Alanya, a paradise among Turkey's tourist destinations

Alanya, a paradise among Turkey's tourist destinations

Alanya is a charming coastal city and the jewel of Turkey's tourism capital,

lying in the south-west of the Turkish Republic,

specifically in the Mediterranean province of Antalya,

and it is 135 km to the east of the city of Antalya,

and because of its shape, resembling a small island looking out over the Mediterranean

below the Taurus Mountains, its location is strategic and its climate mild and appealing
Alanya is the top destination for tourists and is known as the jewel of Turkey's tourism capital,

as its exceptionally beautiful, pristine coast draws Arab and foreign visitors,

Alanya's beauty is also marked by its important historical landmarks and monuments
and every year cultural and sporting festivals and numerous tourism events are held here,

Nearby is an international airport, Antalya airport, and the city also has a domestic airport, Gazipaşa airport,

and it has two harbours, one for tourism and the other commercial .

Alanya's climate is moderate: hot in summer but tending to mild, and warm and rainy in winter.

It is also home to Alanya castle

This castle is considered an open-air museum
dating from the thirteenth century, built after the conquest of Alanya in 1220 by Alaeddin Keykubad
and inside it you will see the ruins of a Seljuk cistern and reservoir, a Byzantine church, and the palace of Sultan Kabus