Shopping in Alanya: A UK Visitor's Guide
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Shopping is one of the great pleasures of an Alanya holiday — and there's far more to it than fridge magnets. From colourful bazaars and weekly markets where you haggle for spices, leather and the famous "genuine fakes," to modern malls with fixed prices and international brands, Alanya covers every kind of shopper. Here's a UK visitor's guide to where to go, what to buy, and how it all works — including how to shop like a local rather than a tourist.
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The Alanya shopping scene
Alanya has two distinct shopping worlds, and the smart move is to use both. There's the traditional side — atmospheric bazaars and weekly street markets where cash is king, haggling is expected, and you'll find everything from spices to leather to designer look-alikes. And there's the modern side — air-conditioned malls with fixed prices, international and Turkish brands, food courts and cinemas. One is about the thrill of the bargain; the other about comfort and certainty.
Bazaars & weekly markets
Every area has its weekly market (locals name them by the day, like "Salı Pazarı" for Tuesday market), selling fresh produce, spices, tea, household goods, clothes and souvenirs — and they're cheaper than the purpose-built tourist bazaars. There's also the big Friday market (Cuma Pazarı) in central Alanya, stretching from the harbour into town, and the colourful marina bazaar. Wherever you're staying — including around the Eftalia hotels in Türkler — there's likely a market day nearby. Full list and days: Alanya market days: where & when.
Shopping malls
For brands, comfort and fixed prices (no haggling), Alanya's malls deliver:
- Alanyum — the biggest, on the D-400, with 50+ brands, a Carrefour supermarket, food court and cinema.
- Neva Outlet — opposite Alanyum, good for discounted brands like Adidas, Koton and US Polo.
- Time Center — family-oriented, local brands and sweets.
- Mall of Alanya — a newer addition to the city's mall scene.
More detail: shopping malls in Alanya. One thing worth knowing: the malls have fast food and chains, but a taxi there and back from the resorts can cost €20+ — so if it's the familiar food you're after rather than the shopping, you can have it delivered to your hotel commission-free instead.
What to buy
The standout buys in Alanya:
- Turkish leather — Turkey is a major producer, so genuine leather jackets, bags and wallets are excellent value versus the UK.
- Turkish delight (lokum), baklava & sweets — perfect gifts.
- Spices & tea — paprika, sumac, chilli, Turkish tea and coffee.
- Gold & silver jewellery, Turkish carpets and kilims.
- Evil-eye (nazar) charms and ceramics — classic souvenirs.
- Cosmetics — olive oil, pomegranate and goat-milk products.
Full guide: what to buy in Alanya. For genuine leather specifically, one of the best-known names in the area is Ponto MK Leather.
The famous "genuine fakes"
Alanya is well known for replica goods — the "Adibas," "Gucci" and "North Face" you'll see all over the tourist bazaars. The quality of replicas has risen over the years, and for many visitors browsing them is part of the experience. It's worth understanding what you're buying (they're copies, not the real thing) and the rules on bringing them home before you do — we cover it honestly in fake goods & "genuine fakes" in Alanya.
Shopping tips
- Haggle in bazaars, not malls — markets expect it (you can often halve the asking price); malls are fixed-price. See how to haggle.
- Cash is king in markets — carry lira; pay in lira for the best value. See how much cash to take.
- Check quality — feel the fabric, check stitching and zips; quality varies a lot stall to stall.
- Be polite and good-humoured — haggling is a friendly game, not a fight.
- Watch for the usual tricks — inflated "tourist" starting prices; see common scams.
- Tax-free shopping can apply in larger shops — see tax-free & taking goods home.
Getting to the shops
The markets, bazaars and malls are easily reached from the resorts by cheap dolmuş or taxi. Central Alanya's bazaar and the Friday market are a short ride from Türkler, Konaklı and Avsallar — see central Alanya.
Frequently asked questions
What is shopping like in Alanya?
Varied and fun — colourful bazaars and weekly markets for souvenirs, spices, leather and "genuine fakes" (haggle and pay cash), plus modern malls like Alanyum and Mall of Alanya with fixed prices and international brands.
What should I buy in Alanya?
Turkish delight and sweets, spices and tea, genuine Turkish leather, gold and silver jewellery, carpets, evil-eye charms and cosmetics. Leather and spices are particularly good value versus the UK.
Do you haggle when shopping in Alanya?
Yes, in bazaars and markets it's expected and part of the fun, and you can often get the price down a lot. In fixed-price shops and malls, prices are set and you don't haggle.
Where is the best shopping in Alanya?
For atmosphere and bargains, the bazaars and weekly markets; for brands and fixed prices, malls like Alanyum, Neva Outlet, Time Center and Mall of Alanya. Many visitors enjoy a mix.
For more, see our Alanya shopping & markets guide. Don't fancy the trek to the shops? We can deliver groceries, food and more to your hotel — see delivery, or message us on WhatsApp.
