Located on Turkey's southern coast, Alanya is a popular Turkish holiday resort is surrounded by pine-clad slopes of the Taurus Mountains. Alanya holidays hold the promise of warm summer days, stunning beaches and the gentle lapping waters perfect for swimming and water sports. The city of Alanya is located on a peninsula that the main section of what is considered the Turkish Riviera forms. Much of the fun and sun holiday in Alanya takes place in the bustling port, where boats and yachts bob up and down on the water as they come and go throughout the day. In the evening, the port comes alive with revelers enjoying bars, restaurants and traditional entertainment outlets, frequented by locals and visitors alike.

There are plenty of the large shopper to enjoy a holiday in Alanya, with a good selection of jewelry and clothing stores that offer silver and gold items, and all types of leather and fabric, all sold with enough haggling typical of the area . Enjoy the traditional flavors of Turkish cuisine in restaurants and taverns of the port of Alanya, but there are many examples of international cuisine alongside the ubiquitous fast food joints.

There is no shortage of historic interest to enjoy while on vacation in Alanya. The 13th century Seljuk fortress is just one example of the many preserved buildings and walls dating back to antiquity. There are 150 towers along the entire length of the walls of the citadel, and several ruins of temples and religious buildings. A natural attraction of Alanya is Damlatas Caves, which maintains a nearly constant temperature of 72 degrees, and has an incredible variety of strange rock formations.

To many visitors to Alanya, the holiday is about spending time stretched out on the beach during the day and partying all night in bars in town, well into the wee hours. There is more than enough opportunity to enjoy just that type of beach, Alanya but fortunately manages to maintain its modest authentic Turkish occupation, as well as having a big party atmosphere. To tan with as much force as possible, the hot summer months is the best time for vacation in Alanya. But the mild spring and autumn weather means the opportunity to visit this wonderful area at other times of the year too, and the beaches are quieter too! Book your next holiday to Alanya today and enjoy it for yourself.