Alanya is a tourist town located in the eastern half of the Antalya coastline. It is located on a small peninsula, washed on three sides by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. On the continental side, the city is surrounded by the beautiful Taurus Mountains. Alanya is the second largest resort center in Turkey and one of the major Mediterranean ports. Geographically it belongs to the province of Antalya and is considered the center of the Alanya district, stretching from the water area of Inzekum to the edge of Antalya Bay.

The resort hasgood road transportationThe resort is well connected by road, and in 201035 kilometers away from it, in Gazipasa settlement, an international airport was built, receiving flights from Europe, Asia and America.America. From Alanya to Antalya is about 120 kilometers. It is possible to reach approximately2-3 hours by car and bus. Also in the city operatessea station, receiving cruise ships from Antalya, Kyrenia and other cities. Alanya is characterized as the most tender cozy resort on the Mediterranean Sea with aexcellent subtropical climate. Rest hereis possible even in winter, the air temperature at this time on average reaches +12 - 15 ° C. Winter in Alanyawarm and humid.

A brief look at the history of Alanya.

Alania wasfounded by the Greeks in the 4th centuryBC and for a long timeAlanya was founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC. The presence of a comfortable sea harbor as well as an abundance of waterfront caves made it a haven for pirates. В 65BC, the citycame under the Roman Empire, and after its collapse.After its collapse, the city fell under the influence of the Byzantine Empire, the Kingdom of Cilicia, the Conian Sultanate and the Seljuks. The golden age in the historyof Alania's existence is considered to be the time of the reign of the main leader of the Seljuks - Sultan Aladdin Keykubad. It was during this period that all the main local sights were erected: mosques, fortresses and towers.In 1471 Alanya is conquered by the Ottoman Empire, under the Turkish flag, it passes under the Turkish flagunder the Turkish flag only in 1923.

Alanya sights.

• The mainThe Byzantine fortress is considered to be the city's main symbol. Its high fortress wallsstretch for more than 8 kilometers and include 50 towers, the most famous of which is the octagonal Red Tower (Kizil Kule), 29 meters high.is the octagonal Red Tower (Kizil Kule), 29 meters high. Itsits image can be seen on the flag of the city and on the banknote of 250 thousand liras. Nowadaysthere is a museum on the territory of the Red Tower.

• One ofOne of the most majestic architectural monuments of Alanya is considered to be the Seljuk fortress.Seljuk fortress, built in the 13th century.

• In AlanyaYou can visit one of the oldest shipyards in the Mediterranean - Tersan.

• There areThere are many caves, the most famous of which is Damlatas Cave.