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The large popular resort centre of Alanya is nestled at the foot of a rocky promontory which juts out between two sandy beaches and is crowned by a 13th-century Seljuk fortress which is one of the most magnificent sights on the Mediterranean . Alanya is a well-equipped, cosmopolitan resort with a touch of Turkish traditionalism.
It will appeal to a wide range of holidaymakers and is known by visiting Europeans as the Turkish Riviera. |
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| The road to the coast runs along a harbour lined with countless boutiques tempting the tourist with handicrafts and souvenirs such as leatherwear, jewellery, handbags, and the amusingly painted gourds which are a symbol of the area. |
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Whether taking a photo from the fortress at sunset or strolling along the streets, this is a great place for a holiday. The harbour, the long white beaches, the brilliant turquoise waters, and the foothills of the Taurus Mountains sloping down to the sea make Alanya as picturesque as anywhere on the Mediterranean.
Alanya also has modern hotels and motels as well as numerous fish restaurants and cafes near the sea. |
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| There are sandy beaches stretching from Alanya along the coast for miles and miles. Just a few minutes walk from the town centre is beautiful sandy Cleopatra beach to the west while the fine sands of Alanya beach stretch to the east. At the waterfront there are plenty of friendly bars, tea-houses, cafes and restaurants with an excellent range of international and traditional cuisine. |
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| This well-preserved, double-walled fortress has 150 towers and stands 220 meters above the sea. Within the outer walls are ruins of mosques, a caravanserai and a covered bazaar; within the inner walls and toward the top are ruins of a cistern and a Byzantine church. The Red Tower (Kizil Kule) named after the red stones and bricks used in the construction, was also built in the reign of Sultan Keykubat. |
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| Damlatas Cave is extremely old, with wonderful multicoloured stalagmites and stalactites. Nearby is the Archaeology and Ethnography Museum , and Atatürk Park a good place to rest and enjoy the scenic mountains, fortress and sea. Of special interest are three sea caves (grottoes): Fosforlu Magara, (Phosphorescent Cave) with its phosphorescent rocks; the Kizlar Magarasi, (Girls Cave ) where pirates kept their female captives; and the Asiklar Magarasi (Lovers Cave). These can only be reached by boat. |
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| A vast range of water sports are catered for, from Scuba Diving, Water Skiing & Deep Sea Fishing, White Water Rafting, Para Sailing & Boat trips around the magnificent coast line. In addition "Six Championship Golf Courses" are within one hours drive. A large water sport Fun Park for Children is only a short bus ride away. |
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| Alanya is teeming with restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines, and those on the harbour side often stay open until late. These include Janus, which serves both traditional and international dishes, and Kordon, which has live music and offers good food at reasonable prices. If you are feeling homesick, Taffy's Café Bar just off the main road serves Irish breakfasts, roast dinners and pub grub. |
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This restaurant in the Taurus mountains, is less than 15 minutes from Alanya city centre and stays open untill midnight each night and provides for cool dining and swimming, especially in the summer." |
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Alanya offers the well known "Harbour Mile" with Discos and Nightclubs; live music bars and open air concerts. For a quieter, more relaxed evening there are a number of smaller romantic restaurants within the castle walls overlooking the harbour. |
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Alanya is a Shopper's Paradise with high quality Leather goods, world famous Turkish rugs, Jewellery, Shoes and the entire latest range of adult and children's Fashions goods. |
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