Where are the best beaches in Alanya? Where to go for lovers of secluded relaxation and parents with children? What all inclusive hotels are there near the beaches? Descriptions, photographs and reviews of tourists. Read about all this in our selection!
Beach holidays in Alanya
Thanks to its good sandy and pebble beaches, Alanya is considered one of the best Mediterranean resorts. The beach strip adjacent to the city stretches for 70 km. The resort does not have large industries, industrial fishing and large ports, so the sea remains clean along the entire coastline. For safety, cleanliness and high quality of service, the beaches of Alanya are marked with the "Blue Flag". A very beautiful view opens up from the height of the old fortress.
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Infrastructure... Any beach in Alanya has a clear sea, sifted clean sand and good beach infrastructure. The most convenient beaches belong to coastal hotels. Some of them have a lot of noisy entertainment, while others are located in small enclosed bays.
The cost... The entrance to all city beaches of Alanya is free. As elsewhere in Turkey, vacationers pay only for the use of beach equipment. A set of two sun loungers, an umbrella and a table costs 10-15 €.
Sandy beach "Cleopatra"
In the western part of the resort, along a beautiful promenade, stretches one of the most beautiful and comfortable beaches of Alanya, named after the ruler of Ancient Egypt. "Cleopatra" has the status of a municipal beach, that is, the entrance to it is free. Connoisseurs of good tanning can rent sun loungers and parasols here, while lovers of water sports can ride on catamarans, water skiing and parasailing.
The two-kilometer coastal strip is covered with fine white sand. The seabed is also sandy, so parents with children like to relax on Cleopatra. The number of people who want to visit one of the best beaches in Turkey is so great that the peak of the tourist season from June to October comes here up to 10 thousand people a day.
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A large number of people are compensated by a convenient beach infrastructure. Near the coast there are walking areas and parks, cafes, eateries, souvenir shops and spa shops. The amusement park and water park, which are popular with children, are nearby. Minigolf tournaments are held in the shady part of Cleopatra, and the Amphora Diving Center is located at the western end of the beach.
Active tourists rent bicycles and go cycling along the beach. Some people like to work out on the outdoor simulators after bathing, while others like to relax in the company of cats in the park near the bubbling fountain.
From any part of Alanya to the Cleopatra beach for 1-1.5 euros it is easy to get there by shuttle buses. Dolmushi stop right in front of the shore.
Finding housing near Cleopatra is also not difficult. Across the road from the beach there are comfortable 4 * hotels Alaaddin Beach Hotel and Xperia Saray Beach Hotel. Kleopatra Beach Yildiz Hotel and Belle Ocean Apart Otel offer more budget accommodation.
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Damlatas beach
To the east of the Cleopatra beach is the free Damlatas beach. It is just a stone's throw from the local attraction - the picturesque Damlatash Cave. Like other public beaches in Alanya, Damlatas receives only positive reviews from holidaymakers. Tourists love it for its clean sea and good infrastructure.
Dolmush minibuses running along Alanya are brought to Damlatash. You need to get off near the Archaeological Museum or Alanya Belediyesi Green Park. If you want to stay near the beach, you should pay attention to the 4 * all-inclusive Kleopatra Atlas Hotel or the more budgetary Caligo Apart Hotel. Both hotels have well-maintained beach areas.
Obamoy Beach
To the east of the center of Alanya is the modern resort area of Tosmur. The Obama Beach, which runs along it, is covered with fine yellow sand and provides all the necessary infrastructure: changing cabins, toilets, showers and vigilant security. The clean coastline is adjacent to noisy disco bars and restaurants.
It is not difficult to walk here from the city center in 20 minutes. A taxi to Obama Beach will cost 8-10 euros. On the first line by the sea are the 4 * Ruritania Hotel and Eftalia Aytur Hotel, as well as the En Vie Beach Boutique Hotel. They all have private beach areas.
Panorama of the embankment in Tosmur
Keykubat Beach
The wide Keykubat beach is in the TOP of the best beaches in Alanya and Turkey. It stretches for 3 km and is located east of Obama Beach. The seashore is almost entirely covered with sand and has separate areas of finely rounded pebbles. The gentle entry into the water and the absence of sharp stones made this beach popular with parents with small children. Vacationers here love diving and snorkeling.
You can get to the beach by taxi or dolmus. The hotels along Keykubat have not only private beach areas, but also small marinas from which yachts and small pleasure boats depart. More comfortable service is provided by the 4 * Monart City Hotel, and cheaper rooms are available in the Merhaba Hotel and Resitalya Hotel.
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Portakal beach
East of Keykubat, in the Oba region, Portakal stretches. The sandy coast, 1 km long, is bounded by imposing cliffs and interspersed with narrow pebble strips. Portacal is a great destination for water sports enthusiasts and is especially appreciated by windsurfing fans.
Like many beaches in Turkey, you can get here by dolmus or taxi. Along the coastal strip there are hotels with private beach areas: 5 * Sunprime C-Lounge and 3 * Sevkibey Hotel.
Beaches in the suburbs of Alanya
Quite good places for a beach holiday are located 5-25 km from the center of Alanya. Despite the distance, it is not difficult to reach them. Shuttle buses - dolmushi go to each coastal village. If you go west from the city, you need to take dolmushi heading to Okurcalar. When moving east, take buses to Mersin. A taxi ride from the center of the resort to the farthest usable beach costs 40 €. Owners of private or rented vehicles need not worry. According to the reviews of motorists, convenient parking lots are equipped near all the suburban beaches of Alanya. Read about car rental in Turkey.
Incekum... A resort town with an 8 km long beach is located 25 km from the west of the city center. In translation from Turkish, the name Incekum means "fine sand". The sandy coast and seabed, gentle descent into the water and good infrastructure attract many tourists here. Incekum is a free beach. Vacationers pay only for the entrance to its eastern part, where picnic areas are equipped.
Avsallar... In the east, a beautiful bay with a large resort village adjoins Incekum. There are good sandy and pebble beaches near it, next to which there are several bars and discos. It is very hot in summer in Turkey, but Avsallar has a lot of greenery, and its shade is nice to hide from the staring sun. Local hotels offer guests and tourists the best spas in the country with Turkish baths, massage and thalassotherapy. In addition, near the beaches is the famous SeaPark, where dolphin and fur seal shows are held daily.
Fugla... A sandy beach with pebble patches stretches 20 km west of Alanya. People come to Fuglu for surfing and other water sports. The beach infrastructure is developed here and the best fish restaurants on the coast are open.
Konakli... Pebble beaches of the coastal village with a large number of 4 * hotels are located just 15 minutes from Alanya. Konakli is chosen for its proximity to the spa center and good service.This place always gets good reviews from lovers of secluded relaxation.
Ulas... 5 km west of the central part of Alanya there is a beach equipped for picnics, so the entrance to it is paid. The coast and the seabed in Ulash are sandy, and next to the beach are the ruins of an ancient fortress building.
Mahmutlar... A large free sand and pebble beach stretches 20 km east of the resort. The seabed in Mukhmutlar is covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very shallow. The beach has sun loungers, parasols, changing cabins and toilets. The coastal village offers the same range of services as other Turkish resorts. However, it is located far from Alanya International Airport, so prices are lower than in other resorts in Turkey.
Beach season in Alanya
The Turkish city lies in the hottest part of the country. From June to September, the sun heats up the coast so much that tourists take care of their feet and walk from sunbeds to water in beach slates. Another feature of the beaches of Alanya is the restless sea. According to travelers' reviews, in comparison with other regions of Turkey, storms are more frequent here. Waves rise near the coast and throw small and large stones into shallow water. Private beaches are constantly monitored, and municipal recreational areas are teeming with sharp rocks after storms.
The first bathers appear in Alanya at the end of April, when the sea water warms up above + 21 ° С. The main influx of tourists, as in other resorts in Turkey, begins in June. At the beginning of summer, by July, the Mediterranean Sea heats up to + 24 ... + 25 ° С, and by August the temperature of the sea water reaches a comfortable + 28 ... + 29 ° С. According to tourists, the sea is becoming like fresh milk, and most of the guests come to Alanya.
In autumn, the air cools faster than the sea, so the swimming season in Turkey lasts until October. Having gained summer warmth, the water cools down gradually. Some swimmers visit the beaches of Alanya until the end of November.
