Things to Do in Alanya

Alanya's iconic red-and-white striped lighthouse has guided Mediterranean ships since 1895 and remains one of Turkey's most photographed landmarks.

The city was ruled by the Seljuk Sultanate in the 13th century, who built the famous Alanya Castle with 140 towers to defend against pirate raids.

Alanya's Dim River Cave, discovered in 1899, extends 240 meters into the mountain with a freshwater pool and stalactite formations dating back millennia.

The local specialty *testi kebab*—meat and vegetables cooked in a sealed terracotta pot—originated in the Antalya region and is a must-try in Alanya's restaurants.

Cleopatra Beach is named after the Egyptian queen, who allegedly visited Alanya when it was ruled by her ally Mark Antony in the 1st century BC.

Alanya has over 300 days of annual sunshine, making it one of Turkey's sunniest coastal destinations year-round.