ALANYA

Alanya

Alanya is located at the southern Turkish coast. Behind on a peninsula lying city rises to the Taurus belonging Akdagi.

Leisure and Sports

Unlike many tourist centres Alanya has not only in the area, but also directly in the centre of beautiful beaches. The 15 km east of Alanya, the dim-river valley is a popular tourist destination. On the river canoe trips are possible. The mountains and Akdagi Cebelireis offer good conditions for hiking and mountain climbing, Akdagi is also the official winter sports centre. Attractions

The landmark of the city is the octagonal red tower. The shipyard plant was 1228 under Seljuk rule applied, as well as the well-preserved fortress from the 13th Century castle on the hill of Alanya. At the foot of Castle Hill, the cave Damlatas. The Fosforlu Cave, with a boat traffic, it is worth seeing: The phosphoreszente seabed can illuminate the water. The Andizli Mosque in 1227 by an unusually high minaret flanked the elaborately carved window frames and doors of the castle mosque are among the finest examples of Ottoman woodworking. Nearby there are several interesting ruins sites: Leartis (22 kilometers), Iotape (30 kilometers) and Cyedra (at Kargacy).

Museums

In the Red Tower at the port is an Ethnographic Museum, the Archaeological Museum includes an archaeological ethnographic collection.

History

Before 1471 Alanya in the Ottoman Empire fell, it experienced many different dominations: pamphylischer, kilikischer, Hittite and Greek crew built by the Romans wars and raids destroyed city. Among the Byzantines called Alanya Kolonores ( "Beautiful Mountain"), under the Seljuk Aliye.

Shopping

Alanya is famous for its textiles made of silk. The delicate fabric is made from silkworms won out in the surroundings bred.

Food and beverage

Specialities of the region are laba, meat-filled bags, and öküz helvasy, a sweet syrup made from grapes, with hot, gebräunter butter is served.

Events

Since 1991 can be found in Alanya in October international triathlon competitions.

Climate

Alanya is a typical Mediterranean climate with very mild and rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The average air temperature is 19 ° C, the water has an average temperature of 12 ° C.

Arrival

The bus service along the coastal road is a good access both to the air traffic (Antalya, 135 kilometres) as well as the railway network (Burdur province). Also on the sea is Alanya well with the vessels or cross by ferry from northern Cyprus to reach.

Important phone numbers / addresses

City: (+90-242) 5132111