Alanya, Turkey 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Old Town

sightseeing

Hilltop fortress with Red Tower and Byzantine castle.

Cleopatra Beach

beach

Famous 2km golden sand beach with clear waters.

Mahmutlar

beach

Modern resort area 10km east, popular with Russians.

Oba

local

Residential district between center and Mahmutlar.

Avsallar

beach

Quiet beach town with local markets.

Incekum

beach

Fine sand beach with pine forests.

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Gazipasa (GZP) 35km (40 min), Antalya (AYT) 140km (2 hours), but AYT has more flights

Yes, 13th-century castle with 360° view (~50 TRY), Damlatas Cave with healing air (~20 TRY)

Center near attractions, more expensive; Mahmutlar has Russian-speaking community, cheaper, 10km from center

Yes, 15km from Mahmutlar to western districts via center, ticket 7 TRY, runs every 15 minutes

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Alanya

Get AlanyaKart for public transport - saves money and works on all buses. Buy at kiosks near bus stops.

Dolmuş (minibus) only accepts cash. Have small lira bills ready. Say 'dur' or press button to stop.

Bazaar prices are inflated 2-3x for tourists. Always bargain, start at 30-40% of asking price.

Taxi drivers may try to overcharge. Always insist on meter or agree price before. Use BiTaksi app.

Don't leave valuables unattended on the beach. Petty theft from tourists is the main crime risk.

Be cautious of overly friendly strangers inviting to bars - classic scam with huge bills.

Tap water is safe but tastes bad. Stick to bottled water, it's very cheap (0.5$ for 1.5L).

Apple Pay and Google Pay don't work in Turkey. Bring physical cards or cash.

Mahmutlar district has large Russian-speaking community with shops, restaurants, and signs in Russian.

Best months to visit: April-June and September-November. July-August very hot (35°C+).

Gazipasa airport (GZP) is closer (35km) but has fewer flights. Antalya (AYT, 140km) has more options.

Check ATMs for skimming devices before use. Use ATMs inside banks when possible.

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

10°

80%6 м/с

Today

14°7°

Tomorrow

15°6°

Thu

16°9°

Fri

17°11°

Sat

17°11°

Sun

16°11°

Mon

19°10°

16°

9°Jan

16°

9°Feb

18°

10°Mar

21°

13°Apr

25°

17°May

29°

21°Jun

32°

23°Jul

32°

24°Aug

30°

21°Sep

27°

17°Oct

22°

13°Nov

18°

10°Dec

Water temperature

18°

17°

18°

21°

25°

28°

29°

28°

25°

21°

19°

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23 ₺~0.53 $

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Нужна AlanyaKart. Без карты — 28₺. Кондиционер, комфортно.

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7 ₺~0.16 $

15 км вдоль побережья от Махмутлара до западных районов. Каждые 15 мин.

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32 ₺~0.74 $

BiTaksi

Посадка ~32₺, за км ~23₺. Требуйте счётчик или договаривайтесь заранее.

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location.transport.bus	23 ₺ ~0.53 $	Moovit	Нужна AlanyaKart. Без карты — 28₺. Кондиционер, комфортно.
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location.transport.taxi	32 ₺ ~0.74 $	BiTaksi	Посадка ~32₺, за км ~23₺. Требуйте счётчик или договаривайтесь заранее.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

339 ₺

~339 $

Restaurant dinner

1,484 ₺

~1,484 $

Breakfast

254 ₺

~254 $

Street Food

Local dish

106 ₺

~106 $

Drinks

Coffee

106 ₺

~106 $

Beer in bar

170 ₺

~170 $

Local beer

85 ₺

~85.0 $

Imported beer

148 ₺

~148 $

Wine bottle

339 ₺

~339 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

85 ₺

~85.0 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

21 ₺

~21.0 $

Cigarettes

148 ₺

~148 $

Weekly groceries

2,332 ₺

~2,332 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

466 ₺ / night

~466 $

Hostel private room

1,187 ₺ / night

~1,187 $

Guesthouse

1,484 ₺ / night

~1,484 $

Hotel 2★

1,484 ₺ / night

~1,484 $

Hotel 3★

2,120 ₺ / night

~2,120 $

Hotel 4★

3,604 ₺ / night

~3,604 $

Hotel 5★

6,360 ₺ / night

~6,360 $

Boutique hotel

4,240 ₺ / night

~4,240 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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widespread

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Cash essential for dolmuş (₺20-₺50), bazaars (bargaining culture), beach vendors, street food, and small shops. Carry small denominations - vendors rarely have change for large bills.

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Best rates at Döviz Bürosu (exchange offices) - check rates displayed on doors. PTT, Ziraat, ING banks for ATM withdrawals. Avoid PTT for exchange (unprofitable rate, commission, documents required). Avoid airport. Decline ATM currency conversion.