Sadly, this campsite is now closed. We keep this article on the website in memory of a fine achievement by its former owner and manager. At the end of the article and still valid and useful, is the excellent guide to places of interest in the area of Sedre, just east of Antalya.

Barry and Margaret Williamson
September 2011

WELCOME TO SEDRE CLUB CAMPING

From Kamil Acar, General Manager

Dear Friends

We are a new seaside campground (with restaurant and rooms) near the historic tourist town of Alanya, in the region of Antalya, Turkey. During your stay, you can visit and see historic places such as Alanya Tower, Red Tower, the old dockyard, Syedra ancient city, the famous beach where Cleopatra met Antony, and interesting geological formations such as Damlatas Cavern, Dim Cavern, Dim River Canyon and the Grand Canyon of Sapadere.

Following recent developments, our camping has

50 caravan places on grass

50 tent places on grass

Tents available for rent

Restaurant and bar seating 450

8 hotel rooms, accommodating a total of up to 20

We offer the following services and facilities to our guests

Reception, beach bar, health care, and seating in 14 pavilions refurbished in Turkish style

Kitchen in the camping area with 10 dish-washing sinks

Washing machine, TV, free internet café and WiFi

Mini market, free sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach, games area and a natural pool for children, beach volleyball and mini zoo

10 changing cabins and showers, 7 WC for ladies, 7 WC for men, 3 WC for disabled, 6 urinals, 2 waste water drains, 2 chemical toilet dump stations

Open buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner service with live music once a week

Rest time from 1300 - 1500 hours

24-hour security

Our camping is open all year. The fees are as follows:

1 May - 31 October: caravan or motorhome with up to 2 persons - 20 YTL per night (or equivalent in € or $)

1 November - 30 April: caravan or motorhome with up to 2 persons - 10 YTL per night (or equivalent in € or $)

A tent with up to 2 persons - 10 YTL per night (or equivalent in € or $)

Tent rental 20 YTL per night (or equivalent in € or $)

Every additional person - 5 YTL per night (or equivalent in € or $)

A room with breakfast - 30YTL per night (or equivalent in € or $) for 1 person; 50 YTL per night (or equivalent in € or $) for 2 persons sharing

Credit cards are accepted

10% discount to groups and CCI card holders

50% discount to children between 6 and 12 years old

Children under 6 years old - free

No extra charge for electricity, hot water, use of gas rings in the kitchen, wire or wireless internet connection, umbrella and sunbed on the beach, car or motorcycle parking with caravan or tent

We look forward to your visit and will be very happy to meet you at Sedre Camping Club.

Address:

SEDRE CLUB CAMPING

Alanya Gazipasa yolu üzeri 20 km

Alanya - Antalya - TURKEY

Tel: +90 242 516 1111

Fax: +90 242 516 1722

Website: www.sedrecamping.com

Email:

SEDRE CLUB CAMPING: PLACES TO VISIT IN THE AREA

(AYA SOFYA) COLYBRASSUS ANCIENT CITY: Situated in the Güzelbag area of Gündogmus village. The ruins found in the city show that it was built at the time of the Roman Empire.

HAMAXIA ANCIENT CITY: Situated in the Elikesik area of Alanya. It's also known as "Sinek (Fly) Castle". The ancient city predates the Roman Empire.

CLEOPATRA BEACH: It is named after the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. 2 km long with a beautiful shallow sea. Legend has it that she often visited the beach to swim.

DAMLATAS CAVERN: On the coast between Alanya Castle and Cleopatra Beach. The stalactites and stalagmites were formed between 20,000 and 15,000 years BC. The cavern has a therapeutic influence on asthmatic patients.

ALANYA CASTLE: The settlement of the Alanya peninsula (Korakesion) began during the Hellenistic period. Though there are several Roman and Byzantine ruins, the existing castle was built by Selcuklu Sultan, Alaaddin Keykubat in 1225.

RED TOWER: This tower, the symbol of Alanya, was built by Alaaddin Keykubat in 1226, in order to protect the Alanya Castle. Its name comes from the red brick used for the building.

ALANYA DOCKYARD: Also built by Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat in 1227, below the castle. Alanya was the first dockyard to be built by the Selçuklu State in the Mediterranean.

PHOSPHORUS CAVERN: A sea cavern situated on the Damlatas side of the castle. The name comes from its geology. Reachable from the sea.

PIRATES' CAVERN: A sea cavern under the castle, reachable by sea. There is a secret passage from the cavern to the castle.

LOVERS' CAVERN: The third cave situated under the castle. It has two entries. Legend says that in ancient times, pirates used the cavern to keep their female slaves and their treasure.

DIM RIVER: Originating from the Uzumlu area of Alanya, Dim river is 6 km long. You can find many restaurants along the riverside.

DIM CAVERN: Situated on the west side of Cebel Reis mountain, in the Kargicak area of Alanya, the cavern was used as a shelter for animals. It was cleaned, decorated and opened for tourism in 1986.

LEARTES ANCIENT CITY: Situated at the side of Cebel Reis mountain, looking to Dim Valley. It is believed to have been founded in the 6th century BC. There are many Roman and Byzantine ruins.

SYEDRA ANCIENT CITY: Situated in the Seki area of Alanya. It existed between the 7th century BC and the 13th century AD. The ruins are encircled by walls.

SAPADERE TOURIST AREA AND SAPADERE CANYON: Is situated in the Sapadere area of Demirtal village, Alanya. It opened for tourism in 2008. This is a wonderful place for nature lovers.

IOTAPE (AYTAP) ANCIENT PORT: Port city, 33 km along the Alanya-Gazipasa road. It was built in 38-72 AD in honour of Iotape, the wife of King Antiochus IV of Kommogene.

SELINUS CASTLE and ANCIENT CITY: Situated on a hill with a sea view south of Gazipasa village. There are Roman, Byzantine and medieval ruins.

NEPHLIS ANCIENT CITY: Situated in the Muzkent area, 17 km along the Gazipasa-Anamur main road. Existing ruins date from the Roman period.

ANTIOCHEIA and CRAGUM ANCIENT CITY: Situated in the Güney area, 18 km east of Gazipasa. It was built in the first century AD, named after King Antiochus IV of Kommogene.