Alanya is Turkey's liveliest summer holiday destination. With its natural beauty, rich historical charm, modern facilities and adventurous pursuits, you name it - Alanya has it. The town is alive in atmosphere, with happy crowds buzzing around the beaches, streets, shops and hotels.

There are plenty of artifacts around to intrigue history buffs, such as the thirteenth century Seljuk Castle and the red tower (Kizil Kule).

Alanya is a very pretty town. However, the town has become densely developed, with several new developments and high apartment blocks. It is also two hours drive from an airport, although a new airport will open nearby soon.

Those looking for property in Alanya tend to look for holiday homes as opposed to permanent bases, although there are already ten thousand expats living in Alanya.

Months:	Jan - March	April - June	July - Sep	Oct - Dec
Average Temperature:	16°	28°	36°	22°

Alanya has a typical continental Mediterranean climate. The bulk of the year's rain comes mostly during the winter, resulting in long, hot and dry summers. In fact, the Alanya board of Tourism uses the slogan "where the sun smiles". The Taurus Mountains' proximity to the sea can cause fog, which creates many morning rainbows. Snow stays on the mountains year round - even when you're sweltering in the sun down below! The sea remains at around 21?C throughout the year, climbing to 27?C in August.

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Alanya Nearest Airport:

Antalya International Airport 130 km to Alanya Antalya Gazipasa Airport 35 km to Alanya

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Alanya Nearest Marina/Port:

Kemer Turkiz Marina 180 berths 150 yatchs on land 50 km to Antalya Antalya Kaleici Yacht Marina 90 berths 0 km to Antalya Antalya Setur Marina 235 berths 150 yatchs on land 6 km to Antalya

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Alanya Hospitals:

State Hospital Alanya State Hospital Private Hospitals Alanya Private Can Hospital Alanya Private Hayat Hospital

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Alanya Beaches:

Antalya has an array of beautiful beaches, many of which have been awarded the Blue Flag award for their cleanliness. The long, sandy and often secluded beaches make an ideal spot for water-sport lovers, sun seekers and active holidaymakers. Cleopatra Beach 0 km to Alanya Konyaalti Beach 138 km to Alanya

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Alanya International Schools:

International Community College Antalya

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Alanya Main Attractions:

13th Century Seljuk Castle This castle was built in the thirteenth century by Seljuk Turks, who ruled the land of Anatolia prior to the Ottoman Turks Alanya Harbour's clubs and bars Anyone seeking an action-packed night out need go no further than Alanya harbour Alanya Museum This museum is a treasure-seeker's delight, displaying the most significant historical discoveries from around the region Alanya's Red Tower This famous tower is considered to be a main landmark of Alanya, obtaining its name from its red bricks Aspendos Theatre This incredible structure is the best-preserved Greco-Roman theatre in the world Belek Golf Region, Antalya Belek is Turkey's undisputed golf capital Damlatas Cave The Damlatas Cave was discovered in 1948 by workmen carrying out quarrying work at Damlatas Beach Davraz Ski Resort This ski resort must be one of the most picturesque in Turkey Explore Alanya by jeep Those who scale Alanya's Taurus Mountains on a jeep safari are rewarded by stunning views - as well as homemade Turkish bread Manavgat Waterfalls Cool off in the mists of one of the country's most beautiful waterfalls Mount Tahtali Ski Resort, Kemer, Antalya It's not everywhere in the world you can sun yourself on a beach and frolic in the snow all in the same day Perge This ancient Greek city is just fifteen kilometres east of Antalya, on the coastal plain Rafting Koprucay and the Koprulu National Park Koprucay River winds its way down from the Taurus Mountains Rafting on Alanya's waters Adventure-seekers can get their adrenaline pumping on a rafting trip on Alanya's crystal clear rivers Ski Saklikent Turkey's reputation as a ski destination is slowly becoming well known around Europe World Rally Championship This action-packed summer spectacle takes place at the foot of the Totos and Bay mountains

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