From hot spot golden beaches with crystal waters, to glorious history and culture, Alanya is a truly magical destination that offers something for everyone.
Whether you're after an action-packed adventure or a relaxing break, Alanya boasts the lot. With heaps of outdoor activities to choose from, you can spend days exploring the medieval castle and the ancient Red Tower, paragliding over the stunning coastline, or simply lounging on the beach. Fancy getting lost in traditional bazaar browsing and an exciting variety of vibrant shops, restaurants and bars? Alanya will just keep you coming back for more.
Time zones difference between Turkey and the UK is +2 hours.

Turkish lira. with the banknotes (TL) worth 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 liras available in circulation.
Currency can be changed at currency exchange offices, banks, as well as at the post office. In the resort areas both Visa and Mastercard cards and euro in cash are accepted for payment.
When exchanging money, please note that currency exchange offices may charge a commission for each transaction. There should be an announcement about this.
Banks are open from 8.30 to 17.00 (lunch breaks from 12.00 to 13.30), except Saturday and Sunday.
Discover the old walls of the castle and learn about its rapturous history since the time of the ancient Greeks while exploring the narrow streets with red-roofed Ottoman-era homes and historical buildings! Climb the winding lanes to the Ic Kale (the castle's inner fortress) to see the older Seljuk and Byzantine ruins and be rewarded with breath-taking views of the sea and the Taurus Mountains!
Hop on and ride the cable car from Cleopatra Beach to the lower castle neighbourhood of Ehmedek, which is the most picturesque way to get to Alanya’s castle area. The cable car runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, and the ride over the cliff is ideal for seeing the coast at sunset.
Take a dip in the same waters as Queen Cleopatra! According to local mythology, the Egyptian queen used to bathe in the river at the base of Alanya Castle! Indulge in some water sports, and to unwind, head over to the promenade to spend a wonderful afternoon eating your heart out!
Explore the second-largest cave in Turkey, all the way down to the lagoon at the cave's lowest level, and be mesmerised by the limestone interior strewn with enormous stalactite and stalagmite formations.
Step back in time at the Alanya archaeological museum and learn about the rich history of the region by spending a day browsing through various artefacts from the region's past, including jewellery, coins, implements, and jugs. Don’t forget to see the bronze Hercules figure from the second century AD, which is the main attraction!