Iotape

Iotape (Aytap)

A Roman ancient city ruin along the D400 coastal highway, with headlands and small bays where the ruins meet the blue sea.

Iotape was founded in the 1st century by Antiochus IV, King of Commagene, and named after his queen. The site stretches across seaside headlands and the slopes behind them. Visible remains include baths, temples, statue bases, tombs, and city walls. The small bay below the headland has clear water suitable for swimming. The ruins sit beside the D400 road between Alanya and Gazipaşa, about 33 kilometers from the city center. Admission is free, making it a convenient stop for photos on a road trip.

Opening hours

All day

Ancient city · Roman · Bay

Nearby sights

Syedra
Sapadere Canyon
Dim Cave
Dim River (Dim Çayı)
Keykubat Beach
Alanya Tersane (Seljuk Shipyard)
Alanya Harbour & Cave Boat Tour
Red Tower (Kızıl Kule)

Places to eat nearby

Ravza Restaurant
Gardenia Restaurant
Mezze Grill
Kaşıkara Ocakbaşı