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Alanya: Essential Tourist Information
General Information
Alanya is one of the largest districts in Antalya Province, with a population of approximately 300,000. The city is located 40 km from Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP) and 125 km from Antalya Airport (AYT).
Popular Excursions from Alanya
Among the most sought-after excursions for tourists are Jeep safaris, boat tours, Cappadocia trips, paragliding, rafting, and mixed tours that include rafting and a visit to the Green Canyon.
Alanya offers the widest range of excursions, including evening tours such as a Jeep sightseeing tour with a cable car ride.
If you plan to visit Pamukkale or Myra-Demre-Kekova, be aware that Alanya is the farthest starting point for these destinations.
Advantages of Alanya
Hotels for Every Budget – Alanya has over 300 large hotels, making it easy to find an option that suits your needs.
Diverse Beaches – The city offers a mix of sandy beaches, pebble beaches, and combined types. Knowing where to find your preferred beach type is key.
Affordable Travel – Alanya frequently ranks among the most budget-friendly destinations in Turkey.
Disadvantages of Alanya
Difficult Hotel Selection – With 12 different resort zones, each with unique features and beaches, choosing the right hotel can be time-consuming or risky if relying solely on travel agents.
Distance from the Airport – Although Alanya has its own airport, it is small. The majority of tourists arrive via Antalya Airport, requiring a 1.5 to 2.5-hour bus transfer.
Scattered Attractions – While there are many historical and natural sites in Alanya, they are spread across its extensive coastline, making accessibility a challenge.
Climate: Average Air and Sea Temperatures
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Resort Zones of Alanya
Okurcalar (Okurcalar)
Most hotels are on the first beach line, but some are across a major highway (D-400), so check hotel details carefully.
Beaches include sandy and pebble varieties.
About 60 large hotels, including 30 five-star, several four-star, and three-star options.
Incekum (İncekum)
Known for citrus and banana farming.
3 km of coastline with a mix of rocky shores and sandy beaches.
Only about 20 hotels, mostly four-star, with better beaches in the eastern section.
Avsallar (Avsallar)
Well-developed infrastructure, including pharmacies, supermarkets (Bim, Migros), banks, and restaurants.
2 km of excellent sandy beaches.
Around 20 large beachfront hotels, mostly on the first line, but some across the D-400 highway.
Türkler (Türkler)
Features 4 km of beautiful sandy beaches.
Known as an area of "affordable five-star hotels."
Most hotels are on a small peninsula with private beaches.
Payallar (Payallar)
Similar to Türkler, with extensive greenhouses growing tomatoes and cucumbers.
4 km of mixed beaches (sand, pebbles, and combined types).
Hotels vary, with budget options on the west side and more luxurious ones on the east.
Konaklı (Konaklı)
Considered a premium resort area with high-end hotels.
The D-400 highway runs farther from the shore, allowing for more spacious hotels.
Offers a range of accommodations from luxury five-star resorts to budget-friendly three-star hotels.
Alanya City Center (Alanya)
The historical center of Alanya, featuring key attractions.
No hotels on the peninsula itself, but plenty to the east and west.
All city beaches are public, with some hotel-allocated areas.
Limited selection of large hotels, mostly small ones with under 100 rooms.
Kestel, Mahmutlar, and Kargıcak
Located to the east of Alanya, these three resort areas have similar setups.
The highway runs along the beach, so most hotels are across the road.
11 km of public beach with a mix of sand and pebbles.
Known as the "land of four-star hotels," with only one official five-star hotel (Armas Prestige Hotel).
Transportation in Alanya
If staying in Alanya or Kestel, use bus routes #1, #2, or #101 to reach the city center.
If staying in Mahmutlar, take bus #1 or #2.
If in other resort zones, use a dolmuş (minibus). Hotel receptionists can provide directions.
Dolmuş signs display only the start and endpoint (e.g., "Alanya - Konaklı"), so confirm the direction before boarding.
This guide provides essential information to help you plan your perfect trip to Alanya. Enjoy your stay!
