Book Cheap Holidays in Alanya

Summary

Alanya is a popular seaside resort city and district of the Antalya Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. Alanya looks out on to the wonderful Mediterranean Sea and above you can see the incredible Taurus Mountains. Holidays to Alanya enjoy a fabulous Mediterranean climate, and offer plenty of attractions and historic sights to visit during your holidays. Alanya is a popular destination for tourists from all over Europe and with the local motto "where the sun smiles" it's no surprise, so search and book your cheap holidays to Alanya today at Book-Cheap-Holidays to get the best deals around.

Things to do

Alanya holidays offer 70km of fantastic coastline where you can simply relax, enjoying the superb climate or paddling in the warm clear Mediterranean Sea... however, if you need a little more excitement on your holidays in Alanya, then there are plenty of things to keep you entertained. The city of Antalya is only 120km away on the east side, also nearby by you can find Keykubat Beach and the harbour, which is the centre for local fishing where you can find market stalls selling all manner of goods. If history and culture is your thing then there are a number of popular excursions on Alanya holidays, such as a trip to the Damlatas Cave also known as the "dripping caves", where you can find stalactites and stalagmites and this particular attraction is what brought the first tourist to the area! Also nearby is Damlatas Beach and Cleopatra Beach, which is said to be named after the famous Ptolemaic princess. Another popular outing is a visit to Alanya Castle, which dates back to 1226, taking the hike up there does have its rewards, the views from the castle are spectacular...the picturesque Taurus Mountains and fantastic sea views. The Kizil Kule, also known as the "Red Tower" is another recognized building in Alanya standing at 108 feet tall, it can be found in the harbour below the castle. Alanya holidays offer the chance to enjoy some of the many festivals that are held here throughout the year, such as the Tourism and Art Festival, which celebrates the start of the tourism season. Another notable Turkish festival is the Alanya International Culture and Art Festival, which is held in the first week of October. Most of the beach spots offer water sports, diving, snorkelling and windsurfing and for the more daring tourist you could try your hand at rafting or bungee jumping.

Flights & Accommodation

At Book-Cheap-Holidays you can search for hotels in Alanya and flights to Alanya separately so you're getting the best deal and you know what it is you're paying for. Antalya Airport (AYT) is 10km from Antalya and you can fly there from a number of main UK airports in London, Birmingham and Newcastle, flights to Alanya takes approximately 4-5 hours from the UK.

Quick Facts

• Location; South-eastern Europe/Asia Minor
• Capital; Ankara
• Passport and Visa; UK travellers must have a valid passport and can obtain a multiple-entry visa on arrival
• Language; Turkish is the official language but English is widely understood in main tourist areas
• Health; Numerous cases of bird flu have been reported Turkey, visitors are unlikely to be at risk, but are advised to avoid close contact to caged, domestic or wild birds and to make sure that poultry and egg dishes are cooked thoroughly. Also a typhoid vaccine is recommended for all travellers