Visit Alanya
- Island
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Water Sports
Alanya: How to get there?
2hrs drive from Antalya
Alanya: See when to go?
May through October
Alanya: For how long?
One day
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Turkey
Alanya Holidays
A typical example of mass tourism in Turkey, the only things on offer in Alanya are its holiday resorts, nightclubs and over crowded beaches.
Alanya: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
A typical example of mass tourism in Turkey, the only things on offer in Alanya are its holiday resorts, nightclubs and over crowded beaches.
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Even so, if you do find yourself in Alanya, there are a few worthy sites, the impressive fortress that overlooks the town being a prime example.
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Authentic promenade in the districts of Kadiköy
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Hasankeyf, ephemeral splendour.
Hasankeyf is in south-eastern Turkey, a very small city containing numerous natural and human wonders. Associated with a rich, ancient history, the diverse geological and archaeological particularities definitely make this village a place to visit. You must visit Hasankeyf as quickly as possible, because a dam project will soon completely cover this little gem.
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Safranbolu, the saffron city
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