Alanya Tours & Excursions

Alanya at a glance

Alanya lies on the eastern part of the Turkish Riviera, about 135 km east of Antalya. Its landmark is the rocky peninsula crowned by Alanya Castle, a Seljuk fortress from the 13th century whose walls run all the way down to the sea. At the harbour stands the octagonal Red Tower (Kızıl Kule), built in 1226, and nearby lies the old Seljuk shipyard with its five vaulted arches. West of the peninsula, the fine sand of Cleopatra Beach stretches for kilometres, and right at its start the dripstone Damlataş Cave attracts visitors.

The best things to do in Alanya

The classic is a boat trip around the castle peninsula to the Phosphorus Cave, the Lovers’ Cave and Cleopatra Beach – choose the lively pirate boat, the large Big Kral or your own private boat. The Taurus Mountains rise straight behind the town: explore them on a jeep safari, on a trip to Sapadere Canyon or by quad and buggy. Adventure seekers can fly a tandem paraglider down to Cleopatra Beach or go scuba diving.

Alanya with children

Families love the aquapark, the dolphin and sea lion show at Sealanya and relaxed boat trips with swim stops. After an active day, a traditional Turkish bath with scrub and foam massage is the perfect way to unwind.

Practical tips

Two airports are within easy reach: Gazipaşa (about 40 km) and Antalya (about 125 km) – see our airport transfers. Summers are hot and dry, winters mild, and the sea is warm enough for swimming from May to early November. Free hotel pickup for our tours covers the whole Alanya area, from Okurcalar in the west to Mahmutlar in the east.