Turkey-alanya
Few holiday resorts can claim to have been a love gift from Mark Anthony to Cleopatra. This is the story of popular Alanya in south west Turkey, and today holiday visitors won’t fail to sense the romance and uniqueness of the place.
At Alanya you will find two far-reaching bays separated by a dramatic peninsula topped by Alanya Castle - an Ottoman fortress. When on holiday in Alanya allow yourself a taste of old Turkey with countless cafes, boutiques and narrow streets to explore.
Alanya has two bays and two long, sandy - in some places pebbly - beaches, one of which is named after Cleopatra.
The shallower and most family-friendly is Alanya Beach, on the eastern side of the promontory. For the best views of the town of Alanya and its surrounding Mediterranean landscape, make the climb to the castle and you will be richly rewarded. From here you can also admire the Taurus Mountains which loom above the coastal centre of Alanya.
A family holiday or romantic break in Alanya amounts to far more thanjust pure beach relaxation. If you enjoy walking there are many coastal paths to enjoy. An exciting trip is to the Dalmatas Caves where you’ll find stalactites and stalagmites.
Alanya harbour is the centre for local fishing, boat hire and extensive markets selling gold, leather, clothes, carpets, and the symbol of this area of Turkey - intricately painted gourds.
Alanya is about 120 km from Antalya Airport and AirportConnex offers you an affordable reliable service.
Transfer Times from Antalya airport to Alanya-
Shuttle 180 minutes
Taxi/Minibus and coach 90 minutes
