Beach & Activities

Lazing on the Beach

Lots of things to do or not do down on the beach! Which beach to choose?

Ulas Beach

Not far from Ulas Park Alanya has the beautifully situated Ulas beach one of the best beaches in the area.

Incekum Beach

Incekum Beach is often talked about as one of the best beaches on the south coast. It has fine sand and the crystal clear water deepens very slowly.

Eastern Beach

Alanyas eastern beach starts at the Alanya peninsula and continues for about 40 km east towards the provincial town of Gazipasa. The beach is also called Keykubat or Begonville beach after Sultan Alaadin Keykubat who conquered Alanya in 1226 and the many

Kleopatra Beach

Kleopatra/ Damlatas beach is situated on the western side of the peninsula which splits Alanya into two. The beach is said to be Alanyas best. The sand is finer and there are not many rocks or stones but the water does deepen more quickly than at the eas

Water Planet

Water Planet rules the fun that is the promise of Water Planet Aqua Park

Saklikent Ski Resort

50km west of Antalya is the Beydaglari mountain range in all their fine glory. With an altitude of 6,500 feet above sea level and close to the mediteranean sea it offers the chance to ski in the mountains and swim in the sea on the same day.

Football is played after sunset

Throughout the summer months a lot of sport is played in Alanya and, as in many other places

Mini-guide to the beaches of Alanya

The two main beaches in the city are naturally separated into an eastern and western part by the 250 metre high promontory.

An experience for body and soul

The tradition of visiting a Turkish bath (hamam) came into being because of the demand for personal hygiene in the Koran.

Mountain biking in Alanya

There are lots of opportunities for having an active holiday in Alanya and to go mountain biking is certainly one of them as the Taurus Mountains, with 3,000 metre peaks, are so accessible. It does not matter if it is only to spend a few pleasant hours wi

Why go diving in Alanya?

Alanya is so much more than just the cosy streets of the bazaar, a throbbing nightlife and a beautiful landscape. The city of Alanyas wonderful position right on the Turkish Mediterranean coast gives unique opportunities for numerous activities, not leas

Cleaning Up Operation

The main influx of tourists arrives in Alanya from the month of May onwards. It is essential then that all the streets, beaches, shops, restaurants and bars are ready for them. So the great refurbishment and clean up operation begins around the end of M

Rafting on the Alara River

In Alanya there are many rafting trips on offer. Rafting on the Alara River however is not a trip which is sold on the street. The Alara River rises at the famous Flying Water Waterfall close to the village of Köprülü. The Rafting starts some kilometr

Play Golf in Turkey at Belek

The tourist resort of Belek, Antalya is famous not only for its wonderful hotels but also for its golf courses. Belek is only a half hour drive from Antalya International Airport and is close to many interesting historical sights.

Alanya has many beaches with a blue flag

The Turkish Riveiera has won a record number of Blue Flags for 2007

Turkish Oil Wrestling

Turkey has a unique traditional wrestling variation Oil Wrestling