Points of Interest

Beaches

Kaputas Beach

Iconic turquoise cove reached by 187 steps — one of Turkey's most photographed beaches

Konyaalti Beach

7 km Blue Flag pebble beach along the western coast of Antalya

Cleopatra Beach

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

Patara Beach

16 km uninterrupted white-sand beach; protected Caretta caretta nesting site

Belek Beaches

20+ km fine sandy beach fronting luxury all-inclusive resort corridor

Cirali Beach

3.5 km undeveloped beach; protected Caretta caretta nesting ground; eco-tourism village

Adrasan Beach

Wide sheltered sandy bay ringed by pine-covered mountains

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

Aspendos Ancient Theatre

Best-preserved Roman theatre in the world (15,000 seats); still hosts opera festival

Kaleici Old Town

Ottoman-era walled quarter with cobblestone streets and Roman harbor

Kekova Sunken City

2nd-century earthquake-submerged Lycian town visible through crystal-clear water

Side Ancient City

Major Roman port city on a peninsula with agora, colonnaded street, and city walls

Temple of Apollo

Iconic 2nd-century Roman temple columns on the sea cliff — Turkey's most photographed sunset spot

Termessos Ancient City

Mountain-top Pisidian city that defied Alexander the Great; theatre at 1050m

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.

Antalya Museum

One of Turkey's largest archaeology museums with Roman-era sculptures

Hadrian's Gate

Triumphal arch built in 130 AD for Emperor Hadrian's visit

Myra Ancient City

Major Lycian city with 100+ cliff rock tombs and a 11,500-seat Roman theatre

Olympos Ancient City

Hellenistic-Roman port city in a river valley with ivy-covered ruins

Patara Ancient City

Capital of the Lycian League; birthplace of St Nicholas; triumphal arch and theatre

Perge Ancient City

Hellenistic-Roman city with colonnaded street, theatre, and stadium

Phaselis Ancient City

Rhodian-founded Lycian harbour city with three bays and colonnaded street

Antiphellos Ancient Theatre

Hellenistic theatre (4,000 seats) carved into hillside overlooking the sea

Arykanda Ancient City

Dramatically terraced Lycian city on five mountain ledges with stadium and baths

Limyra Ancient City

Important Lycian city with 400+ rock tombs — largest necropolis in Lycia

Ormana Village

Ancient settlement with 300+ button houses — UN Best Tourism Village 2024

Selinus Ancient City

Ancient Cilician city where Roman Emperor Trajan died in 117 AD

Side Theatre

One of the largest Roman theatres in Anatolia (15,000-20,000 seats)

Simena Castle (Kalekoy)

Medieval fortress above Kalekoy with a tiny rock-cut theatre inside castle walls

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

Antiochia ad Cragum

Hellenistic/Roman city on a cliff with one of Turkey's largest Roman mosaics

Clock Tower

Ottoman clock tower at Kalekapi square entrance to Old Town

Elmali Museum

Houses the famous Elmali Treasure (Lydian coins); artifacts from Chalcolithic to Byzantine eras

Hidirlik Tower

2nd-century Roman tower in Karaalioglu Park

Kalkan Old Town

Elegant hillside resort village with Ottoman Greek architecture and rooftop restaurants

Sarihacılar Village & Button Houses

800-year-old Ottoman village on historic Silk Road with unique nail-free button houses

Alanya Shipyard

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

Gazipasa Castle

Byzantine-Seljuk fortress above town with views of coast and banana plantations

Ehmedek Castle

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

Parks & Nature

Karaalioglu Park

Clifftop park with sea views, Hidirlik Tower, and rose gardens

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.

Ulupinar Trout Restaurants

Mountain stream cluster of open-air trout restaurants by natural spring

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

Old Marina

Roman harbor turned yacht marina with waterfront restaurants

Kemer Marina

Modern 600-berth yacht marina; Blue Voyage departure point

Alanya Marina

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

nature

Koprulu Canyon National Park

Deep limestone canyon with Roman bridges — Turkey's premier white-water rafting destination

Lower Duden Waterfall

Waterfall cascading 40m directly into the Mediterranean Sea from a cliff

Altinbesik Cave National Park

Turkey's largest underground lake cave with rimstone pools and waterfalls

Dim Cave

Spectacular stalactite cave with underground lake; 360m deep

Goynuk Canyon

Deep narrow canyon with canyoning, ziplines, and turquoise pools

Green Canyon

Emerald-green reservoir lake through pine-covered Taurus cliffs; boat tours

Karain Cave

Largest inhabited prehistoric cave in Turkey with Paleolithic artifacts

Manavgat Waterfall

Wide, powerful waterfall on the Manavgat River with riverside restaurants

Upper Duden Waterfall

Waterfall where river plunges into a gorge, surrounded by park and picnic area

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.

Beldibi Cave

Prehistoric cave with Palaeolithic rock engravings — earliest known rock art in Turkey

Ucansu Waterfall

Dramatic waterfall in the valley below Kayabuku village on St. Paul's Trail

attraction

Tahtali Cable Car

World's longest aerial tram climbing Mount Tahtali to 2,365m summit

Tunektepe Cable Car

Cable car to 618m summit with panoramic city and bay views

golf

Belek Golf Courses

15+ championship golf courses — Turkey's premier golf destination

mosque

Fluted Minaret Mosque

13th-century Seljuk fluted minaret, city symbol of Antalya

Omer Pasa Mosque

Single-domed Ottoman mosque built in 1602 by a student of Mimar Sinan

church

Church of St Nicholas

4th-century Byzantine basilica built over the burial of St Nicholas (the historical Santa Claus)

other

Chimaera (Eternal Flames)

Natural eternal flames burning since antiquity — origin of the Chimaera myth

Antalya Aquarium

One of Europe's largest aquarium complexes with tunnel aquarium

Egrigol Lake

Alpine glacial lake at 2,100m on Geyik Mountain — called Antalya's Alps

Avlan Lake

Natural karstic lake with endemic flora — ideal for birdwatching

Guzelsu Caravan Trail

6.5 km stone-paved historic caravan road from Guzelsu to Akseki town

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