport: The distance from Antalya Airport to Kestel is 133 km
  • Distance to Gazipaşa airport : The distance from Alanya Gazipasa Airport to Kestel is 32 km
  • Population: The population of Kestel is 9500 people
  • Famous beach: The best beach is Kestel public beach
  • Places to visit: The best attractions near Kestel is Dim cave, Dim river, Sapadere Canyon, Alanya castle, Red tower, Alanya cable car, Alanya central park, Cleopatra beach,
  • Shopping malls: The largest shopping malls and bazaar in Kestel Alanyum, Defacto, Metro, LCW, Migros, Bim
  • Market days: Kestel market day is wednesday

What to Do in Kestel?

Kestel is a peaceful coastal town near Alanya, located on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It is a good choice for visitors who prefer a quiet holiday setting. The town is nestled between the sea and the Taurus Mountains, offering calm surroundings and natural beauty. Most popular activities and tours available in Alanya are also accessible from Kestel. Whether you're interested in nature, local culture, or beachside relaxation, there are plenty of things to do in Kestel.

Excursions in Kestel

We recommend starting your holiday with a traditional Turkish bath (hamam) in Kestel, especially on the first or second day. It helps prepare the skin before tanning. One of the top-rated activities is the Alanya City Tour, which provides a general overview of the region. From Kestel, you can also join tours to Sapadere Canyon, Cappadocia, Side-Aspendos, or take part in a Green Canyon boat tour. Other available options include jeep safari, quad biking, boat trips, and sea fishing—all departing from Kestel or nearby Alanya.

Kestel Market Days and Address

The weekly Kestel market is held on Wednesdays. It is located in Kestel Mahallesi, on Fakülte Street, next to the Total Petrol Station along the Alanya-Gazipaşa Road. The market offers fresh produce, clothing, souvenirs, and other local goods.

Kestel Tours and Transfers

Popular excursions from Kestel include visits to Sapadere Canyon, Side–Aspendos, Cappadocia, jeep safaris, and private boat tours in Alanya. Tour prices are the same as those in Alanya, with no extra charges. All trips are insured and arranged directly, without intermediaries. Alanya Tours also offers airport transfers from Kestel, including private and VIP options from Antalya and Gazipasa Airports. Our shuttle and private transfer services are available 24/7.

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Very professional company. I have used them for the second year on the run. I recommend you use this company for all your tours in Alanya.

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Today, we went to the Dolphinarium with the office team. Everything was on time, no delays. After making the reservation, we got a quick response. Id...

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Booked 3 excursions with them for a big group of 15. I did some last minute bookings but they were accommodating and delivered. The family really enjo...

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Everything was great, we got the maximum experience.

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Great trip, really cool travel agency, nice people working there and providing us with attractions. Prices much lower than the competition! I recommen...

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It was a great experience. The instructors were very good and understanding. The equipment was nice. In other words, top-notch.

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Super cool and friendly staff. Great food, wonderful entertainment. We enjoyed it. Prices are just perfect, everything is included. We happily look fo...

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Thank you so much for the tours, nice pricing, and top-notch organization. I contacted the manager via WhatsApp, they responded quickly and advised me...

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We took the Alanya Cable Car tour. It was fabulous. We were picked up on time from our resort in Incekum by open air jeep which was a lot of fun and v...

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It was very nice. Everything was as described on the website. We were very pleased. If youre looking for value for money, you can choose this. We than...

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Great tour, all fine, you can book

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Everything was very beautiful.

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The team is fantastic and very attentive. They assist in every possible way they can. Ive done many ship tours before but this is the first time Im gi...

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Perfect, I highly recommend it to everyone. Greetings.

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User Image Kacper Bednarczyk

Highly recommended! The trip was a great success :) both kids and adults had a pleasant time :)

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User Image Dejan Lukic

City tour was a good 3 hours trip. It's a good way to visit Alanya fortress (with a cable car), and another hill where the sign "I love Alanya" is loc...

User Image Елена Иванова

Went fishing, liked everything, they picked us up on time, delivered the same, fed us fish. However, the promised fish finder was not there, perhaps t...

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Great trip at a good price, delicious lunch. Foam party and swimming in the sea/jumping off the side of the ship is something well remember for a long...

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Loved it! The staff was friendly and the transfer was comfortable. The trip left bright and pleasant impressions.

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We booked the pirate ship tour. We were thrilled, they picked us up on time. The ship was very beautiful, the kids had fun. Lunch was okay, everyone g...

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Friendly, quick, and professional. We took a tour to the Green Canyon and liked everything about it. We submitted a request for the tour online late i...

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It was fun and price was affordable. Don't buy tickets from street tours they tried to charge more money. I bought directly from Alanya tour. I recomm...

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Nice trip, well organized. Fun guide and delicious food. The canyon is really beautiful.

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The office organizes amazing trips. I highly recommend it 😊 …

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We booked a pirate ship tour and a jeep safari through this site and were completely satisfied with both trips. The hotel transfer worked perfectly, t...

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I went on a cruise trip along the coast of Alanya, organised by Alanya Tours. I found their offer online and the office immediately responded. They we...

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I recommend it with love! We enjoyed a quad tour and a pirate boat tour, everything was as shown on the website. Everyone was very friendly, I will de...

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Everything went great. The atmosphere was enjoyable. Its definitely worth it for such a price.

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I really enjoyed the tour, it was both affordable and amazing, thanks.

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Вчера вернулись с экскурсии из Каппадокии! Всё очень понравилось,отель супер,всё экскурсии прошли прекрасно! Поездка на джипах по долинам была великол...

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Everything is great, the trip is worth the price.

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We had the pleasure of going on a trip to Pamukale and Ephesus. The organizing of connections from multiple cities was flawless. Our guide on both tri...

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We went on a jeep safari to Green Canyon with Alanya Tours, and it was full of attractions 😁. The trip was successful, a great experience, we recomme...

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Wonderful people, fantastic experience. They really take care of your safety. The drivers are great. I wholeheartedly recommend The Best Tours.

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Everything is very well organized. I recommend it.

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I booked a paragliding flight in Alanya online. Everything was perfectly fine, and the price seemed to be one of the best in the area.

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User Image Dana Nechyporenko

We took the cable car and visited the Green Canyon! Both tours are interesting and give you a good value for your money. Id suggest taking a jacket fo...

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Me & my family would like to say thank you for everything the boat crew did for us it was so much appreciated I t was the best thing we have done over...

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The wildest trip Ive ever been on, with a great atmosphere, an awesome driver, and a guide that left us totally amazed, something incredible. Its some...

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User Image Aysun Şekercii

They picked me up from the door and dropped me off, I joined alone and really had a lot of fun. The food at Dim Tea was also good. Normally, its impos...

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Fajna wycieczka. Po górzystych terenach Alanyi. fajne miejsca do zwiedzania w niektórych miejscach można się ochłodzić w wodzie podczas postoju. Bitwy...

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The Green Canyon tour is an amazing way to experience Turkey in all its glory! I was really satisfied with my experience, everything was great: They p...

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We booked a day trip to The Land of Legends with Alanya Tours and everything went smoothly. The driver picked us up on time and was very friendly. We’...

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If youre looking for an unforgettable experience, and you want to save some money, then ALANYA TOURS is a must for you. Yesterday, we were on the Pira...

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Meryem was really nice and sweet. Easy to communicate and quick answers. Even we missed one trip, didn't have any complain to book it again. I will de...

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I really enjoyed the 5 in 1 Turkey Tour from Alanya. It was packed full of interesting experiences. The drivers and the photographer were fun and crea...

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We booked the pirate ship tour through their website. I got a response from the coordinator, Meryem, in just a few minutes. Her reply was very quick a...

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Had a great time on the fishing tour with my boyfriend. We both caught fish. The guides were very friendly and they played good music. The food was lo...

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We took a trip to Side with Alanya Tours. This trip also included a visit to the Aspendos amphitheater, which is not usually part of the cheaper trips...

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Thanks a lot for the tours! I liked everything 👍 We took a tour to the Altynbishek cave. Everything went great 👌 I recommend it! The guide, Deni, te...

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Ive been on five tours around Alanya and I really enjoyed them. Each tour was special and interesting in its own way and Im glad I was able to go thro...

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I highly recommend Alanya Tours. We were on the Jeep Safari tour and it was a lot of fun. Waterfall, Dim river and cave, lunch, fruit tasting. And wat...

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We went for rafting amazing fun with a great guide. was a long drive there but well worth it. lots of fun on the rapids and also joining in with other...

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We took our kids (8 years old) on the rafting, buggy, zipline tour. From pick up to drop off, we were very satisfied. The tour guides were responsive...

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User Image Dariusz Sitko

I highly recommend. The trips were well-organized. We went to a local Hamman and a Jeep Safari with various activities. There were 4 adults and 6 kids...

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Went on the pirate boat trip , all the normal turkey things done , but the staff were especially nice and kind to my kids , I've been on about 20 diff...

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During our vacation in Alanya, we took part in several tours - paragliding, a motor tour on a BYD and a pirate boat ride - everything was just awesome...

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The boat tour was fantastic! There were really friendly people onboard. The arrangement was uncomplicated and very understandable. I have to give majo...

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Great trip. We used the Dolphin Show option. Transport and organisation at a high level. Air-conditioned bus, nice driver. We will definitely use it :...

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We booked a quad bike tour. They quickly guided us through the logistics and answered all our questions. We really enjoyed the quad ride. All the nece...

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This is the second year in a row that weve used Alanya Tours and Id recommend them. We bought tickets for the water park twice and swimming with dolph...

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Had a fantastic Jeep safari today into the Taurus Mountains which included a water fight, a stop at a waterfall, and a visit to Dim Cave. It was a ver...

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Great day out, fun trip and easy transfers. Staff all very helpful. Would use company again