Astım Cave (Wishing Cave)
Astım Mağarası (Dilek Mağarası)
A stalactite cave beside the Heaven and Hell sinkhole. Locals believe its humid air benefits asthma, hence the name 'Asthma Cave,' also known as the Wishing Cave.
The cave lies about 500 meters west of the Heaven and Hell sinkhole. Visitors descend about 20 meters by a spiral iron staircase to enter. Stalactites, stalagmites and flowstone are well developed inside, and the air is constantly humid, which locals believe is good for asthma. The cave is lit, and a visit takes 20 to 30 minutes. The floor can be slippery. It is usually covered by the same ticket as the Heaven and Hell sinkhole, so be sure to stop by on your way.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Cennet and Cehennem Sinkholes
- Narlıkuyu Mosaic Museum
- Adamkayalar
- Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle)
- Kızkalesi Beach
- Korykos Land Castle
- Elaiussa Sebaste
- Kanlıdivane (Kanytelis)