Alanya holidays - Famed holiday haven once a gift to
Cleopatra
Few holiday resorts can claim to have been a love gift
from Mark Anthony to Cleopatra. This is the story of popular Alanya in south
west Turkey, and today holiday visitors won’t fail to
sense the romance and uniqueness of the place. At Alanya you will find two
sweeping bays separated by a dramatic promontory, topped by Alanya Castle - an
Ottoman fortress. The old town’s city walls are still evident, and a 13th
century octagonal Red Tower overlooks the main harbour. Holidays in Alanya allow
you a taste of old Turkey with countless cafes, boutiques and narrow streets to
explore. You’ll also find modern hotels and apartments, great beach amenities
and late night bars where you can dance till dawn, overlooking the
Mediterranean. Traditional food is here but English visitors are also well
catered for.
Alanya holidays;- warm waters and spectacular
views
Alanya has two bays and two long, sandy - in some places
pebbly - beaches, one of which is named after Cleopatra. The shallower and most
family-friendly is Alanya Beach, on the eastern side of the promontory. For the
best views of the town of Alanya and its surrounding Mediterranean landscape,
make the climb to the castle and you will be richly rewarded. From here you can
also admire the Taurus Mountains which loom above the coastal centre of Alanya.
Alanya holidays - explore caves and shop for carpets
A
family holiday or romantic break in Alanya amounts to far more than beach
relaxation. If you enjoy walking there are many coastal paths to enjoy. An
exciting trip is to the Dalmatas Caves where you’ll find stalactites and
stalagmites. Boat trips around the Alanya headland will give you access to the
many sea caves and unusual features of coastal erosion. Alanya harbour is the
centre for local fishing, boat hire and extensive markets selling gold, leather,
clothes, carpets, and the symbol of this area of Turkey - intricately painted
gourds. Alanya is about 120 km from Antalya Airport.
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