To the east and west of Alanya lie inviting turquoise seas fringed by extensive golden beaches. The magnificent Taurus Mountains provide a pine-clad, breathtaking backdrop to this enchanting resort. Most of old Alanya lies on the great rocky promontory that juts out into the sea. Crowning the headland is a sprinkling of Citadel towers and just below is a delightful harbour guarded by the Red Tower, an unusual building that dates back to 1225.
At the waterfront there are plenty of friendly bars, tea-houses, cafes and restaurants with an excellent range of international and traditional cuisine. Sea caves and grottoes indent the rocky shore below the Citadel. Some can only be reached by boat but you can walk up to the most famous, Damlatas or "Cape of Dripping Stones". The beautiful cave has a host of impressive stalactites and stalagmites with a moist warm atmosphere said to benefit asthma sufferers.
Visit the impressive 14th century fortress which sits high above Alanya. Within its walls are quaint houses, mosques and a Byzantine church decorated with frescoes. There are twisting narrow alleyways tempting shoppers with their colourful boutiques and stalls of cheese-cloth dresses, carpets, copper and jewellery. As well as its cultural and historical sights, Alanya has an unbeatable beach life too. Beautiful sandy Cleopatra beach lies to the west of the resort while the fine sands of Alanya beach stretch to the east. A good range of water-sports are available too.
Located on the Mediterranean Coast
Approximate population 200,000
Sunshine for approximately 320 days per year.
Average statistical recorded temperature 19 degrees C
Approximately 1,000,000 tourists take holidays in Alanya and it's surrounding area each year.
Many internationally recognised companies & supermarket chains have selected Alanya to locate their main outlets, such as Metro, Tespa, Renault, Fiat, Opel (Vauxhall), McDonalds, Burger King, Benetton, Tiffany Jewellery, Adidas, VW, Nike
Alanya has been designated as part of the South Antalya rejuvenation project.
Million of tourists pas through Alanya every year.
