A former seaside bastion for a succession of Mediterranean powers, Alanya has boomed in recent decades and is a densely populated tourist haven for predominantly Dutch and Scandinavian sunseekers. At night, the downtown area can resemble ‘Vegas by the Sea’ – aside from taking a boat cruise or a stroll along the waterfront, many visitors only shuffle between their hotel’s pool and all-inclusive buffet restaurant, perhaps dropping into a raucous nightclub after dark.
But look up from the bars and tattoo parlours for a minute, and you’ll find Alanya has abundant charms. Looming high above the promontory, to the south of the modern centre, is an impressive fortress complex with the remains of a fine Seljuk castle, some atmospheric ruins and a sprinkling of traditional red-tile-roofed houses rimming the alleys that climb up the hillside. Alanya is a tale of two cities if ever we saw it.
The Mediterranean climate, natural attractions, and historic heritage make Alanya a popular destination for tourism, and responsible for nine percent of Turkey’s tourism sector and thirty percent of foreign purchases of real estate in Turkey. Tourism has risen since 1958 to become the dominant industry in the city, resulting in a corresponding increase in city population. Warm-weather sporting events and cultural festivals take place annually in Alanya.
Book a private jet through Jets4you at the most reasonable price. For more information our concierge team will also be available to assist you. contact us
