17.01.2026 21:40
The Lion Cave, which was accidentally discovered in Aydın's Kuşadası district and named after a stalagmite that resembles a lion, is referred to as 'Yaren' by the local people. While it awaits to be developed for tourism, it continues to attract adventurers every passing day.
Aydın, an open-air museum with its ancient cities and natural beauties, also draws attention with its hidden beauties underground.
TAKES ITS NAME FROM THE STALACTITE INSIDE
The district of Kuşadası, which hosts many wildlife and endemic plants, becomes the first address for adventurers with its natural formation caves, while the Aslanlı Cave located in the Yayla area of Kirazlı Neighborhood is waiting to be brought into tourism. The cave, which is 110 meters long and named because one of its stalactites resembles a lion, is known as 'Yaren' by the local people and offers a visual feast to its visitors with its stalactites, stalagmites, and travertines.
ROUTE OF ADVENTURERS
The cave, which also hosts many bats, continues to be on the route of adventurers, and it is expected that the cave, which is described as the hidden beauty of Kuşadası, will be brought into tourism after the planned works.
DESCENDING METERS BELOW
After a steep descent of 6 meters, the cave descends at an angle of 26 degrees roughly to the west, widening further after 40 meters and taking on the appearance of a sloping hall. The Aslanlı Cave, reached after getting out of the vehicle at Dereboğazı and a half-hour walk, also offers its visitors magnificent photo opportunities.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS WANT IT TO BE BROUGHT INTO TOURISM
Additionally, in 2017, a report prepared for the revitalization of the region was submitted to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the initiatives of the Kirazlı Neighborhood Muhtarlığı, while the neighborhood residents also want the natural treasure to be brought into tourism as soon as possible.