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.
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.
Alanya Shipyard
Five-arched Seljuk-era shipyard from 1227. One of the few surviving medieval shipyards in the world.
Parks & Nature
Alanya Municipal Gardens
Waterfront park and gardens between Cleopatra Beach and the harbor. Evening promenade, playgrounds, cafes.
Dining
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
Sapadere Canyon
360-meter deep natural canyon 40 km from Alanya. Walking trails, waterfalls, natural pools. Popular day trip.