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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.
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The Best Beaches in Alanya: A Complete Guide
Alanya has over 70 km of coastline with varied beach types: sandy beaches, pebble coves, shallow family sections, and cliff-backed strips.
🏖️ CLEOPATRA BEACH (KLEOPATRA PLAJI) Location: West of the peninsula Length: 2 km Sand: Coarse golden (non-stick) Blue Flag: Yes The most well-known beach in Alanya. Clear water and gradual depth.
🏖️ DAMLATAŞ BEACH Location: Southwest tip, adjacent to Damlataş Cave Length: ~200 m Sand: Fine golden Blue Flag: Yes A smaller beach near the cave entrance. Accessible facilities available.
🏖️ KEYKUBAT BEACH Location: East side, from the harbour to Oba River Sand: Fine golden Blue Flag: Yes Named after Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad. Calm, shallow water. Trees along the promenade provide shade.
🏖️ PORTAKAL BEACH (OBA BEACH) Location: East of centre, near Dim River mouth Length: ~1 km Sand: Soft golden Blue Flag: Yes Gentle waves and shallow water with views of the Taurus Mountains. Free and paid sections.
🏖️ İNCEKUM BEACH Location: 25 km west of Alanya Sand: Fine, powdery "İncekum" translates to "fine sand." Less developed than city beaches.
📚 SOURCES Türkiye Çevre Eğitim Vakfı — Mavi Bayrak Alanya Belediyesi alanya.com.tr — Beaches
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