Alanya- one of the most popular Turkish resort towns on the Mediterranean Sea among Russians, located in the Antalya region. The city has a long and turbulent history. It was founded by the Greeks in the second century BC, then it was in the power of the Romans, then it went to the Byzantine Empire. But the name "Alanya", more precisely "Alaye", the resort acquired under the Seljuk Turks, and in antiquity the settlement was called "Karakession", then "Kalonoros".

The city of Alanya in Turkey is one of the most sought after tourist destinations, with numerous beaches, great hotels and many historical and natural attractions that guests tend to see on vacation, both on their own and as part of excursion groups.

The resort of Alanya is attractive because it is one of the warmest in Turkey, the air and water temperature here is always several degrees higher than in other coastal Turkish regions. The holiday season in Alanya starts in mid-April and ends at the end of October, then the rainy season begins, but the air temperature outside does not drop below fifteen to eighteen degrees Celsius, and the sea off the coast of Alanya does not cool below thirteen degrees.

The resort of Alanya is famous for its numerous excellent beaches for every taste, and they have the Blue Flag award for their cleanliness. For the most part, Alanya beaches have a sandy structure, their length is seventy kilometers along the Mediterranean coast. Entrance to the beaches of the city of Alanya is free, and sun loungers with mattresses and sun umbrellas are paid separately. Almost all beaches have a remarkably developed infrastructure, there are changing rooms, showers, toilets, water activities, cafes, shops, restaurants.

Cleopatra Beach- the main attraction of the resort of Alanya, which has a well-deserved "Blue Flag". There are legends about it that the golden sand that covers the local beach was brought by Mark Anthony for his beloved queen of Egypt - Cleopatra, and the beach itself became a gift for her. The beach stretches for two kilometers, you can go to it completely free of charge, but if you want to rent a sun lounger with an umbrella, they will cost you five Turkish liras, that is, about eighty Russian rubles. But you can always sit on a towel. Changing rooms and showers on Cleopatra Beach are free.

Damlatas beach- located next to the Damlatas cave. It is also sandy, but more sparsely populated and quiet, unlike the previous beach. Families with children, as well as tourists who left the Damlatas cave after an excursion, prefer to relax here.

Keykubat beach- He was also awarded the Blue Flag. The structure of the beach cover is pebble-sand. But the beach is wider and has a length of three kilometers. You can also rent sunbeds and umbrellas here. There are showers, toilets and changing rooms on the beach.

Portacal beach- a small kilometer beach, sand and pebble, clean and well-groomed with a gentle entry into the water, which makes it attractive for families with children.

Ulash beach- in the suburbs of Alanya, near the excavation site of the ancient city. Here, Alanians love to spend weekends with their families. There is a parking lot, a cafe, the entire beach infrastructure. You can get to the beach by taking bus number 1, departing from the city center.

The resort city of Alanya is a place with a rich history, where numerous nationalities lived at different times, which brought some features to the culture of the region, their reflection can be seen on numerous architectural monuments that are interesting local attractions. Tourists vacationing in the Antalya region definitely come to Alanya to get acquainted with its natural and historical beauties, the rich cultural heritage of the ancient city on their own or with an excursion. So, what can you see in Turkish Alanya on your own?

Or "Alanya Kalesi" - this is the most advertised and beautiful sight of Alanya. The citadel has been standing in the city since the thirteenth century. It is located on the small peninsula of Chilarda-Burnu, which goes into the sea for one and a half kilometers. The fortress was built by order of the Seljuk Sultan Ala ad-Din Kay-Kubad the First, which took twelve years. During this time, six and a half kilometers of powerful fortress walls were erected, fortified with one hundred and forty towers, the main castle on the top of the mountain, the Red Tower, the Akshebe Sultan Mosque, the Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, the ship dock.

Castle "Ich Kale"- a place where most of the fortifications are concentrated, including the mint, the Sultan's winter residence, the arsenal room, and water tanks. The castle is completely impregnable in appearance, it was difficult to get close to it unnoticed from the sea, as rocky cliffs went into the water, and Seljuk guards were on duty day and night at numerous loopholes. In the last few decades, during excavations carried out on the territory of the castle, archaeologists have found fragments of the ruins of baths, shopping arcades, and a medieval mosque. And the oldest building found here was the ancient Byzantine temple "Agia Konstantinos", it is already more than one and a half thousand years old. To get to the Ich Kale castle on the territory of the Alanya fortress, you need to buy a separate entrance ticket.

Tower "Kyzyl Kule" or the "Red Tower" - a reference example of the military architecture of the Middle Ages, in excellent condition, where tourists have the opportunity to view the original masonry of the thirteenth century. The tower was built by order of the same Seljuk sultan who built the fortress of Alanya, and the project was made by a Syrian architect. The tower was built of red brick, its height is thirty-three meters, its diameter is twenty-nine meters, in order to climb to the top of the tower, tourists will have to climb ninety steps. "Kyzyl Kule" took on the task of defending the port and docks of Alanya. Inside the tower was a huge well-reservoir with water. If you climb to the very top, you can walk along the jagged edge of the tower walls, admiring the all-round view of the city, the sea, and the mountains. Inside the Red Tower, on the first floor, there is now the "Ethnographic Museum", presenting historical exhibits related to the city of Alanya and its heraldry. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from eight in the morning to five in the evening, with a lunch break from twelve to half past one. The ticket price is five lire.

- This is a "dry" dock, built by order of Sultan Ala ad-Din in 1228, fifty-six meters long and forty-four meters wide. The shipyard looks like five lancet arches-chambers, going deep into the depths of forty-two meters. Near the shipyard there is an old mosque and a guardhouse. This seaside structure was erected during a turbulent time of Turkey's feud with other Mediterranean neighbors. The place for the shipyard was chosen inconspicuous, at the foot of the hill, not visible to the fleet of enemies from the sea. Here there was a repair of old ships and the construction of new ones. To visit this attraction of Alanya, you must purchase a separate ticket.

The most interesting buildings of the Seljuks for tourists are paid, but if you pay for the entrance to each of them, it turns out to be quite expensive, so it would be more economical to purchase a complex ticket, for example, to Kyzyl Kul and to the Shipyard - for two dollars, or " Kyzyl Kule" with "Shipyard" and "Damlatash Cave" for three dollars.

The Alanya fortress can be reached from the city center by bus number 4, the fare is two Turkish lira. The fortress is open from April to October from eight in the morning to seven in the evening; from November to March - from eight in the morning to half past five in the evening.

– has been operating since 1967 on Damlatash Street, next to Cleopatra Beach and has a large and interesting collection of ancient artifacts, located in fourteen rooms, with expositions of different periods: Greek, Lydian, Phrygian, Byzantine. All local exhibits were brought from the excavations of ancient Turkish cities. Of course, the most interesting find of the museum is the statue of Hercules made of bronze, which was dug up near the settlement of Asartepe, as well as many urns for burial, carpets, clothes, household items, and a weapons collection. The price of a ticket to the museum is four lira. The museum is open from April to October from nine in the morning until half past seven in the evening, on all days except Monday - a day off; from November to March - from eight in the morning to five in the evening.

- one of the natural attractions of the city of Alanya, popular among tourists. This place of extreme beauty, is famous for its healing properties and unique microclimate, which helps to alleviate the condition of people suffering from respiratory diseases. "Damlatash" in translation means - "Stone drop". The cave itself is not very large, but the stalactites and stalagmites decorating it make an unforgettable impression, and they formed fifteen thousand years ago. Its length is forty-five meters, the width of the main hall is fourteen meters and its height is fifteen meters. Throughout the year, the cave maintains the same temperature - plus twenty-two degrees Celsius and air humidity of ninety-eight percent, it is thanks to these indicators that ideal conditions are created for curing respiratory diseases. A scientific medical experiment was carried out inside the Damlatash cave: several people diagnosed with asthma spent some time here, as a result, most of the participants were completely cured, others experienced a significant reduction in symptoms. In order for tourists to move comfortably inside the cave, there are stairs. If you want to visit the cave not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for the purpose of recovery, then you need to come here by six in the morning. The course of treatment for asthma in the Damlatash cave lasts almost three weeks, and it is necessary to spend four hours here every day. In order to get inside you need to purchase a ticket for six lira. Opening hours of Damlatash cave - from ten in the morning to six in the evening. Those who suffer from heart disease should not visit this cave.

- you can get into it only by boat from the water. The sight when tourists get inside is amazing to the core: you are met by the milky-blue glow of the walls of the cave, cast by light passing through the water column. It is phosphorus, which makes up the lion's share of the composition of the rock that formed the cave, that gives such a flicker. This is really very impressive!

- occupies the southeastern tip of the Chilarda-Burnu peninsula. You can get inside the cave on a small boat, or swim on your own. You will find yourself in an eight-meter grotto, which in ancient times was found by pirates, of whom there were plenty in these waters, they kept the stolen wealth there, as well as kidnapped slaves, because of this the cave is often called the "Maid's Cave". According to local legend, the cave used to have a secret passage to the territory of the fortress, and through it the riches robbed by pirates fell into the ancient city, but then the tunnel collapsed and it is not possible to find its traces. Now the cave is almost completely submerged, but divers love to visit it.

- one of the most visited tourist attractions in the resort town of Alanya. This natural formation is already a million years old, but the cave was found only at the end of the last century. It has a great depth - more than three hundred and sixty meters. Locals come to these beautiful places for a picnic, and tourists come to see the cave on their own or with a group tour. You can get to the territory near the Dim Chay River, where the cave is located, only by buying a ticket, its price is thirteen and a half Turkish liras. The Dim Cave ticket office is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. It was here that the remains of ancient people were discovered, which made it famous, and besides, the cave is incredibly beautiful inside, thanks to the numerous absolutely fantastic stalactites and stalagmites.

- the most beautiful corner of this Turkish resort and the main place of accumulation of all tourists. There are many cafes, shops, restaurants, everything is beautiful and well-groomed: neat sidewalks, paved with tiles, trimmed trees, numerous date palms, graceful flower lawns, colorful shrubs, interesting sculptures, a small waterfall. It is unusual that in tribute to the fact that the city of Alanya was once a haven for pirates of the Mediterranean, now a huge pirate fleet is moored here, whose colorful ships tourists tirelessly examine and photograph while walking along the embankment. Next to the port, where modern pleasure ferries, boats, snow-white yachts stop, where you can take an unforgettable walk along the sea.

- located in the "mountainous" quarter of Alanya "Tepe Mahalechi", where the village of Hydir Ilyas used to be. They say that in ancient times a small settlement was often attacked by robbers who lived in a neighboring valley, and then the locals prayed to George the Victorious to become their heavenly protector. He heard their requests and began to protect the settlement from enemy attacks, causing stones to fall on their heads. Here the miraculous appearance of St. George on a white horse took place, and here, according to local legends, he defeated the dragon by killing him with a spear, since then a healing water source has been hammered out of the ground. That is why an Orthodox church was built here, despite the fact that it is rather modest and inconspicuous from the outside, there are many ancient icons inside.

Or the Ala-ad-Din Mosque, or the Fortress Mosque - it was erected by decree of the Seljuk Sultan Alu-ad-Din Kay-Kubad the First in 1231. The original building of the mosque collapsed over time and instead, under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the sixteenth century, the new Suleymaniye Mosque was erected - an ideal example of Turkish national architecture. A stone mosque of a square shape, with a high minaret and a green dome. Inside it is no less beautiful: with a large prayer hall, floors covered with carpets, walls painted with quotations from the Koran, and windows, doors and gates are decorated with filigree wood carvings. The Suleymaniye Mosque is active, it is a whole complex, which includes: several schools, a minaret, buildings for the military, a palace.

- is located in a small middle-class house on Azaklar Street in the Shchekerkhane district. The museum was formed after the most famous leader of Turkey, Ataturk, spent several days here. Here are exhibited some of his things, as well as elements of the Turkish interior and life. A guided tour of the museum costs five lire. Museum hours are from 9 am to 6 pm.

Cat Park in Alanya- Cats in Turkey are very fond of and they try to take care of even homeless animals. The local municipality has created a special program aimed at helping homeless animals - cats and dogs. Now in Alanya there are two “Cat Parks”, where for these fluffy animals that have no owners all the conditions for a comfortable stay have been created: twenty-five wooden houses, many feeders, trays, scratching posts, toys. Cats live here, as well as several dogs that were found in Alanya and its environs, they are looked after by the working staff - they feed them, clean up after them. In addition to Cat Parks, Alanya has twenty food outlets for stray cats and thirty for stray dogs. Anyone can visit the "Cat Park" to admire and play with the animals, and, perhaps, help the shelter by buying dry food for their food. The territory of the park is green, blooming, well-groomed, it is pleasant to walk here, observing the beauty of Turkish nature. It is especially great to come here with children, who, seeing how people take care of our younger brothers, grow up more sensitive, kind and sympathetic.

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Alanya is an atmospheric resort town on the Mediterranean coast Turkey. Despite the remoteness from the airports, it is popular among vacationers. Tourists are attracted by the warm sea, beaches marked with the Blue Flag and affordable prices. Here for everyone there is relaxation to your liking and pocket. For lovers of secluded relaxation, areas remote from party places are suitable, where you can sip soft drinks on the beach in silence and not get out of the hotel at all. Young people will enjoy club hotels and noisy parties near the pier and in the center of the resort.

For those who cannot imagine a vacation without excursions and trips, there are many attractions- towers, ancient fortresses, mosques and other buildings. Of the natural beauties of particular interest are Alanya caves with stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes.

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How to get to Alanya

The nearest airport is located in the town of Gazipasa and receives flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Kazan. Direct flights are in the schedule of the capital Vnukovo, but there are few of them, all other routes with transfers. On Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Pobeda company planes fly back and forth without connections. The journey takes a little less than 4 hours, the cost of tickets in both directions - from 310 USD. With transfers in Helsinki, Istanbul and Ankara, Finnair, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly. Prices start from 260 USD, on the road - from 7 to 25 hours. Prices on the page are for October 2018.

The airport neighboring Antalya receives much more flights from Russia, many direct ones. The cost of tickets is significantly lower, the difference reaches 150 USD. However, it will take longer to get to the hotel.

Flights from the northern capital are organized by Turkish Airlines and Aeroflot. Routes with at least one transfer - in Moscow, Istanbul, Antalya and Ankara. The price of round-trip tickets is from 520 USD, the journey takes 10-25 hours.

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From airport to city

Gazipasa-Alanya Airport is located 40 km from the city. Havas shuttles run to the resort (off site in English), travel time is 1.5 hours, fare is 16-18 TRY. The final stop of the route is the bus station, you will have to take a taxi or dolmushe to the hotel - 15-30 or 3-5 TRY, respectively. For those who do not want to shake in public transport, there is a taxi. On average, a trip to the hotel will cost 100-130 TRY and take about 40 minutes.

Antalya Airport is located 125 km from Alanya. You will have to drive 1.5-3 hours. By public transport, you must first get to the Central Bus Station. Bus number 600 runs there every half an hour, the ticket price is 6 TRY, the journey takes 30-40 minutes. Next, you need to transfer to the intercity route to Alanya - another 2.5 hours and about 27 TRY. A taxi ride will cost approximately 180 TRY.

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Transport

Public transport is well developed. About 20 bus and dolmush routes run around the city. They are divided into public and private. The first ones go along the main streets, the second ones can be reached almost anywhere in the city. The fare in the central part of the resort is 2.5 TRY, on long-distance routes it can reach up to 4.5 TRY. You need to buy tickets from the driver when entering through the front door, the rear doors are used to exit.

Those who plan to travel a lot by public transport should buy a Kentkart e-ticket, with which one trip will cost 1.75 TRY, the price of one card is 5 TRY, which will already be on the account. Only valid on municipal buses.

Taxis can be taken at the parking lot, called by phone or using the usual Turkish buttons on poles and trees. Private transportation is prohibited, all official taxis are equipped with meters. Sometimes drivers go for different tricks - the taximeter suddenly breaks down or accidentally switches to a night rate. You should not believe this - the broken device starts working as soon as the tourist decides to abandon the trip. Travel around the city will cost 40-50 TRY, at night - 2 times more expensive.

For lovers of outdoor activities, bicycle rental terminals are installed along the coast. You will need a Visa or Mastercard card, on which 150 TRY collateral will be blocked at checkout for each. The cost of the first hour is 0.25 TRY, then - 2 TRY per hour, but not more than 10 TRY per day. Within 24 hours, the bike must be returned to the parking lot, otherwise the blocked funds will be debited from the card irrevocably.

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Rent a Car

Those who are not going to travel outside of Alanya or prefer bus tours should not rent a car. Public transport runs regularly, you can get to almost any part of the city. A car is useful for exploring neighboring cities, if you want to move freely and not depend on tour groups. The roads in the resort are excellent, there are practically no traffic jams, there are no problems with parking. You can leave your car for free in parking lots near beaches, attractions and shops, there are always places. Paid parking lots are found mainly in the center, the cost is 2-10 TRY for a couple of hours for a passenger car.

Inexperienced drivers should be more careful on intercity routes, which partially pass through mountain serpentines.

Rental offices operate at the resort itself and at the airports of Gazipasa and Antalya. There are both local Turkish firms and international companies - Avis, Europcar, Rent Go and others. The former offer more budget options, the latter are more reliable in terms of insurance. Prices for economy class cars start from 180 TRY per day.

Communication and Wi-Fi

If you plan to have frequent conversations with Russia, it is better to buy a card from one of the local operators. They are sold in mobile phone stores, grocery stores and kiosks. Turkcell, Vodafone and Avea have special prepaid rates for tourists. The most profitable option for our compatriots is offered by the last one - 0.15 TRY per minute for calls to Russia and European countries. The SIM card itself costs 10-30 TRY, to take advantage of the special offer, you need to activate the international package "Europe" - 100 minutes for 15 TRY. If the trip lasts more than 2 weeks, it is worth registering the device. A local SIM card in a foreign phone, whose IMEI is not in the Turkish database, will not work longer. A fee of 120 TRY is charged for the procedure.

Free Wi-Fi is available in almost every hotel, however, often only in the reception area. Sometimes, in order to connect to the Internet in the room, it is enough to take a receipt with a password from the administrator. Most of the time you don't have to pay. Access points are equipped with many cafes and restaurants, as well as several municipal beaches, including Cleopatra.

Alanya beaches

Alanya beaches considered one of the best in Turkey. The water is clean and transparent, the infrastructure is well developed, the order is carefully monitored. The coast is covered with white sand with a yellowish tint, in some places there are smooth pebbles and tiny pebbles. Almost on the entire coast there are changing rooms, rental of umbrellas and sun loungers, beach bars and cafes, but the prices for food and drinks are 1.5-2 times higher than in stores. Toilets are paid - 2-4 TRY.

For ecological cleanliness and a high level of service, local beaches are periodically awarded the Blue Flag.

The entire coast of the resort is divided into two parts by a rocky cape. Separate sections of coastal zones belong to hotels, but there are also municipal beaches - two in the eastern part of the city and two in the western. Entrance is free, but you will have to pay for using beach equipment - 5-7.50 TRY for one umbrella or deck chair. It is not necessary to rent sunbeds - you can sit on a towel.

The most beautiful and popular beach - "Cleopatra" - stretches for 2 km from the western outskirts of the city. The coverage here is sandy and pebbly, the water remains transparent even with strong waves that rise quite often. The entrance to the sea is sharp, the depth is gaining quickly, so parents with small children are better off choosing another beach to relax. There is a suitable one to the east of the rocky cape - "Keykubat". It is quite shallow, the sea is calm and calm. On the western side, the Damlatash beach adjoins the rock, the main attraction of which is the cave of the same name. Otherwise, it practically does not differ from Cleopatra - wide, with all amenities, sports equipment rentals and playgrounds. On the eastern outskirts there is another free municipal beach - Portakal. The surface is sand and pebble, there are bars, cafes, sun loungers for rent and water attractions.

Alanya Hotels

Alanya is one of the most budget resorts in Turkey. The cost of living depends on the proximity to the sea, a set of options and "stardom". The latter does not always correspond to the state of affairs in hotel, it is worth looking for real reviews. In addition, you need to take into account the format of the rest. Young people will like club hotels, families with children - 4-5 * hotels with animation and necessary amenities.

On the first line, it’s hard to find accommodation cheaper than 100-120 TRY per day. However, there are inexpensive apartments within a 7-10 minute walk - 60-80 TRY per room for 2-4 people. Most of the room stock is represented by apartments and hotels. The former will interest economical tourists, prices start from 40 TRY per day. A room in a 3 * hotel will cost 100-330 TRY per night, in the "four" - 250-675 TRY. There are few "fives" in the city, the cost of a double room ranges from 420 to 785 TRY per day. The price includes transfer from the airport and back.

shopping

The resort is full of shops, boutiques and malls. The main shopping street is Ataturk Boulevard. Another place that attracts shopaholics is the Eastern Bazaar. The assortment includes clothes, shoes, children's things, accessories and souvenirs. In small shops and in the market it is customary to bargain, it is quite possible to drop the price by 2-3 times. Although things here are already cheaper than in Russia. In large boutiques and shopping centers, prices are fixed, but the risk of running into a low-quality Chinese fake is lower. The resort has a lot of inexpensive and solid Turkish goods from jeans, leather and knitwear. Jewelry is also in demand, but you should not rush and buy gold cheaply - the quality leaves much to be desired. There are practically no original items of European brands on the shelves, but there are pretty good replicas.

As a keepsake, magnets and T-shirts with national symbols, ceramics, silk scarves, carpets and hookahs - souvenir and real - are usually taken away from Alanya. You should also pay attention to local coffees, teas, spices and sweets. Experienced tourists recommend going for the national flavor away from the resort regions - in the outback you can find authentic and inexpensive handmade gizmos.

Cuisine and restaurants

The restaurant map of Alanya is diverse - European, Japanese, Italian and even Latin American cuisine. But Mediterranean and national dishes are in special demand among tourists. The cafes on the embankment perfectly cook fish and seafood. In Turkish restaurants, you should try cream soups made from mushrooms, vegetables, shrimp and other ingredients, as well as various kebabs, meze snacks based on tender yogurt, stuffed mussels and sweets - Turkish delight, baklava and helva. Fans of an invigorating drink will love Turkish coffee.

Thrifty tourists should pay attention to apartments with a kitchen and buy groceries at the market. Another option is to move away from the streets popular among vacationers and find canteens and cafes for locals - the average check will be an order of magnitude lower.

The resort has the usual McDonald's and Burger King, but in Turkey it is better to give preference to local fast food - pide, shawarma and other "buns" stuffed with beef, chicken and vegetables. The cost of such a snack is 8-10 TRY per person. Breakfast in an inexpensive cafe will cost 40-50 TRY for two, lunch in a middle-class establishment - from 70 TRY. The average bill for a dinner with drinks for two people in an expensive restaurant can reach up to 200 TRY.

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Entertainment and attractions of Alanya

Symbol and home Sight Alanya - Kyzyl-Kule tower or the Red Tower, dating from the 13th century. She was depicted on the banknote of the Turkish lira in denominations of 250 thousand in 1992-2005, and also immortalized on the flag of Alanya. Kyzyl-Kule is an octagonal structure made of red brick, the color of which gives it its name, and is 33 m high and 29 m in diameter.

Another, no less significant place is the Byzantine fortress of Ich-Kale on the top of a hill overlooking the city. Its walls with 140 towers stretch along the peninsula for 6.5 km, it looks especially impressive at night, with illumination. On the territory of the fortress, the ruins of the castle of the 13th century and several ancient buildings have been preserved - baths, water tanks, churches.

Other attractions include mosque, erected by order of Sultan Aladdin Keykubat I in 1231, and in the 16th century rebuilt by Sultan Suleiman the Legislator; mausoleum of Aksebe Turbesi 1230 and shipyard Tersane, built by the Seljuks in 1228 and used for its intended purpose until 1361.

Of the museums of interest are the Ethnographic, located in the Kyzyl-Kul tower, and Archaeological with the rarest floor mosaics of the 2nd century AD. e. Also in Alanya there is a museum dedicated to the Ottoman and Turkish reformer and politician Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The house where he stayed in February 1935 was opened to the public in 1986. The exhibition includes Atatürk's personal belongings, his photographs, historical documents and telegrams addressed to the people of Alanya.

caves

One of the few caves that you can visit is Damlatash (Damlatas Magarası), which in Turkish means “stone in drops”. It is located at the western end of the peninsula and was discovered in 1948. A narrow passage about 50 m long leads into the cave, discovered during the construction of the port. Inside, you can see many multi-colored stalactites and stalagmites, whose age is about 15 thousand years.

Also interesting are the Cave of Lovers (Asiklar Magarası) and the Phosphorus Cave (Fosforlu Magarası), so named because of the interesting lighting effect due to the high content of phosphorus in its vaults and walls. But the Cave of Pirates (Korsanlar Magarası) can only be reached by boat, as it is sea.

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Alanya surroundings

15 km from Alanya is Sharapsa Khan or Sharavsa caravanserai, built on the Great Silk Road in 1236-1248. on the initiative of Keyhusrev II with the aim of joining Alanya to the city of Konya. It is a rectangular structure with an area of ​​850 sq. m, which served as a hotel for travelers and merchants.

10 things to do in Alanya

1. Apply at Dim cave, which is high in the mountains, right at the opening, before the arrival of organized groups: wander among the stalagmites and stalactites, scaring away bats, all alone.
2. After visiting the Alanya fortress, go down on foot along a winding road, admiring the picturesque views and dilapidated houses.
3. Combine business with pleasure: work out on the simulators placed along the embankment, looking at the endlessly beautiful sea.
4. Find out what day of the week a noisy street market unfolds in your area: stock up on juicy fruits, fragrant oriental spices and inexpensive clothes.
5. Break free from the shackles of all-inclusive at least for one evening and enjoy a variety of kebabs, pide and sweets in one of the cozy cafes in the city center.
6. Take a boat ride along an unpretentious route around the peninsula protruding into the sea (the one on which the fortress is located): listen to stories about pirates who once hid in local caves and unfortunate lovers.
7. After sunset, go to the port - the most party place of the resort.
8. Rent a bike and ride along the promenade, which stretches for several kilometers from the peninsula towards Gazipasa.
9. Climb the Red Tower (Kyzyl-Kule), not forgetting to look at the museum exposition located on its first floor.
10. Allocate half a day to visit Aspendos and Manavgat waterfall(halfway to Antalya).

Alanya for children

The resort is perfect for families with children. Restaurants and hotels have high chairs, cribs, special menus, game rooms and animations. To watch the funny performances of dolphins and fur seals, you should go to Dolphinarium "Sialanya". It is located 20 km from the city, near the village of Turkler. After the performance, wearing a special vest, you can swim with the artists. The Dolphinarium is surrounded by a large marine park with many attractions. The most interesting of them is diving to the seabed. In a special suit, guests dive into a large body of water and explore the underwater life of the coral reef. The park also has a children's pool and tanks with sharks and rays.

30 km from the resort, in the village Okurcalar one of the largest water parks in the Mediterranean is located - "Water Plenet" June

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Thanks to the Mediterranean subtropical climate, the resort has a positive temperature all year round. Of course, swimming in December will not work, but the swimming season is quite long - from late April to mid-November. The hottest months are July and August, and although the mountain air softens the heat, it is better to choose the autumn months, the velvet season, for the most sensitive ones.

From December to February, the city has comfortable autumn-spring weather by Moscow standards. True, it is windy and rainy, but without frosts and snowfalls. In March, the rapid spring brings real warmth, the air warms up, and by mid-April - the water.

Alanya (Turkey) - the most detailed information about the city with a photo. The main attractions of Alanya with descriptions, guides and maps.

Alanya city (Turkey)

Alanya is a city in southwestern Turkey, a seaport and a popular resort. Located on the Mediterranean coast, 138 km from Antalya. Alanya is an ancient city, which is one of the best preserved Seljuk cities, has many ancient monuments and natural attractions. This is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, known for its excellent sandy beaches and clear warm sea.

Geography and climate

Alanya is located in the Anatolian Gulf on the plains of Pamphylia between the Mediterranean Sea and the ridges of the Taurus Mountains. The city is divided by a rocky peninsula and is part of the Turkish Riviera. Alanya is located among picturesque landscapes with typical Mediterranean vegetation and rocky hills covered with coniferous and broad-leaved forests.

Alanya in the evening

The climate is hot Mediterranean. Summer is hot and dry. The average daily temperature from May to September is around 25-28°C. Winter is warm and humid. The greatest amount of precipitation falls from November to February. The average daily temperature in winter rarely drops below 10°C.

Practical Information

1. The population of the city is more than 250 thousand people.
2. Area - 1598.51 km².
3. Currency - Turkish lira. Although almost everywhere willingly accept dollars and euros. Therefore, there is no point in changing them to lira.
4. Visa - for up to 60 days, it is enough to have a foreign passport, the validity of which is more than four months from the date of entry into Turkey.
5. The language is Turkish.
6. Time - UTC +2, summer +3.

Alanya is one of the most popular resorts in Turkey, which is visited by 9% of all tourists. Also, 30% of all real estate purchased in the country by foreign citizens is located in Alanya.

Alanya is famous for its natural sandy beaches with clear turquoise sea. Many beaches have the prestigious Blue Flag. The length of the coastline is about 100 km. Western beaches are 34 km long, eastern - 24 km. The most famous western beaches are Cleopatra and Dalmatas, the eastern ones are Keykubat and Portakal.

Best time to visit

The best time to come to Alanya is from May to October. Already at the end of spring, the water temperature in the Mediterranean reaches 21-23 °C. In June and September the water temperature is about 25°C, and in the height of summer - 27-29°C. The hottest months are July and August. The most comfortable weather is, of course, in June and September.

Story

Historically, Alanya is located between Cilicia and Pamphylia. The surroundings of the city have been inhabited since the Paleolithic. In the 4th century BC, the Greek settlement of Korakesion existed here. Later, Cilician pirates settled here, who kept the entire Mediterranean coast in fear. Pirates were destroyed by Roman troops led by Gnaeus Pompey in the 1st century BC. Alanya reached its peak during the Roman period and was one of the most important cities in Antalya.

After the fall of the Roman Empire, the city became part of the possessions of Byzantium. The Byzantines named the cities Kalonoros, which means "beautiful mountain". In the 13th century, Alanya was captured by the Seljuks, who named it Alaiye. Numerous fortifications and cultural monuments were built during this period, and the city became one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean. In the 15th century, Alanya became part of the Ottoman Empire. After that, the importance of the city declined. Alanya received its modern name in 1933 under Ataturk.

How to get there

The nearest airport is located two hours drive from Alanya in Antalya. To move between cities, you can use the bus and Turkish minibuses (dolmuş).

Shopping and shopping

Undoubtedly, Alanya is a paradise for shopaholics: jewelry, leather, shoes and bags, Turkish sweets and carpets. Main shopping areas: Cuma Bazaars, the port area and the area around Ataturk Street. In Alanya, you can find a huge number of shops selling replicas of famous brands: clothes and shoes, glasses and watches, bags and wallets.

Council - in private shops it is necessary to bargain. Often the price of goods is doubled. It is also better to take sweets by weight, having previously tasted them, often beautiful large boxes do not guarantee the quality and size of the contents.

Food and drink

In Alanya, you can try excellent Turkish cuisine, fish and seafood. Popular food: lahmacun, şiş kebab and other varieties of kebab, baklava (Turkish sweet). Finding a restaurant in Alanya according to your taste and financial possibilities is not a problem. Also, the resort, which is logical, offers a vibrant and rich nightlife. Closer to the night, numerous clubs and bars begin to work.

Attractions

Despite the fact that Alanya was founded more than two thousand years ago and Greeks, Romans and Byzantines lived here, almost all the most famous sights were built by the Seljuks.

The fortress is one of the symbols of Alanya. The medieval walls are 6.5 km long. They were equipped with 140 towers and included 400 tanks. The eastern part of the fortress is very picturesque. Here the walls descend to the very sea to the Red Tower. Alanya Castle was built by the Seljuks in the 13th century on Hellenistic foundations. Several historical buildings have been preserved in the castle: cisterns, baths and a Byzantine church.

The Red Tower (Kizil Kule) is a powerful medieval octagonal building, which is one of the most famous sights of Alanya. The tower is 33 meters high and was built of red brick in the 13th century to watch over the harbour.

Shipyard (Tersane) - a medieval shipbuilding facility built in the 13th century by the Seljuks. Located south of the Red Tower. Five arched galleries, where ships used to be made, have been preserved here. At the top of the cliff there is an armory house where cannons were made.

Sulaymaniyah is an ancient mosque with a brick minaret built in the 13th century. The building was rebuilt in the 16th century.

What to do in Alanya:

• A ride on the cable car and a visit to the castle of the same name.
• Boating.
• Exploration of Damlatash cave.
• Exploring the Alanya Museum.
• Swimming on the Cleopatra beach.
• Visit to the Sapadere Canyon.

Impressive ancient ruins of an ancient city with a magnificent Roman theater.

The main city and port of ancient Pamphylia with a huge historical and cultural heritage in the form of Greek and Roman ruins.

Seleucia - romantic ruins of an ancient city, located in a picturesque pine forest.