Alanya Maldives of Turkey
The Turkish city of Alanya has caught the attention of tourists from all over the world, and despite its small size, it occupies 9% of the share of tourism in Turkey. It has been called the Maldives of Turkey due to its great climate similar to that of the Maldives. Others have called it the capital of recreational tourism in Turkey.
The city of Alanya belongs to the state of Antalya and has acquired 30% of the total real estate sales to foreigners in all cities of Turkey.
Top 10 most beautiful tourist places in Alanya
Alanya Museum:
Alanya Museum was opened in 1967 AD and contains 22,000 artifacts that show the cultural diversity of the city of Alanya from the Neolithic and Hellenistic eras, to the Roman, Byzantine, and ending of the Ottoman era.
Among the most important exhibits of the museum:
- Bronze statue of Hercules.
- A pottery piece inscribed with the titles of the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin.
- Inscriptions in the Phoenician language dating back to 625 BC, which is the oldest writing discovered about the region.
- Antique column heads, tombstones, and Islamic writings.
Ataturk House Museum
The museum was opened in 1987 and represents the home of the founder of the modern Turkish state, who settled in it in the 1930s, specifically in 1935. The museum contains exhibits of personal belongings, household items and historical documents of the founder of the Turkish Republic, in addition to a collection of telegrams sent by Ataturk to the people of Alanya.
Maiden’s castle
There are many legends in Turkey about the establishment of a palace by a king for his daughter, who he loves, in order to be isolated from dangers. There are several sites in Turkey bearing the same name (Maiden’s Castle); Visiting such sites is a unique opportunity for many tourists, to get acquainted with more details of these legends.
Alanya Castle:
Alanya Castle was built in 1220 during the reign of the Seljuk Aladdin in the hands of the Seljuks and on the ruins of the Byzantine and Roman civilizations. The traveler Ibn Battuta described it as “one of the most beautiful regions of the world, and God has gathered in it the various beauties in the country, until he said: And it has a castle with the highest of it, a miraculous and impregnable one.” It was built by the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin.)
The ancient city of Sidra
The ancient city of Sidra is closely linked to the Roman civilization, and this can be seen through the ruins of the amphitheater, the triumphal arch, and other houses carved into the rocks, and the luxurious palaces of Roman kings and princes, in addition to the presence of many institutions and facilities of Roman origin.
Dim River
The Dim River is located 30 km from the center of Alanya at the eastern end of it. The river begins its journey from the village of Alaksie on a hill in the Taurus Mountains, and then reaches the Mediterranean Sea after it has crossed 60 km at the borders of Kestel and Tosmur regions.
The banks of the river embrace many restaurants and cafes, in addition to many trees such as bananas and oranges. The river is also characterized by its cold water, as the snow on the Taurus Mountains does not begin to melt until the beginning of spring.
Cleopatra coast
The coast of Cleopatra is located to the west of Alanya Castle, with a length of 2 km. This coast attracts many tourists for its charming atmosphere, golden sand and pure blue water. It was named after the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, who is said to have visited it and swam in it.
Cleopatra bath
The name of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra is closely related to the city of Alanya, as many of the tourist places in Alanya were named after her, so her famous beach bore her name, as well as other places in Alanya.
Aquapark Alanya
Aquapark is one of the most important and beautiful tourist attractions in Alanya. It is located in Okurcalar district, 40 km from Alanya city center.
It has a capacity of 2000 people and allows all people to enjoy water games of all ages. It also includes 24 different slides, where bungee jumping to a height of 70 meters, a paddling area of 330 meters, a wave pool, and a terrace with a wonderful sea view.
Alanya cable car
The cable car was completed in April 2017, and passes down from Alanya Castle, near Cleopatra Beach, and Damlatas Cave, which is one of the most important tourist attractions in Alanya, where tourists can take a wonderful tour and see the ancient city, and golden beaches.
