Travel Guide 2025

Alanya

The Pearl of the Turkish Riviera

350.000 Einwohner
2 Std. ab Antalya
300+ Sonnentage
30°C Ø Sommer
26°C Wassertemp.
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Alanya understanding

Alanya is paradise for sun worshippers and history lovers alike. The dramatic peninsula with its Seljuk fortress towers over turquoise waters and one of Turkey's most beautiful city beaches – the legendary Cleopatra Beach. The cable car takes you up to the castle hill, while below the Red Tower guards the harbor. A huge German community makes Alanya perhaps the most German-friendly place in Turkey.

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Weather & Water Temperature

The best time for your visit

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Sun (h/day)56791113131210865
Rainy days131185310015812
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Tours from Alanya

Organized by us, experienced by you

Blue Voyage Boat Tour

From €89

Whitewater Rafting

From €59

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From €69

Pamukkale Thermal Pools

From €129
Alle Touren ansehen

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Must-See

8 places you must see

Fortress

Castle Hill (Kale)

250 meters high, the Seljuk fortress towers above the city. 6.5 km of walls, 140 towers, Byzantine church and breathtaking views on both sides.

Take the cable car up (200₺), walk down through the alleys. Sunset up there is magical!
2-3 Std. 60₺

Landmark

Red Tower (Kızıl Kule)

THE landmark of Alanya. 33-meter octagonal tower of red brick, built in 1226. Today an ethnographic museum with panoramic views.

The rooftop has the best view of harbor and castle hill. 5 floors on foot!
30-45 Min. 40₺

Cave

Damlataş Cave

Accidentally discovered in 1948 during harbor construction. 15,000-year-old stalactites, constant 22°C. Said to be good for respiratory health.

Perfect cool-down on hot days. Right next to Damlataş Beach.
30 Min. 30₺

Beach

Cleopatra Beach

Legend says Marc Antony gifted this beach to Cleopatra. 2.5 km of golden sand, crystal clear water, Blue Flag. One of Turkey's best city beaches.

Perfect for evening sundowners – the sun sets over the sea.
Halbtag Free

History

Seljuk Shipyard (Tersane)

The only preserved Seljuk shipyard in the world. 5 vaulted chambers from the 13th century, right by the sea. Unique!

A 5-minute walk along the water from the Red Tower.
30 Min. 20₺

Nature

Dim Cave

12 km north of Alanya. One of Turkey's largest stalactite caves. 360 meters long, underground lake. More impressive than Damlataş!

Combine with Dim Çayı River – treehouse restaurants right on the water!
1-2 Std. 50₺

Harbor

Old Harbor

Picturesque harbor at the foot of the Red Tower. Excursion boats, fishing boats, restaurants. Starting point for boat tours to caves and bays.

Boat tour to Pirate, Phosphorus and Lovers' caves from 200₺ per person.
1-2 Std. Free

Shopping

Alanya Bazaar

The large covered bazaar. Leather goods (Alanya is famous for them!), spices, textiles, jewelry. Haggling is a must!

Never pay the first price. Start at 50% of the price, end up at 60-70%.
2-3 Std. Free

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Beaches

Honestly reviewed

Lebhaft

Kleopatra Beach

Im Zentrum

Perfect for: Alle, Paare, Familien

The legendary beach that Marc Antony supposedly gave to Cleopatra. Golden sand, crystal clear water, perfect infrastructure. THE city beach of Turkey.

LiegenDuschenBarsWassersport

Liege 100-200₺

Less crowded at the western end. Sunset over the sea!
Familienfreundlich

Damlataş Beach

Westlich Zentrum

Perfect for: Familien

Small beach right next to Damlataş Cave. Ideal for families, shallow water, good restaurants nearby.

LiegenHöhle nebenanRestaurants

Liege 80-150₺

After the beach, visit the cave – perfect combo!
Ruhiger

Keykubat Beach

Östlich Zentrum

Perfect for: Ruhesuchende

East of the center, less touristy than Cleopatra. More locals, relaxed atmosphere, good water sports options.

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Liege 80-120₺

Ideal for kitesurfing and jet skiing. Fewer families, more action.
Naturbelassen

Incekum Beach

25 km westlich

Perfect for: Naturliebhaber, Familien

The insider tip! 25 km west, powdery fine sand, crystal clear water, pine forest right on the beach. Like a picture book.

PinienwaldKristallwasserWenig Infrastruktur

Meist kostenlos

Come early! Reachable by dolmuş. Bring snorkeling gear.

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Shopping

Where to buy, what to buy, how to bargain

Alanya is famous for leather goods – supposedly the best leather in Turkey. The bazaar offers everything from jackets to bags. Check quality, haggle, be happy.

Alanya Bazaar

Textilien, Leder, Souvenirs, Gewürze

Zentrum, täglich

Main go-to place. Leather, spices, souvenirs. Never pay the first price!

Freitagsmarkt

Obst, Gemüse, Kleidung, Haushalt

Oba (jeden Freitag)

Huge weekly market! Fresh fruits, vegetables, clothing. Very authentic.

Alanyum Mall

Marken, Kino, Food Court

Oba, Alanya

Modern mall with air conditioning. Cinema, food court, international brands.

Goldschmiede Roter Turm

Goldschmuck, Silber

Rıhtım Caddesi

Only buy gold jewelry from reputable dealers with certificates!

Haggling like a pro

Show interest, but not too much. Never accept the first price.
Ask for the price, react surprised ("Çok pahalı!" = Too expensive!)
Offer 40-50% of the stated price. Seller will decline.
Walk slowly towards the door. The real price comes now.
Meet at 60-70% of the original price. Handshake, çay, deal!

No haggling in shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants. Only at bazaars and small shops.

What to buy – and what not

Spices
Much cheaper than at home, fresher
Turkish Tea & Coffee
Authentic, great souvenir
Lokum (Turkish Delight)
But only from quality shops
Olive Oil
Excellent quality, affordable
Leather goods
Quality varies greatly, check carefully
Gold & Silver
Only from reputable dealers with certificate
Carpets
Risky without expertise, shipping complicated
Fake brands
Illegal, customs risk on return

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Practical Info

Everything you need to know on site

Getting Around

Dolmuş
Cheap, frequent, authentic. Route is shown in front. Get in, pass money forward, shout "İnecek var!" when you want to get off.
15-30₺
Stadtbus
Modern tram system. AntalyaKart needed (at kiosks, 50₺ + credit). Connects airport, bus station, center, Konyaaltı.
15₺
Taxi
Yellow taxis everywhere. ALWAYS ask for taximeter ("Taksimetre lütfen"). 50% surcharge at night.
50-150₺
Seilbahn (Teleferik)
Turkey's Uber alternative. See price upfront, save credit card, no taximeter fraud.
200₺ hin/zurück
Mietwagen
From €40/day. Caution: Turkish driving style is... creative. Always full insurance without deductible!
Ab 35€/Tag

Money & Payment

  • Currency: Turkish Lira (₺). Exchange rate fluctuates – check daily!
  • Credit cards work almost everywhere (Visa, Mastercard). Amex rare.
  • ATMs (Bankamatik) everywhere. Always withdraw in Lira, never in Euro!
  • Exchange offices (Döviz) have better rates than hotels or airport.
  • Tipping: Restaurant 10%, taxi round up, hotel 20-50₺ per day.

Safety

  • Antalya is very safe for tourists. Normal caution as everywhere.
  • Kaleiçi well-lit and lively at night.
  • Watch out for pickpockets in crowds.
  • Taximeter fraud most common tourist annoyance – always insist!
  • Don't drink tap water. Bottles are cheap (5-10₺).

SIM Card & Internet

Turkish SIM at Turkcell, Vodafone or Türk Telekom. Shops at airport or in town. Bring passport! Tourist package approx. 300-500₺ for 20GB. Or: buy eSIM before departure (Airalo, Holafly).

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Turkish for Tourists

Few words, big impact

Turks love it when you try a few words of their language. Perfect pronunciation doesn't matter – it's the effort that counts!

Basics

MerhabaHallo
GünaydınGuten Morgen
TeşekkürlerDanke
LütfenBitte
Evet / HayırJa / Nein
Hoşça kalAuf Wiedersehen
AffedersinizEntschuldigung
Nasılsınız?Wie geht es Ihnen?

At the Restaurant

Hesap lütfenDie Rechnung bitte
Çok lezzetliSehr lecker
SuWasser
BiraBier
ŞarapWein
Kahve / ÇayKaffee / Tee
MenüSpeisekarte
Afiyet olsunGuten Appetit

Shopping

Ne kadar?Wieviel kostet das?
Çok pahalıZu teuer
İndirim var mı?Gibt es Rabatt?
TamamOK / Einverstanden
Sadece bakıyorumIch schaue nur
Kredi kartıKreditkarte
NakitBargeld
Fiş lütfenQuittung bitte

On the Go

Nerede?Wo ist...?
Sağ / SolRechts / Links
DüzGeradeaus
Yakın / UzakNah / Weit
TeleferikSeilbahn
PlajStrand
Taksimetre lütfenTaxameter bitte
İnecek var!Ich möchte aussteigen!

Emergency

İmdat!Hilfe!
PolisPolizei
HastaneKrankenhaus
DoktorArzt
EczaneApotheke
AcilNotfall

Numbers

Bir, iki, üç1, 2, 3
Dört, beş, altı4, 5, 6
Yedi, sekiz, dokuz7, 8, 9
On, yirmi, elli10, 20, 50
Yüz100
Bin1000
The most important phrase: "Taksimetre lütfen!" (Taximeter please!) – saves you from overcharged taxi fares.

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In Emergency

Save these numbers – just in case

112
Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
155
Police
110
Fire Department
156
Tourist Police (English-speaking)

Hospitals

Alanya Devlet Hastanesi

Public Hospital

Saray Mahallesi, Alanya

+90 242 513 4000

Largest hospital in Alanya. Emergency 24/7.

Özel Alanya Anadolu Hospital

Private Clinic

Cikcilli, Alanya

+90 242 510 3500

Modern private clinic. German, English, fast.

Bahçeşehir Hastanesi

Private Clinic

Oba, Alanya

+90 242 514 6666

New hospital in Oba. All specialties.

Pharmacies (Eczane)

Green cross = pharmacy. Many medicines available without prescription. Nights/Sundays: "Nöbetçi Eczane" (on-duty pharmacy) – list posted at every pharmacy.

Germany

Deutsches Honorarkonsulat Alanya
Saray Mahallesi, Alanya
Phone: +90 242 512 8080

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