Destination
Laertes Antik Kenti
It was established on the Taurus Mountains, on the southern slopes of Cebel-i Reis Mountain rising at the mouth of Dim Valley, in a geography suitable for defense at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level. It is approximately 25 kilometers from Alanya. The nearest village is Gözüküçüklü. It lies within the borders of the region known in antiquity as Rough Cilicia. When Strabo mentions Laertes, he describes the city as having a harbor and being built on a breast-shaped hill.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Laertes Antik Kenti sits within Alanya, Antalya. The toroti catalogue holds 133 described stops across Antalya, 24 of them in Alanya.
The nearest stop is Dim Çayi, 6 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Mersin route passes 7.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Laertes Antik Kenti?
- It was established on the Taurus Mountains, on the southern slopes of Cebel-i Reis Mountain rising at the mouth of Dim Valley, in a geography suitable for defense at an altitude of 850 meters above sea level. It is approximately 25 kilometers from Alanya. The nearest village is Gözüküçüklü. It lies within the borders of the region known in antiquity as Rough Cilicia. When Strabo mentions Laertes, he describes the city as having a harbor and being built on a breast-shaped hill.
- Where is Laertes Antik Kenti?
- Laertes Antik Kenti is in Alanya, Antalya.
- How long does it take to visit Laertes Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Laertes Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Laertes Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Laertes Antik Kenti; the closest are Dim Çayi, Syedra, Kargıcak Plajı.
- Is Laertes Antik Kenti on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Laertes Antik Kenti lies 7.5 km from the Antalya – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.