Holidays to Alanya

Getting there and getting around

Alanya flights fly into the Antalya region of Turkey and have an approximate flying time of around 4 ½ hours from the UK. Alanya is situated on the south west coast of Turkey and boasts a year-round sunny climate, allowing fantastic opportunities for grabbing a last minute holiday to Alanya any time of year. Flights to Alanya are operated by charter and low-cost airlines giving you the perfect opportunity to grab a good deal. Once in resort you can get around by the local buses, boat shuttles or go exploring by hiring a car.

Things to do

Alanya offers beautiful beaches with hours for relaxation and stunning sunshine. Home to two bays and two long stretches of sandy-pebbly beaches it seems like the shoreline never ends. For the energetic ones amongst you there are plenty of water sports to take part in, not to mention the dare devil water rafting on Alara River and mind blowing bungee jumping! Family holidays to Alanya offer excellent trips the boat trips are brilliant to visit the Dalmatas Caves and the magnificent Sea Caves, or to explore the beautiful coast line of Alanya around the headland. The harbour is the hub of the towns fishing industry. Watch the sailors come and go selling their catch of the day. There are also great shopping opportunities to pick up some local goods such as leather, gold, clothes, carpets, the list goes on and on you can surely shop until you drop. There is a brilliantly exciting water park with slides and relaxing pools, great for you and the kids. Cheap holidays to Alanya have a great mix of fine historical sites to see and explore with a twist of modern fun and fabulous places to relax and enjoy great food and drink.

Food and drink

Alanya holidays offer some of the most delicious traditional cuisine available in Turkey. You will find mouth-watering dishes on the menu, you should try the famous mezze platter, this dish gives you the perfect opportunity to sample lots of different little side dishes full of authentic Turkish flavour. Ottoman stew and kebabs are also a favourite among the Turkish delights. International cuisine is served in many of the restaurants in Alanya there are strong Greek and Italian influences. Pide is one to take out, a delicious Turkish pizza or sit in one of the taverns with a cold efes, a refreshing Turkish beer.