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The popular and beautiful beach resort of Alanya reaches out towards the sparkling Mediterranean along two long sandy beaches overlooked by a magnificent 13th century fortress which crowns the headland. Alanya was an agricultural city, depending on the production of citrus fruits and bananas in the first half of the 20th century, whereas it became a center of national tourism activities based on health due to the refreshing air of the Damlataş Cave in 1950s. The touristic movement of the city gained an international dimension, improving at a great pace with the help of its historical background and natural beauties.
Today, Alanya is one of the biggest touristic centers of the Mediterranean with its capacity over 100 thousand beds used for tourists. The most remarkable characteristic of Alanya, making it different from other touristic centers of the world and particularly from the Mediterranean is that the city center has become a big holiday resort where all kinds of services and goods are available.There are lots of options as for accommodation facilities, places for entertainment and shopping centers in Alanya and its vast beaches are at your service without any payments, ensuring the quality of the International Blue Flag.
The most importants historical monument in Alanya is the castle on top of the hill from wheere you can enjoy the view both eastern, and the western side of this lifely city. About 150 towers punctuate the walls of the well-preserved double-walled citadel. Within the outer walls are ruins of Mosques, a Caravanserai and covered bazaar: in the inner walls are a ruined cistern and a Byzantine church. Although Alanya’s history dates back into the Roman times, it rose to prominence under the Seljuks, when in 1220, Alaeddin Keykubat made it his winter residence and naval base.The surviving buildings reflect the importance of the city in Seljuk times. Besides the impressive citadel tourists should explore the unique dockyards and the octagonal Kizil Kule ( Red Tower ) Alanya is a beautiful holiday center of modern hotels and motels combined with numerous restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping centers, blue flag beaches but also full of historical mounuments which give the city an unusual ambiance.
Reasons to Buy Property in Alanya:
- As well as two beautiful Blue Flag beaches, everything you need is here, including shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
- Its landscapes are simply very beautiful; every day there will be new sights to see and places to explore, so there’s no time to be bored
- With more than 300 sunny days a year, the region is ideal for year-round outdoor living
- Many historical sites in and around the city to explore.
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Beaches There are sandy beaches stretching from Alanya along the coast for miles and miles. Just a few minutes walk from the town centre is beautiful sandy Cleopatra beach to the west while the fine sands of Alanya beach stretch to the east. At the waterfront there are plenty of friendly bars, tea-houses, cafes and restaurants with an excellent range of international and traditional cuisine. |
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The Red Tower This well-preserved, double-walled fortress has 150 towers and stands 220 meters above the sea. Within the outer walls are ruins of mosques, a caravanserai and a covered bazaar; within the inner walls and toward the top are ruins of a cistern and a Byzantine church. The Red Tower (Kizil Kule) named after the red stones and bricks used in the construction, was also built in the reign of Sultan Keykubat. |
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The Damlatas Cave Damlatas Cave is extremely old, with wonderful multicoloured stalagmites and stalactites. Nearby is the Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, and Atatürk Park a good place to rest and enjoy the scenic mountains, fortress and sea. Of special interest are three sea caves (grottoes): Fosforlu Magara, (Phosphorescent Cave) with its phosphorescent rocks; the Kizlar Magarasi, (Girls Cave) where pirates kept their female captives; and the Asiklar Magarasi (Lovers Cave). These can only be reached by boat. |
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Water Sports. A vast range of water sports are catered for, from Scuba Diving, Water Skiing & Deep Sea Fishing, White Water Rafting, Para Sailing & Boat trips around the magnificent coast line. In addition 'Six Championship Golf Courses' are within one hours drive. A large water sport Fun Park for Children is only a short bus ride away. |
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Eating Out. Alanya is teeming with restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines, and those on the harbour side often stay open until late. These include Janus, which serves both traditional and international dishes, and Kordon, which has live music and offers good food at reasonable prices. If you are feeling homesick, Taffy’s Café Bar just off the main road serves Irish breakfasts, roast dinners and pub grub. |
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For the Night Owls, Alanya offers the well know 'Harbour Mile' with Discos and Nightclubs; Live Music Bars and open air concerts. For a quieter, more relaxed evening there are a number of smaller romantic restaurants within the castle walls overlooking the harbour. |
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Shopping Alanya is a Shopper's Paradise with high quality Leather goods, world famous Turkish rugs, Jewellery, Shoes and the entire latest range of adult and children's Fashions goods. Again all at bargain prices | |
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