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Cape and Alchak-Kaya Mountain (Alchak Rock) are located to the east of Walleye, just outside the city. This place has the status of a state reserve, but anyone can visit it, and, today, for free.
The mountain is an ancient coral reef with a peak height of 152 meters. On the slopes around the perimeter, a tourist ecological trail has been cut and equipped, sometimes towering over the sea, then descending directly to cozy coves. On the western slope, at the entrance to the trail, there is an "Aeolian Harp" - a through rock with a hole formed as a result of weathering of the rock. You can walk along the trail both independently and as part of an excursion, but there is no great point in going here with a guide, the trail is too simple and short. Special training and equipment will not be needed here, you just need to stock up on time, water and a little strength. It is better to put on good shoes, it is very difficult to walk in beach slippers. The length of the trail is about 800 meters in one direction and the same amount back, which will take no more than an hour and a half. To see the "Aeolian Harp", you will have to climb to a small height on a very steep ascent, which not everyone can do.
Unfortunately, the popularity and free nature of the trail made this place poorly maintained, dirty, garbage is everywhere.
🕐 Working hours
it is better to visit during the day or in the evening before sunset to look at the city in the dark (but you need to take a flashlight with you, it is dangerous to walk in the dark)
💵 Entrance fee / ticket price
free.
🚶 How to get there
Alchak-Kaya Mountain is located immediately to the east of the city (Alchak on the map), the entrance to the trail begins immediately after the embankment and it is impossible to miss it. Here, at the entrance to the trail, the "Aeolian Harp" is located a little higher, but not everyone can climb it up the slope, it goes up too steeply. It is possible to get on foot from the Cypress Alley to the entrance to the trail in 15-20 minutes on foot along the embankment.
