Points of Interest

Beaches

Cleopatra Beach

Alanya's most famous beach. 2.5 km of golden sand backed by the castle peninsula. Blue Flag certified.

Keykubat Beach

Popular beach east of Alanya center. Sandy shore with calm waters, popular with families.

Incekum Beach

Fine sand beach 25 km west of Alanya center. Pine forests meet the shore. Excellent for families.

Mahmutlar Beach

3 km pebble and sand beach. Promenade with cafes and restaurants. Popular with international residents.

Oba Beach

Quiet sandy beach in the Oba district. Less touristic, popular with local families and residents.

Damlatas Beach

Small beach at the western foot of Alanya castle, next to Damlatas Cave. Less crowded than Cleopatra.

Historical Sites

Alanya Castle

13th-century Seljuk fortress on a rocky peninsula 250m above sea level. 6.5 km of walls. Alanya's most iconic landmark.

Red Tower

33-meter octagonal Seljuk tower from 1226. Symbol of Alanya. Houses an ethnographic museum.

Damlatas Cave

15,000-year-old stalactite cave with therapeutic humid air (95% humidity, 22°C year-round). Popular for asthma treatment.

Alara Caravanserai & Castle

13th-century Seljuk caravanserai and hilltop castle on the Alara River

Alanya Shipyard

Five-arched Seljuk-era shipyard from 1227. One of the few surviving medieval shipyards in the world.

Ehmedek Castle

Inner fortress of Alanya Castle complex. Three towers with the best panoramic views of the city and coastline.

Parks & Nature

Alanya Municipal Gardens

Waterfront park and gardens between Cleopatra Beach and the harbor. Evening promenade, playgrounds, cafes.

Dining

Dim River Restaurants

Cluster of riverside restaurants 7 km inland from Tosmur. Tables on platforms over the river. Famous for fresh trout and meze.

Alanya Harbor Restaurants

Waterfront dining along the marina. Fish restaurants with views of the Red Tower and castle. Tourist-oriented but with good seafood.

Shopping

Alanyum Shopping Mall

Alanya's largest shopping mall in Oba district. 120+ stores, cinema, food court. Open year-round.

Alanya Grand Bazaar

Traditional covered market near Alanya castle. Leather goods, textiles, spices, souvenirs. Open daily.

Transportation

Gazipasa-Alanya Airport

Alanya's nearest airport (GZP), 40 minutes from city center. Seasonal direct flights from 40+ European cities.

Antalya Airport

Major international airport (AYT), 2 hours from Alanya. Year-round flights to all European capitals.

Alanya Bus Terminal

Central bus terminal with intercity connections to Antalya, Istanbul, Ankara, and other Turkish cities.

Healthcare

Alanya Anadolu Hospital

Modern private hospital in Oba. Emergency services, dental, orthopedics. Popular with expats and medical tourists.

Baskent University Hospital

Private university hospital with English-speaking staff. Full-service facility with emergency, surgery, and specialist departments.

Alanya State Hospital

Public hospital serving Alanya district. SGK-covered care. New modern building. Emergency and general services.

Education

Alanya International School

English-language international school. IB curriculum options. Popular with expat families.

TED Alanya College

Premium Turkish private school. Bilingual education (Turkish/English). Pre-school through high school.

marina

Alanya Marina

Harbor at the base of the castle peninsula. Boat tours depart daily. Restaurants line the waterfront.

nature

Dim Cave

Spectacular stalactite cave with underground lake; 360m deep

Dim River

Mountain river famous for riverside restaurants with platforms over the water

Sapadere Canyon

360-meter deep natural canyon in the Taurus Mountains with trails and waterfalls

Sapadere Canyon

360-meter deep natural canyon 40 km from Alanya. Walking trails, waterfalls, natural pools. Popular day trip.