Guides

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Buying Spices & Tea in Alanya: A Buyer's Guide

Few souvenirs beat spices and tea for value, authenticity and ease — they're cheap, lig...

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Turkish Delight & Sweets in Alanya: What to Buy & Where

Turkish delight and sweets are the perfect Alanya souvenir — delicious, affordable, eas...

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Grocery Shopping & Supermarkets in Alanya

Whether you're self-catering, topping up snacks and drinks, or just after some water an...

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Buying Genuine Turkish Leather in Alanya: A Buyer's Guide

Turkish leather is one of the genuinely great-value buys in Alanya — Turkey is a major ...

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Tax-Free Shopping & Taking Goods Home from Turkey

If you're planning some serious shopping in Alanya, two things are worth understanding ...

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Shopping Malls in Alanya: Alanyum, Neva & More

When you want fixed prices, international brands and air-conditioned comfort — no haggl...

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Haggling in Turkey: How to Bargain at the Bazaar

Haggling is part of the fun of shopping in Turkey — and if you've never done it, the ba...

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Fake Goods & "Genuine Fakes" in Alanya: What to Know

Alanya is famous for its "genuine fakes" — the replica designer clothing, trainers, bag...

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Alanya Market Days: Where & When (Türkler, Konaklı & More)

One of the best things you can do on an Alanya holiday is wander a weekly market — they...

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What to Buy in Alanya: Souvenirs & the Best Buys

Coming to Alanya with an empty bit of suitcase to fill? Good plan. Alanya is brilliant ...

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Shopping in Alanya: A UK Visitor's Guide

Shopping is one of the great pleasures of an Alanya holiday — and there's far more to i...