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Where to Eat in Alanya, Antalya: Bafra Pidesi
This guide turns ALANYA’DA ÜÇ MEKAN BULMAYA ÇALIŞTIM 😊 from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around Alanya and Antalya. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe visited Alanya to test a new video format featuring a breakfast item, a main course, and a local specialty. He was particularly impressed that the Bafra pide maintained its quality despite being prepared from frozen dough, and he enjoyed the traditional gülüklü soup at a scenic restaurant near the castle. Throughout the journey, he emphasized transparency by showing his receipts to prove he pays for his own meals.
What this map is good for
- Planning a middle eastern restaurant stop or short itinerary in Alanya.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Niyazi Kesim Bafra Pidesi Alanya Şubesi
Middle Eastern Restaurant in Şekerhane, Ciğerciler Sk. No:10/A, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Türkiye, Şekerhane, Alanya, Antalya, Türkiye - EmineAba Tarihi Yöresel Lezzetler
Turkish Restaurant in Tophane mahallesi, tersane çıkmazı sokak, kızılkule arkası, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Türkiye, Antalya, Alanya, Türkiye
Price level: High
Food notes from the video
- Bafra pidesi
- Manda peynirli pide
- Gülüklü çorba
- Göleviz yemeği
Experiences captured
- Drove from Antalya to Alanya
- Used navigation to find Niyazi Kesim
- Photographed food for Instagram
- Showed a restaurant receipt to viewers
- Walked through Alanya Castle area
- Visited Kızıl Kule (Red Tower) vicinity
- Explored historical houses in Alanya
- Dined at Emine Aba with a sea view
Planning notes for Alanya
Sapadere is a settlement and natural site located in the Alanya district of Antalya Province, Turkey, situated approximately 40 to 45 kilometers east of the Alanya city center within the Taurus Mountains. Historical Heritage and Traditional Culture The village of Sapadere has been inhabited for over 500 years. Historically, the local economy and culture were centered on agriculture and silk production. Traditional silk weaving remains a documented practice in the village.
Must-try foods nearby
- Gülüklü Çorba
A geographically indicated wedding soup from Alanya, featuring 'gülük' (tiny hand-rolled meatballs), shredded chicken, chickpeas, and rice in a rich tomato and bone broth. - Laba Dolması
A festive Alanya specialty consisting of a sheep or goat ribcage (laba) stuffed with a complex pilaf made of liver, pine nuts, currants, and almonds. - Limonlu Gölevez
A local root vegetable dish unique to the Alanya-Gazipaşa region. Gölevez (Taro) is cubed and cooked with chickpeas and bone-in meat. - İlibada Sarması
Muska-shaped (triangular) wraps made from 'ilibada' (labada/dock) leaves. Unlike standard grape leaf wraps. - Dikenli Kabak Çiçeği Dolması
Delicate squash blossoms, specifically from the 'thorny' squash variety common in Sapadere's gardens.
When to go: The best time to visit Sapadere Canyon is from May to September, when the warm Mediterranean weather makes the canyon’s naturally chilled air and ice-cold spring waters a refreshing escape. During the peak summer months of July and August.
Local tips
- Rent a car or book a guided tour to reach the canyon, as there is no direct public transportation from Alanya center.
- Wear sturdy, non-slip walking shoes for the 750-meter wooden footbridge, which can become slippery or uneven near the waterfalls.
- Bring a swimsuit and a towel if you plan to swim in the natural pools, but be prepared for extremely cold water temperatures that rarely exceed 10°C.
- Accept the first offer of tea (çay) from local shopkeepers or villagers as a sign of respect for traditional Turkish hospitality.
What travelers are noticing
- Post-landslide reopening of Sapadere Canyon (May 2026) with upgraded safety walkways and infrastructure.
- Viral '100 USD Challenge' day trips featuring Sapadere’s cold-plunge pools and the nearby Yalan Dünya Cave.
- Nomadic lifestyle immersion tours in Sapadere Village, focusing on traditional silk weaving and 'Nomad Tent' cultural exhibits.
Official tourism resource
The official destination website for Alanya, managed by the Alanya Tourism Promotion Foundation (ALTAV) to showcase the region's history, culture, and tourism.
Planning questions
Where did Ayhan Mortepe eat in Alanya, Antalya?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Alanya, Antalya.
What are the must-try foods in Alanya, Antalya?
Creator picks from the video include Bafra pidesi, Manda peynirli pide, Gülüklü çorba, Göleviz yemeği. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.