Alanya guide for lifestyle, entertainment and attractions


Alanya Summary
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.
Alanya Average Property Prices:
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Alanya Population:
Off Peak:
(Winter)
170000 Peak:
(Summer)
400000

The Alanya district's population has more than quadrupled since 1985. This increase is mostly due to the housing sector. Alanya City itself has a population of around 134,000, with almost 10,000 of these being European expats, mostly Danish and German. The European population tends to be over fifty years old. During the summer, the population swells considerably, and the district receives around 1.1 million visitors each year.
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Alanya Average Temperatures
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:
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Alanya Nearest Marina/Port:
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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.

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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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Holiday Homes in Alanya
Rating: 6/10

Investment Property in Alanya
Rating: 5/10

Permanent Homes in Alanya
Rating: 6/10

Alanya is a lively, bustling city with a lot to offer in the way of culture, historical attractions and beaches. A new airport, Gazipasa airport, is due to open nearby for international flights, taking the pain out of travelling for people who would like to buy a holiday home in Alanya.

Alanya is a good place for a permanent home, thanks to its good infrastructure and numerous facilities like private and public hospitals. However, some people feel that this up-and-coming city has been blighted by the number of high-rise buildings. And if you're after peace and quiet, you won't find it here - Alanya is a noisy and crowded centre. There is currently no international school in Alanya, but a number of expats with children have opted for private Turkish schools with good results. As the face of Alanya changes, however, an international school could well be on the cards in the next couple of years.

It is worth considering purchasing an investment property in Alanya, as more and more visitors are set to travel to Alanya via the new airport, and you could well see your capital increase as a result. However, there are currently a number of surplus properties on the market and it may be best to wait and see what happens over the next five years.
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