Antalya Airport vs Gazipaşa: Which to Fly Into for Alanya?
Two airports, very different transfer times. We break down which one makes more sense depending on your origin, airline, and budget.
Practical advice from someone who drives this region every day — airports, transfers, and the best of Alanya.

Two airports, very different transfer times. We break down which one makes more sense depending on your origin, airline, and budget.

Just arrived? Here's how to spend your first evening without wasting time on logistics.

The castle that has watched over Alanya since 1226. A complete guide to its history, what to see inside, and how to visit.

14 km of rapids through a national park canyon — one of Turkey's most popular outdoor adventures, easy to reach from Alanya.

Emerald water surrounded by pine-covered mountains — the Green Canyon boat tour is one of the most scenic day trips from Alanya.

Cold river water, trout restaurants with tables over the stream, and mountain views — all 15 minutes from central Alanya.

Alanya has been fought over for millennia — from Cilician pirates and Roman generals to Seljuk sultans and Ottoman pashas.

A 3,500-year-old port city where Roman temples stand metres from the Mediterranean — one of Turkey's most atmospheric sites.

Built in 155 AD and still hosting performances — a 15,000-seat theatre that has barely changed in 1,900 years.

A 3,000-year-old city where Alexander the Great walked and Apostle Paul preached — just 19 km from Antalya Airport.

A practical guide to Side — what to see, where to eat, and how to get around this unique ancient city turned resort town.

Not the tallest waterfall, but one of the most scenic river settings on the coast — picnic restaurants, fresh fish, and turquoise water.

Roman gates, Ottoman houses, a clifftop marina, and the best museum on the coast — Kaleiçi is a full day well spent.

Blue Flag sand that doesn't stick, crystal-clear water, and a castle backdrop — Cleopatra Beach draws 2 million visitors a year.

From the famous Cleopatra Beach to quiet coves past the harbour — here are the beaches worth knowing about in Alanya.

A million-year-old cave with four halls, an underground lake, and stalactites that took millennia to form.

Discovered by accident in 1948, this small cave's microclimate has been used for asthma therapy for over 70 years.

Accessible only by boat, this sea cave glows with an unearthly blue light when sunlight filters through the water.

Everything you need to know about public transport, taxis, and transfers in and around Alanya.

Beach season runs May to October, but Alanya has something to offer year-round. Here's what to expect each month.

Temperature, rainfall, sea temperature, and sunshine hours — a practical weather reference for planning your trip.