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Also known as the ‘Turkish Riviera’ for its enticing expanses of golden sands and sapphire Mediterranean waters, Alanya is admired for its jaw-dropping vistas. It famously straddles Europe and Asia as well as sitting below the epic Taurus Mountains. This hotspot is not only recognised for its natural beauty, but its fascinating past.

Enjoy sun-soaked days surrounded by relics dating back to the 12th century. Then step into a time capsule of history in the Old Town, its symbolic 1,000-year-old fortress allows you to travel back in time as you admire its 140 towers.  

With an idyllic location on the south coast of Turkey, hot days aren’t hard to come by. When dusk falls watch Alanya Harbour light up with party-pumping clubs -afterall, its nightlife has gained a reputation as some of the best in the country.

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Turkish Lira Currency Turkish Lira
Turkish Language Turkish
GMT +2.00hrs Time Zone GMT +2.00hrs
4Hrs 10 min Avg. Flight Time 4Hrs 10 min
May - Oct Peak Travel May - Oct
£2.20 Price of a pint £2.20
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Food and drink in Alanya

Once you sample Turkish cuisine you’ll be running back for more, with its stand-out shawarma wraps stuffed with doner meat and salad, alongside its kofte which is a spicy meatball made up of minced lamb – you can feel your taste buds tingling at the thought alone.

 

Alanya isn’t shy of high-end restaurants. Foodies will be in awe of the Dinner Restaurant and...more

Beautiful beaches in Alanya

With not one, but two Blue Flag awarded beaches dominating the coastline of Alanya, there’s an endless stretch of powder white sands to situate yourself on. Cleopatra Beach is the most popular, legend has it that the Egyptian queen herself swam this picturesque bay.  It’s two kilometres long and comes fully equipped with watersports, from jet-skiing to doughnut rings and...more

Things to do in Alanya

When you’re not admiring ancient ruins, Alanya’s bustling bazaars spread through the cobbled alleyways of the resort centre. Here you’ll be lured in by Persian rugs, handmade jewellery and fake designer goods – don’t forget to bartar to pick up some sensational bargains. Then tackle its epic terrain with jeep safaris and boat excursions to Turkey’s most exclusive...more