Because of its natural strategic position on a small peninsula into the Mediterranean Sea below the Taurus Mountains, Alanya has been a local stronghold for many Mediterranean-based empires, including the Ptolemaic, Seleucid, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. Alanya’s greatest political importance came in the middle Ages, with the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum under the rule of Alaeddin Kayqubad I, from whom the city derives its name. His building campaign resulted in many of the city’s landmarks, such as the Kızıl Kule (Red Tower), Tersane (Shipyard), and Alanya Castle.

The shining star of the Mediterranean, Alanya, is the perfect tourist destination with its long, sandy beaches, historical artefacts, natural beauty, fish restaurants, contemporary hotels, cafés, bars and discos. Alanya welcomes you with its 13-century Seljuk Castle, which is situated like a crown at top of Alanya’s peninsula.

An unprecedented shipyard and monumental Kizil Kule are located beside the impressive castle. The summit of the Alanya peninsula where the castle is located is the place to take in the best view of Alanya. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants for people who want to enjoy this magical view. In in the gift shop you can buy handmade souvenirs and ornaments to bring a little piece of Alanya home with you.  The Alanya viewing terrace is another point to view all of Alanya. There are a selection of cafes and restaurants to enjoy while making the most of the amazing view. As well as watching the panoramic view from the terrace you also can have a picnic in green fragrant gardens.

Cafés are surround Alanya harbour and provide different atmospheres during the day and night. Along the harbour you will find boutiques selling clothing, leather, jewellery and local coloured bedeck gourds. On the way to harbour you can find artists who can draw your portrait or any picture you want. If you enjoy cave exploring you must visit Dimcay cave and Damlatas cave. Next to the Damlatas cave you will find Alanya ethnography museum. Daily boat trips from the harbour will take you to 3 different caves the Fosforlu cave with phosphorescent rocks (phosphorous Cave), the Asiklar cave (Lovers Cave) and the Kizlar cave (Girls Cave) where the pirates kept women captive. Dimcay valley to north of Alanya is a unique relaxing area for people in the hot Mediterranean summers. In the valley away from the heat you can relax in shaded pergolas, swim in the cold water of Dimcay River and enjoy the delicious fish.

Alanya authorities have carried out comprehensive studies for their residents and visitors, Alanya is still developing with the aim of providing better services for its residents. Along the shore line in Alanya there are paved walking paths and public green parks by the beach, which has shaded sitting areas for people who wants to rest after walking, some of these green parks are equipped with exercise equipment and some of these parks have water features to enjoy.

Alanya, the city where the sun is always smiling has a typical Mediterranean climate with least 300 sunny days per year and the temperature rarely drops below10°.

Alanya is one of the most attractive tourist destination with its exceptional scenery and historical attractions. The harmony of the modern and cosmopolitan atmosphere in Alanya draws millions tourists to this region all year around. Reasonable prices, hot Mediterranean weather, long, sandy beaches, historical attractions and rich Turkish cuisine attracts the attention of tourists from all over the world.  Surfing, para-sailing, jet skiing are some the sportive activities on Alanya beaches. Night clubs, bars, restaurants and live music clubs offer an exciting night life to the holiday makers in Alanya. The tourism industry earns 1.2 billion euro per year which accounts for 10% of the national income from Tourism.

On entering the city, tourists are greeted by Art Nouveau architecture, which empowered Oradea to join the list of prestigious Art Nouveau cities in the international circuit. The most representative buildings in secession style houses are Ulman Palace, Casa Vago, Palazzo Stern and many others that we invite you to discover. 
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