Alanya, Announced as the chief district of tourism in Antalya

ALANYA

Announced as the chief district of tourism in Antalya, Alanya is historically and culturally known as a region that attracts the most domestic and foreign tourists to Turkey. Alanya, which has the Taurus Mountains to the north and has an area of​​1,600 kilometers, has served as a castle for empires such as Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman throughout history. During the Seljuk Empire, it gained a geopolitical importance during the reign of Alaeddin Keykubad I. Due to its physical structure, it has the Red Tower Shipyard as a peninsula. The Alanya castle was built in this period and has survived to the present day. It has unearthed the remnants of every civilization it has hosted since history and opened the doors of the past to history buffs.

It meets ninety percent of Turkey's tourism aspect due to its climate and nature as well as its historical structure.

According to the past culture and sources, Alanya is known as the most pirated city of its period in the region due to its physical location. By their very nature, pirates needed areas where they could bathe, take shelter and fill their bellies with confidence. For this reason, being a peninsula is said to be a perfect fit for them. However, on the other hand, it is obvious how suitable these physical conditions are for sea transportation. Sea transportation has spread to the present day and thanks to yacht charter companies, access to the pirates' shelters and many coves is provided in Alanya and its surroundings with 4-6 and 8-hour tours and guides.

It is commemorated with slogans such as the Pearl of the Turkish Riviera, the Holiday Metropolis, The Place Where The Sun Smiles, World Tourism Paradise, We Have a Alanya and Alaeddin's City. Alanya plays a big role in the country's economy as real estate tourism and receiving a lot of immigration from cities and countries with northern and colder climates, especially due to its climate.

In addition to its hotels, ancient cities, nature and natural landscapes, the visits to the Pirate Cave, which attracts the most attention and tourists, are frequently mentioned in the world press and cultural tourism magazines.

The names of the castle city Alanya throughout history were called Korakesion in Greek, Korakassa meaning protruding city in Luwian, Kolonoros in the Byzantine period, and Alaiye in the Seljuk period. However, according to a rumor, after Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK's visit, it took its current name after Alanya was written instead of Alaiye due to a typo in the telegram, and it still continues to be called by this name.

It is known as a rare tourism city that has come from pirates to Byzantines, from Byzantines to Seljuks, and from there to the present, preserving all its nature, history and castle.

It also hosts world cuisine due to hosting guests from all over the world.

There are hotels, hostels and apartments suitable for every budget in accommodation. In addition to this, camping areas and caravan camping areas are also full of high demand, especially in the summer months. Economically, the locals of Alanya earn their living from citrus production and tourism in greenhouse cultivation.

Bringing different worlds and different cultures together for centuries, Alanya is ready for you to embark on a blue cruise by taking advantage of its beaches, beaches and nature, as well as yacht charter services, and it is eager to welcome you for the indescribable feelings it will give you.