Alanya Travel Blog
Local tips and guides to help you plan the perfect Alanya holiday — what to do, where to swim, when to come and how to get around.
Where to Stay on the Antalya Coast: Alanya, Side, Belek, Kemer, Kaş & Lara Compared
Alanya, Side, Belek, Antalya, Kemer or Kaş? A friendly comparison of the main Antalya-coast resort areas — the vibe, who each one suits, and how far each is from the airport.
Read more →Do You Need a Visa for Turkey? Entry Requirements for Antalya Travellers
Visa or no visa? A clear overview of Turkey's e-Visa system, passport rules and what to expect at Antalya airport passport control — and how to start your trip stress-free once you land.
Read more →Muslim-Friendly Antalya: Halal Food, Mosques & Family Travel Guide
Is Antalya good for Muslim travellers? A practical guide to halal dining, mosques and prayer, alcohol-free hotels and family-friendly beaches along the Antalya coast.
Read more →Is Antalya Safe for Tourists? An Honest Safety Guide
Is Antalya safe? A straightforward look at safety in Antalya and Alanya for families, couples and solo travellers — plus simple tips for a worry-free trip from the moment you land.
Read more →Kemer Guide: Beaches, Mountains & Things to Do on the Antalya Riviera
Plan your Kemer trip: pine-backed pebble beaches, the marina, Tahtali cable car, Phaselis, day trips and easy transfers from Antalya Airport.
Read more →Lara & Kundu, Antalya: The Complete Beach Guide
Your Lara Beach guide to Antalya's luxury Kundu resort strip: long sandy beach, Düden Waterfalls, Land of Legends and easy airport transfers.
Read more →Konyaaltı Beach Guide: Antalya's Mountain-Backed Blue Flag Shore
A complete Konyaaltı Beach guide: pebble shore, Taurus mountain views, top things to do nearby, where to stay, and easy airport transfers.
Read more →Kalkan Guide: Turkey's Upmarket Hillside Village on the Turquoise Coast
A warm, practical Kalkan guide to beaches, boat trips, boutique hotels and private pool villas, plus honest advice on reaching Kalkan from Antalya.
Read more →Kaş Guide: Diving, Kekova & Turkey's Bohemian Harbour Town
A complete Kaş guide: diving, sea kayaking over Kekova's sunken city, Meis island, beaches, boutique pensions and your Antalya airport to Kaş transfer.
Read more →Türkler Guide: A Quiet All-Inclusive Beach Resort Near Alanya
Plan a relaxed family holiday in Türkler, the calm all-inclusive resort strip near Alanya. Beaches, day trips, hotels and easy airport transfers.
Read more →How to Get from Antalya Airport to Alanya: The Complete Transport Guide
How to get from Antalya Airport to Alanya: distance, time, and every option compared, from private transfers and buses to taxis and car rental.
Read more →What Happens If My Flight Is Delayed? Your Alanya Transfer Is Covered
Worried about a delayed flight to Antalya or Gazipasa? Here is how your pre-booked Alanya transfer tracks your flight and waits for you, with no extra charge.
Read more →How Airport Meet and Greet Works at Antalya and Gazipasa
Landing in Turkey for the first time? Here is exactly how meet and greet works at Antalya and Gazipasa, where to find your driver, and what to do if you cannot.
Read more →Late-Night and Early-Morning Airport Transfers to Alanya
Landing at 3am? A pre-booked 24/7 private transfer means a driver is waiting whatever time you arrive, with a fixed price and no taxi hunting or haggling.
Read more →Shuttle Bus vs Private Transfer From the Airport to Alanya
Shared shuttle or private transfer to Alanya? An honest comparison of cost, comfort and time to help you choose the right airport ride for your trip.
Read more →Antalya Airport Arrival Guide: Where to Meet Your Driver
Landing at Antalya Airport (AYT)? Here is exactly where your pre-booked transfer driver waits, what to do if you are delayed, and how to pay on arrival.
Read more →Gazipaşa or Antalya Airport for Alanya? Distance, Time & Transfer Cost
Gazipaşa (GZP) or Antalya (AYT) for your Alanya holiday? Compare distance, drive time, flights and transfer cost — plus a clear pick and a fixed-price quote.
Read more →Taxi vs Private Transfer vs Shuttle to Alanya: Which Is Best?
Airport taxi, shared shuttle or private transfer to Alanya? Compare price, time, child seats and night service to find the best-value, no-surprise option.
Read more →Family Transfers & Free Child Seats in Alanya
Travelling to Alanya with children? Get free infant, child and booster seats on request, door-to-door comfort, meet & greet and a fixed price. Pay the driver.
Read more →Luggage & Group Transfers in Alanya: Sizes, Seats & Sprinter
How much luggage fits per vehicle, travelling with oversized items, and booking group transfers to Alanya from Antalya (AYT) or Gazipasa (GZP) at a fixed price.
Read more →How to Avoid Antalya Airport Taxi Scams (and Travel Stress-Free)
A friendly, honest guide to dodging Antalya airport taxi overcharging — meter tricks, night surcharges — and travelling to Alanya with a fixed price agreed up front.
Read more →Alanya Holiday Guide: The Lively Heart of the Turkish Riviera
Your complete guide to holidaying in Alanya: the castle peninsula, Cleopatra Beach, harbour nightlife, who it suits and how to get there easily.
Read more →Oba Holiday Guide: A Relaxed, Family-Friendly Base in Alanya
Discover Oba, Alanya's modern, family-friendly district with a long beach, easy shopping and great hospitals. Local tips plus simple private airport transfers.
Read more →Kestel Holiday Guide: A Quiet Seaside Base Beside Alanya
Discover Kestel, a calm seaside neighbourhood just east of Alanya centre. Quiet beaches, mountain views, easy castle access and fixed-price airport transfers.
Read more →Tosmur Holiday Guide: Where the Dim River Meets the Sea Near Alanya
Discover Tosmur, the green riverside district east of Alanya. Pebbly beaches, Dimçayı trout, who it suits and how to arrange a private airport transfer.
Read more →Cikcilli Holiday Guide: A Peaceful Hillside Base Above Alanya
Discover Cikcilli, a quiet hillside quarter above Oba with sea-view apartments, easy beach access and a relaxed pace. Tips, who it suits and transfers.
Read more →Kargıcak Holiday Guide: Hillside Villas and Sea Views East of Alanya
Discover Kargıcak: an upscale, green hillside resort east of Alanya with panoramic sea views, calm beaches and easy private airport transfers.
Read more →İncekum Holiday Guide: The Softest Sandy Bay on the Alanya Coast
Discover İncekum, the Alanya coast's softest sandy bay backed by pine forest. Shallow, warm water, family beaches and easy private airport transfers.
Read more →Okurcalar Holiday Guide: Your Complete Resort & Transfer Companion
Discover Okurcalar: a resort hub on the western Alanya coast near Side. Beaches, family tips, things to do and easy fixed-price airport transfers.
Read more →Payallar Holiday Guide: Authentic Coastal Living West of Alanya
Discover Payallar, a relaxed local town west of Alanya with uncrowded beaches, honest prices and easy private airport transfers from Antalya and Gazipaşa.
Read more →Demirtaş Holiday Guide: Authentic Coastal Türkiye East of Alanya
Discover Demirtaş, an unspoilt farming village east of Alanya with a long natural beach, banana valleys and private transfers from Gazipaşa Airport.
Read more →Gazipaşa Holiday Guide: Slow-Living Coast, Selinus Ruins and Hidden Coves
Discover Gazipaşa: a laid-back farming town with ancient Selinus ruins, the Koru cove and local prices. Plus easy private airport transfers from GZP and Antalya.
Read more →Side Holiday Guide: Ancient Ruins, Sandy Beaches and Your Airport Transfer
Discover Side: a Roman old town between two sandy beaches, with the Temple of Apollo, restaurants and easy private transfers from Antalya and Gazipaşa airports.
Read more →Manavgat Travel Guide: Waterfall, River Cruises and the Real Türkiye
Discover Manavgat, the riverside Turkish town near Side: its famous waterfall, green-river boat cruises, vast bazaar and easy private airport transfers.
Read more →Belek Holiday Guide: Golf, Five-Star Spas and a Pristine Coast
Discover Belek, Türkiye's polished golf and spa capital: championship courses, five-star resorts, a groomed beach and easy private transfers from Antalya Airport.
Read more →Alanya Food & Drink Guide: What to Eat & Where
From kahvaltı feasts and harbour seafood to baklava, künefe and rakı — your full guide to what to eat and drink in Alanya, and where to find the best.
Read more →Money, Currency & Tipping in Alanya: A Visitor Guide
Everything you need to know about money in Alanya: the Turkish lira, cards vs cash, ATMs, exchange, tipping customs and daily budget tips.
Read more →Shopping & Markets in Alanya: What to Buy & Where
A friendly guide to shopping in Alanya — weekly district markets, what to buy, bargaining etiquette, spotting fakes and getting it all back to your hotel.
Read more →Alanya Nightlife Guide: Bars, Clubs & Evenings Out
Discover Alanya nightlife: buzzy harbour bars, famous beach clubs, relaxed seafront evenings and quiet districts, plus safe late transfers home.
Read more →The Perfect 3-Day Alanya Itinerary
A relaxed, day-by-day plan for three days in Alanya — castle and Old Town, a sea-cave boat trip and harbour evening, then an inland day at Sapadere Canyon and Dim Cave, with eating and transfer tips.
Read more →The Perfect 5-Day Alanya Itinerary
A relaxed, day-by-day plan for five days in Alanya: castle and beaches, a day trip to Side and the Manavgat Waterfall, a slow spa-and-bazaar day, and an adventure half-day in the mountains.
Read more →The Perfect One-Week Alanya Itinerary
A realistic seven-day Alanya itinerary covering the castle and old town, a boat trip, Sapadere and Dim, Side and Manavgat, a beach day, an optional long day trip, and a relaxed finale.
Read more →Alanya in 48 Hours: A Perfect Weekend
Only a weekend in Alanya? This tight, high-impact two-day plan covers the castle, Cleopatra Beach, the harbour, a boat trip or Sapadere Canyon, plus arrival tips to save precious time.
Read more →Where to Stay in Alanya: Best Areas
A practical, honest guide to choosing where to stay in Alanya, comparing the centre, Mahmutlar, Kestel, Tosmur, Oba, Cikcilli and the western resorts of Konakli, Avsallar and Incekum by budget and travel style.
Read more →Getting Around Alanya: A Local Transport Guide
An honest, practical guide to getting around Alanya, from the dolmus minibuses and metered taxis to car hire on the D-400, walking the seafront and booking private transfers for airport runs and day trips.
Read more →Essential Turkish Phrases for Your Alanya Holiday
A friendly mini phrasebook of useful Turkish for your Alanya holiday, grouped by theme with simple pronunciation hints — from greetings and ordering coffee to bargaining, directions and emergencies.
Read more →Alanya Practical Info: A Survival Guide
Everything you actually need to know before landing in Alanya: money and tipping, SIM cards and wifi, plugs and voltage, tap water and pharmacies, emergency help, and local opening hours and etiquette.
Read more →Mahmutlar Guide: Beaches, Living & Transfers
Modern apartments, a long pebble-and-sand beach and a big international community — your complete guide to Mahmutlar, just east of Alanya.
Read more →Konaklı Holiday Guide
Sandy beaches, friendly resorts and easy day trips just west of Alanya — your complete guide to a relaxed Konaklı holiday in Türkiye.
Read more →Avsallar Holiday Guide
Discover Avsallar west of Alanya: soft-sand Incekum Beach, pine-backed coves, big all-inclusive resorts and easygoing family days by the Med.
Read more →Sapadere Canyon: A Complete Guide
Cool walkways, icy turquoise pools and a hidden cave await at Sapadere Canyon near Alanya. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.
Read more →Pamukkale Day Trip from Alanya
Snow-white travertine terraces, warm mineral pools and ancient Hierapolis — everything you need to plan a Pamukkale day trip from Alanya.
Read more →Alanya Boat Trips: The Complete Guide
Sea caves, swimming bays and castle views — your full guide to choosing, booking and enjoying the best Alanya boat trips.
Read more →Cappadocia Trip from Alanya
Fairy chimneys, cave hotels and dawn balloon flights — how to visit Cappadocia from Alanya, what to see and how to make the long journey worthwhile.
Read more →Top Things to Do in Alanya
From the clifftop castle and Cleopatra Beach to boat trips, sea caves and canyon adventures — the best things to see and do in Alanya, by a local team.
Read more →Alanya with Kids: A Family Guide
Soft sandy beaches, water parks, gentle boat trips and easy days out — a practical guide to enjoying Alanya with children of every age.
Read more →Day Trip to Side from Alanya
Roman ruins, a temple at sunset, a buzzing bazaar and a riverside waterfall — how to plan the perfect day trip to Side from Alanya.
Read more →Best Time to Visit Alanya
When to visit Alanya for warm sea swims, sightseeing or quieter beaches — a month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, prices and seasons.
Read more →Alanya Travel Tips: Everything to Know Before You Go
Currency, tipping, safety, weather, SIM cards and getting around — honest, practical tips for a smooth and stress-free Alanya holiday.
Read more →The Best Beaches in Alanya
From famous Cleopatra Beach to quieter Mahmutlar coves — a guide to Alanya's best beaches, the water, the sand and where to stay.
Read more →Gazipaşa Airport (GZP): The Complete Guide
Your full guide to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP): location, flights, terminal facilities, arrivals tips and the easiest way to reach your hotel.
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