Alanya

Cleopatra Beach, or Kleopatra Plajı, stretches for 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) along the Alanya coastline, offering a broad expanse of golden sand and the azure Mediterranean Sea. The beach is […]

Standing on a rocky outcrop in the heart of Alanya, the medieval Alanya Castle (Alanya Kalesi) is a defining landmark encircled by 4 miles (6 kilometers) of walls. The Inner […]

Stretching over 180 feet along the rocky coast of Alanya’s historic seaport, the Alanya Shipyard (Alanya Tersanesi) dates back to the 3rd century BC. This well-preserved ancient dockland is one […]

Standing guard over the marina at the western edge of Portakal Beach, the Red Tower (Kızıl Kule) is a striking 13th-century structure that once formed part of the formidable sea […]

Nestled in the Taurus Mountains of Alanya, Turkey, Sapadere Canyon is a natural wonder sculpted by thousands of years of water and ice erosion. The canyon features 1,300-foot-high (400-meter) cliffs […]

Discovered in 1948 during the construction of Alanya’s new harbor, Damlatas Cave is a small yet captivating natural wonder. Adorned with 15,000 years of stalactite formations, the cave’s interior reveals […]

Flowing from the highlands around Konya to the Mediterranean Coast just east of Alanya, the Dim River serves as both a vital water source and a beloved recreational area. Visitors […]

Nestled in the coastal town of Alanya, Turkey, the Alanya Ataturk House Museum (Alanya Atatürk Evi Müzesi) is a two-story residence where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first President of the […]

Perched atop a craggy rock in Alanya, Turkey, Alara Castle is a 13th-century fortification that once served as a strategic lookout to protect caravans traveling along the Silk Road. The […]

Water Planet Aquapark, the largest water park along Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, is a short drive from Alanya or Side. Nestled against a forested backdrop with ocean views, the park boasts […]