Beldibi Cave – History and Nature in One Place

Beldibi Cave is a small but important archaeological site located around 20 km from Kemer, near the village of Beldibi. Though the cave measures only 5 metres wide, 4 metres deep and 3.5 metres high, it holds great historical value. It was discovered in the mid-20th century and has drawn attention ever since.

Protected by pine trees, the cave served as shelter for early humans during the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages. In later times, it was also used by people similar to modern man. Items made of stone and bone — such as tools, plates and jugs — were found here, as well as cave drawings.

Inside the cave, there are two main sections made of flint and other rock types. The walls show simple drawings of humans, deer and goats, painted using natural colours like manganese and iron oxide.

How to Get to Beldibi Cave

You can reach Beldibi Cave by car. The key is to turn off the D400 highway onto the older coastal road. Look out for the Chamdag Tunnel. Before entering the tunnel, turn right and follow the road uphill — this leads directly to the cave entrance.

Beldibi Cave is located in Beydaglari National Park, which also includes Mount Tahtali, Goynuk Canyon and the ancient sites of Phaselis and Olympos. It’s a quiet area surrounded by nature and well worth a visit if you're staying nearby.

You can include this visit in a wider route by joining one of our guided activities. Take a look at our Beldibi excursions to see available options in the region.