Alanya
Turkey · AntalyaTR
District and municipality in Antalya, Turkey
Alanya, formerly Alaiye, is a beach resort city, a municipality and district of Antalya Province, Turkey. It is on the southern coast of Turkey, in the country's Mediterranean Region, 133 kilometres (83 mi) east of the city of Antalya. Its area is 1,577 km2, and its population is 364,180 (2022). The city proper has 189,222 inhabitants (2022).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 98,627
- Coordinates
- 36.544, 32.000
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Alanya
Part of Antalya, Turkey, Alanya is a compact city. Population figures land around 98,627. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Our data highlights water sports, nature and adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Alanya
Water Sports in Alanya
(15)On the water sports side, Alanya offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking and Paddle. All of it is drawn from Alanya's recorded activities. There are 15 tagged experiences in this group.
Nature in Alanya
(12)Nature in Alanya covers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. The category holds 12 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Alanya.
Adventure in Alanya
(10)The adventure shortlist for Alanya: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. It is a direct read of Alanya's activity profile. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Alanya
(8)The culture shortlist for Alanya: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Docks and Fountains. Everything listed here comes from what Alanya is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Alanya
(8)On the nightlife side, Alanya offers Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. It is a direct read of Alanya's activity profile. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Wellness in Alanya
(5)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Spa, Turkish Baths and Wellness. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Alanya.
Sports in Alanya
(2)For sports, expect Horse Trails and Tennis. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Alanya.
Family in Alanya
(1)Family lovers get Water Parks. It is a direct read of Alanya's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Alanya
(1)Under other activities, Alanya is tagged with Fishing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Alanya.
Best time to visit Alanya
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Alanya still delivers. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Public transport from Antalya reaches Alanya without much detour. Alanya runs on Europe/Istanbul time.
Similar destinations
Places near Alanya that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alanya known for?
- In Antalya, Turkey, Alanya stands out for water sports, nature and adventure. That mix defines the typical visit to this 98,627-strong destination.
- What can you do in Alanya?
- Options in Alanya run to Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking and Paddle — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Alanya?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Alanya still delivers. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Alanya located?
- You will find Alanya in Antalya, Turkey. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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