About Alanya
Alanya is a world-renowned touristic district of Antalya. Over the years, the district has grown significantly especially in tourism, so much so that it is now big enough to become a province. There are also around 10 thousand German and Russian citizens living in the city in neighborhoods generally consisting of their own communities. The climate of Alanya is Mediterranean with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters. Because of lingering relatively high temperatures, the hospitality business has been the major livelihood of the city. The sea-bathing season extends from April to as late as November, even December. Sightseeing highlights include the Damlataş (Dripping Stone) Cave, castle, shipyard, Archeological Museum, Dim Cave and Dimçay (Dim Creek). Facilities abound along the banks of the Dim Creek, where you can enjoy your food and bathe in the cool water.
Alanya has a shopping district that offers affordable products and plenty of choice. The city can be reached by air either through the Antalya International Airport or the Gazipaşa Airport, which started operating recently. The airport in Gazipaşa is small and about 30 minutes away from the center of the district. There are flights from Istanbul and Ankara as well as private tourist jets. The 2-year Vocational School of Akdeniz University offers education programs in the district. An International Triathlon and European Beach Volleyball Tournaments take place in Alanya.
