{"id":12694,"date":"2024-09-11T12:22:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T12:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=city&p=12694"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:27:18","slug":"alanya","status":"publish","type":"city","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/de\/city\/alanya\/","title":{"rendered":"Alanya"},"content":{"rendered":"

A beach resort city in Antalya Province, 138 km east of Antalya and part of the Turkish Riviera. The city lies on a small Mediterranean peninsula below the Taurus Mountains, with 70 km of coastline.<\/p>\n

Alanya was already occupied in the Paleolithic era 20,000 BC as can be explored in the nearby Karain Cave, and in the Bronze age 3,000 BC which its port remains are south of the modern city. Later, the town was occupied by the Roman, the Byzantine, and the Ottoman Empire.<\/p>\n

The warm Mediterranean climate, with 300 days of sunshine a year, the great sandy beaches, the natural attractions, the fine cuisine, and the vibrant night life, makes Alanya a popular vacation destination.<\/p>\n

Explore the 13th<\/sup> century Celjuk Alanya castle<\/strong><\/a>, the magnificent Red Tower<\/strong><\/a> und die ancient Alanya Tersanesi<\/strong><\/a> shipyard.
\nEnjoy the harbor and the coast promenade, swim and sunbath in the beautiful Alanya beaches<\/strong><\/a>, and admire the fabulous scenery of the peninsula, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Taurus Mountains<\/strong><\/a> overlooking the city.<\/p>\n

Visit the therapeutic Damlatas cave<\/strong><\/a> and the three Alanya Sea Caves<\/strong><\/a> and have fun with the numerous water sports activities opportunities including wind surfing, parasailing, banana boating, and scuba diving in one of the offshore sites.<\/p>\n

Stroll the Alanya Bazaar along the Ataturk boulevard, indulge yourself in a Turkish Bath-Hammam, and at night explore the Bars Street, where numerous night clubs, pubs, and restaurants are concentrated.<\/p>\n

With children<\/strong><\/a>, enjoy Sealanya Sea Park<\/strong><\/a> with its water attractions, the classic amusement Moon Park<\/strong><\/a>, and the several Aqua Parks in the city including the Aqua Parks Alanya<\/strong><\/a>, and the Water Planet Aqua Park<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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