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Alanya Lunapark

The Alanya Funfair, or Alanya Lunapark, is an amusement park on the outskirts of the city. There are smaller rides for kids and more thrilling rides for adrenaline junkies. A Ferris wheel with gondolas can give one a bird’s eye view of the city. There are also traditional attractions like bumper cars, a carousel, and a roller coaster. Located on the west entrance of the city on the coast, this park is easily accessible. One can exit the D4000 highway and reach it pretty immediately. There is also the option of availing the bus, but this journey can take up to 2 hours. There are food stalls inside, where people can buy snacks such as candied apples and cotton candy. Many accommodations surrounding the amusement park include free entrance to the Lunapark as part of staying with them. Read More

Alanya’s paragliding track is one of the safest in the world and is one of the most popular activities. The tour begins at the paragliding station on Yassı Tepe Hill on Mount Taurus. The flight prevails over the sea, the cliffs of Mount Taurus, the beautiful city of Alanya and finally, the landing at the famous Cleopatra Beach. After a briefing on the safety protocols and practice with the jump with professionally trained pilots, the paragliding begins for around 20 minutes. The tours generally also includes pick up and drop off from the hotel. Booking can be made in person or online. Read More

One of Turkey's most notable architectural structures, the Red Tower stands guard to the Alanya castle. A simple octagonal structure from the outside, the interior of this tower is rather complicated. It was used to defend the shipyard (tersane), and was said to hold up to 2000 soldiers during a siege. Inside, there are 5 floors, with a tank built to provide drinking water to soldiers. There are many windows for observation and an unroofed terrace with a fortified wall. The view of the coast and Alanya from the fifth floor is truly breathtaking. The Red Tower was used for military purposes well into the 20th century, after which it was renovated into a tourist attraction. In 1979, red bricks were used to reconstruct the upper floors, giving it its name today. There are also exhibition halls throughout the interior, displaying temporary exhibits. The Alanya Teleferik (cable car) runs from Kleopatra Beach to the castle district of Ehmedek. If this isn’t possible, both walking from Alanya’s city centre, and public/private transport is options that can be availed. Built in 1226 under the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Kayqubad I, the Aleppo architect Ebu Ali Reha was commissioned for the purpose. Both their names have been inscribed on the tower. In fact, the defences offered by the Red Tower (or Kizil Kule) gave the Sultan the name ‘the ruler of two seas’. Its historical significance also led to it being printed on the 250 thousand lira banknote from 1992 to 2005. Read More

Located a little further outside the city of Alanya, the ruins of Syedra enclose the remains of Roman settlements. These date back to the 7th century BC, with the civilisation being abandoned in the 13th century AD. Relics from this area have been preserved in the Antalya Archaeology Museum. The entrance gates and remains of the fortification walls are still present. The large basilica is still standing, and many of the stoas (corridors) had roofs to shelter people. The city’s water ancient water system can be seen in the form of plastered cisterns. Other remains include the acropolis, necropolis (graveyard), a baptismal cave, a theatre, churches, a bath with mosaic flooring, and collonaded streets. Syedra is located on a hill facing the coast, 400 metres above sea level. It is recommended to wear full-length pants and covered shoes, as there are a lot of bushes and shrubs at floor level. This ancient settlement is located in the Seki village, 22 kilometres from Alanya. From the acropolis, the city of Alanya itself can be seen. One can reach here by car, travelling from Alanya towards Gazipasa, and taking a left towards Seki village. Public transport can also be availed, with buses going to Seki village. This is an attraction not to be missed, as it gives one a first-hand view into the lives that Turkey once housed. Read More

Alanya has an array of watersport activities offered all over the city. Jet skiing is the most popular. Other water sports available at the beach are parasailing, banana, flyfish and Ringo. River rafting at the Koprulu Canyon is a thrilling adrenaline activity that should be tried out. Diving is also a common activity as the Mediterranean Sea is the most ideal place for diving due to its high biodiversity, good visibility and temperature.