Korsanini Mağarası


Useful Information

Location: Gazipaşa hill, on the coast near Gazipaşa.
Open: no restrictions.
[2007]
Fee: cave free.
Boat ride depends on tour.
[2007]
Classification: SpeleologyKarst Cave Speleologysea cave.
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History


Description

Korsanini Mağarası (Pirate Cave) is a sea cave and a karst cave, located in Gazipaşa hill, which is eroded on one side by the sea. The karst cave was opebd by the sea and enlarged by the waves. The cave can only be rechead by boat, but it is a popular destination on many boat trips in the area. The cave was named Pirate Cave or Pirate Love Cave as there is a legend, that pirates once used the cave as shelter and brought women with them to make love in the cave.