Where is Alanya and what are the advantages of live in Alanya?

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Alanya is a city along the Mediterranean Sea and in the south of Turkey, which has many historical, recreational and natural places.

Alanya is a beautiful and touristic city in the south of Turkey

which attracts many tourists due to its beautiful nature, excellent hotels, restaurants and awesome sandy beaches, happy and stress-free moments for all those who have chosen to live in Alanya.

Alanya is the most famous city of Antalya province, which reaches the Taurus Mountains from the north and the Mediterranean Sea from the south.

Alanya has historically been part of the region of Cilicia and the land of Pamphylia and the Persian Empire, which was conquered by the Persian king Ki ghubad.
Alanya then came under the rule of the Greeks and Romans, and during the Roman Empire it was called the Beautiful Mountain, and due to its strategic location has been the birthplace of many ancient kings.

Alanya gained great political importance in the region during the reign of Aladdin Ki Ghobad, the Seljuk king.
This Seljuk king changed the name of the city to “Alaieh“.

There are many sights and historical sites left in the time of Sultan Ki ghbad in Alanya:

including the Red Tower

the shipyard and the castle of Alanya

Alanya was conquered and annexed to the Ottoman Empire in 1471.

 

ALANYA TURKEY

Names of this city throughout history:

Alanya has had different names throughout history. The name Alanya is Coracesium in Latin and Korakesion in Greek, which means city.

The city of Alanya during the Byzantine Empire was called Kalonoros or Kalon Oros, which means beautiful mountain.

Italian merchants also called the city Candelore or Cardelloro.

Alanya was called Alaieh during the reign of Sultan Aladdin Ki Ghobad, after the Seljuk king.

The present name of Alanya was chosen by Ataturk

when Ataturk came to visit Alanya, which was called Alaieh at that time, he was impressed by the beauty of the green museums, the orange groves, the castle of Alanya, the Red Tower and the

shipyard in Alanya. He changed the city from Alaiye to Alanya

which some believe was a telegram by Atatürk, and in his honor the name has been given to the city.

Alanya’s Weather

Alanya‘s climate is hot in summer and rainy and humid in winter.

In general, Alanya has a Mediterranean climate with zero chance of snowfall.

Alanya is known as “the place where the sun smiles“, which is due to the fact that Alanya has long and hot summers.

The city is located near the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains, which cause fog and rainbows in the morning.
The average sea temperature in Alanya is 21.5 ° C and in August it is 28 ° C.

Alanya Sightseeing and Alanya Tourism

Alanya is one of the most touristic cities in Turkey with many historical and tourist sites.
The city attracts many tourists from all over the world every year.
Alanya has the most tourists from Germany, Denmark, the Scandinavian countries and Russia. This beautiful city has a high income from the tourism sector due to its sandy beaches, Mediterranean climate, reasonable hotel rates.

At first glance, the city of Alanya, we see the Seljuk castle, which is one of the remnants of the thirteenth century and built by Sultan Aladdin Ki Ghobad.
This castle is one of the oldest castles in the world, which is located in Alanya and its location along the beautiful beach has multiplied it.

 

Seljuk Castle of Alanya
Seljuk Castle is a historical building in the city of Alanya

Alanya Castle includes :

Ayia Yorgi Church

Sultan Suleiman Qanuni Mosque

Sultan Akshabeh Tomb

Seljuk Bath, ancient sites

City of Zeinab Tomb

Sultan Aladdin Palace

small and large reservoirs

lighthouse and prison and is a historical treasury.

Another historical and famous place in Alanya is the historic octagonal tower of Kizil Kale.

Alanya also has beautiful natural caves that you can visit and enjoy. These caves include: Phosphorus Cave, which was the site of captivity of women by pirates, Damlatash Cave, Lovers Cave and Girls’ Cave.

There is an anthropological museum near Damlatash Cave that you can visit.

DIM CAY RESORT

15 km east of Alanya is the Dry Tea Resort, which is a dream and unique area in Alanya.
In dry tea, you can enjoy the cold water of dry tea river on the hottest day of summer.

This water is the result of melting snow in the heights of the Taurus Mountains and is very cold and pleasant.
There are several guest houses on this river that are ready to receive those who are interested in swimming in dry tea, relaxing and grilling.

Cleopatra Beach

 

you can use this beautiful beach more than 8 mounth’s per year , you just need to live in alanya

One of the best and most beautiful beaches in Turkey is Cleopatra Beach in Alanya, which has bright sunshine and clear waters, and its location right under a green hill on which Ki ghubad Castle is located, multiplies its beauty.

The reason for naming this beach is because Cleopatra, one of the most beautiful women in history, the wife of Julius Caesar and the last pharaoh of Egypt, decides to swim on this beach and swim there.

There are streets along Alanya Beach that are full of restaurants, cafes and shops that always offer the best.

Alanya also has sales centers for handicrafts, clothing and leather products, jewelry, boutiques and various clothing stores.
You can get the best benefit with any age group and any attachment and interest