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About Alanya The eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey has everything to offer and more. It is steeped in history with numerous historical sites and ancient cities, such as Perge, Aspendos and Side. The sport and leisure activities available in Alanya and Belek will keep even the most energetic people busy.
Belek on the other hand is a Golfers Paradise boasting no fewer than 5 national and international Golf clubs. The area is popular for the jet set and it also has plans for a further 15 golf courses within the next 10 years, with the aim of being Europe’s capital for golf. This area is a real hot spot and one that should not be missed by the smart investors. Alanya is rich in history, bathed in sunshine and also has an air of the exotic. It is a large popular resort which lies at one end of a rocky promontory and is bordered along the front by two beautiful beaches, the 13 kilometre long eastern beach and the three kilometre long western beach, named Cleopatra beach. This beach was named after the famous Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. It is suggested that the Egyptian Queen had taken her morning dips near this beach. Alanya is truly a beautiful resort and has something to offer for everyone. Between the two glorious beaches is the 13th century Seljuk fortress which offers visitors the most breathtaking views over Alanya. Throughout Alanya the southern slopes of the Taurus Mountains dominate the background, and with the many orange, lemon and banana groves, this area is truly paradise. Today Alanya is a modern resort which has numerous top class hotels, fish restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs, not to mention the wonderful array of water sports to offer on the golden sandy beaches. Along the popular harbour and city centre area are countless boutiques including handcrafts, leather, cloths, jewellery, handbags and many more which will keep the keenest shoppers occupied. Throughout the summer months there are many festivals in this region including the international folklore festival and numerous concerts in the ancient amphitheatre of Aspendos that is over 2,000 years old. When in Alanya it is
advised to explore the area. There are countless boat trips from
the harbour which provides tours allowing you to discover the nearby
caves including the girls cave, lovers cave, phosphorus cave and
the Damlatas cave. The latter is suggested to be good for asthmatics
due to the air inside the cave. Another place which is recommended
to explore is a day trip to Dim Cayi valley which is only 15 km
east of Alanya. This glorious area is set back in the mountains
and has numerous restaurants located on the river which is surrounded
by pine forests and snow capped mountains. Due to its location Dim
Cayi is a beautiful setting to relax, unwind and enjoy the Turkish
cuisine and fine wines whilst cooling down from the warm summer’s
sun. Altinkum
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