Guides
Areas
See allIs Konaklı & Türkler Good for Families?
Yes — Konaklı and Türkler are both excellent choices for a family holiday, and they're ...
The Best Beaches Around Türkler, Konaklı & Avsallar
The beaches are the whole point for many visitors to this stretch of coast — and the go...
Central Alanya: What's There & Is It Worth Visiting?
Central Alanya is the area's beating heart — and yes, it's well worth visiting, whether...
Okurcalar: A Guide to the Quiet Resort End
Okurcalar is the quietest, most laid-back end of Alanya's western resort strip — the ch...
Avsallar & İncekum: A Guide to the Resort & Beaches
If a great sandy beach is top of your list, Avsallar — and its famous İncekum beach — s...
Türkler: A Guide to the Resort & Area
Türkler is the heart of Alanya's big-resort belt — and the area many British holidaymak...
Food
See allVegetarian, Gluten-Free & Dietary Needs in Alanya
Travelling with dietary needs? Good news: Alanya is easier than many UK visitors expect...
Eating Out with Kids & Fussy Eaters in Alanya
Worried your little ones won't eat anything but chips on holiday? Relax — Alanya is bri...
Where to Eat in Türkler, Konaklı & Avsallar
Staying in the resorts west of Alanya and wondering where to eat beyond the hotel buffe...
All-Inclusive vs Eating Out in Alanya: Which Is Worth It?
It's one of the big holiday decisions: go all-inclusive and have it all sorted, or stay...
Alcohol in Alanya: Prices, What to Drink & Tips
If you enjoy a drink on holiday, here's the honest lowdown: alcohol in Alanya is fairly...
Is Eating Out in Alanya Cheap? An Honest 2026 Take
Honest answer: eating out in Alanya is still reasonable if you eat smart, but it's no l...
Hotels
See allBest Hotels in Avsallar & İncekum: A UK Visitor's Guide
If a great sandy beach is your priority, Avsallar and İncekum are hard to beat — and th...
Best Hotels in Konaklı: A UK Visitor's Guide
Konaklı is a favourite for UK visitors who want a beach-resort holiday with a real town...
Best Hotels & Resorts in Türkler: A UK Visitor's Guide
Türkler is one of the most popular bases for a British holiday near Alanya — a calm, co...
The Eftalia Hotels in Türkler: A UK Visitor's Guide
If you're a UK holidaymaker heading to Alanya, there's a good chance you've come across...
How to Choose a Hotel in Alanya: A UK Visitor's Guide
With hundreds of hotels around Alanya, choosing can feel overwhelming — but it's straig...
Hotel, Apartment or Villa in Alanya: Which Suits You?
Beyond board type and atmosphere, there's the basic question of what kind of place to s...
Money
See allShould I Bring Cash or Exchange Money in Turkey?
The simple answer: bring a small amount of pounds for arrival, and get the rest of your...
Can I Pay in Euros or Pounds in Alanya?
Short answer: yes, you often can pay in euros or pounds in the tourist parts of Türkler...
Find an ATM Near You in Türkler & Konaklı
Need cash right now? Bank ATMs are easy to find in Konaklı town centre and along the ma...
Do You Tip in Turkey? A UK Visitor's Guide
Tipping in Turkey is appreciated but not obligatory — it's a thank-you for good service...
GBP to TRY: The Best Way to Get Turkish Lira
The best way to turn your pounds into Turkish lira for an Alanya holiday is a simple mi...
Can I Use Revolut in Turkey?
Yes — Revolut works well in Turkey, and it's one of the most popular cards UK traveller...
Practical
See allPractical Things to Know Before Visiting Alanya
A little local know-how makes any holiday smoother. You've sorted your entry requiremen...
Basic Turkish Phrases for Your Alanya Holiday
First, the reassuring bit: you don't need to speak any Turkish to enjoy Alanya. English...
What Plug Adapter Do I Need for Turkey?
Quick answer: you need a European two-pin travel adapter (Type C/F) for Turkey. Turkey ...
Staying Connected in Turkey: SIM, eSIM & Wifi
Staying online in Turkey is easy and cheap if you plan ahead — but there's one rule tha...
Entry Requirements for Alanya: What to Know Before You Fly
Good news: getting into Turkey as a UK visitor is refreshingly simple — no visa, no e-v...
Do UK Citizens Need a Visa for Turkey? (2026)
Short, clear answer: no — UK citizens do not need a visa for Turkey for a holiday. If y...
Safety
See allEmergency Dentist in Türkler & Konaklı: What to Know
If you've got a dental emergency while staying in Türkler or Konaklı, the reassuring ne...
What to Do If You Get Toothache on Holiday in Alanya
Toothache on holiday is miserable, but don't panic — Alanya is well set up to help, and...
Mosquitoes & Bites in Alanya: What to Know
Mosquitoes in Alanya are best described as an occasional annoyance, not a health worry....
Is the Food Safe to Eat in Alanya?
Yes — the food in Alanya is generally safe and genuinely delicious, street food include...
Is Alanya Safe for Solo Female Travellers?
Generally, yes — Alanya is a comfortable destination for solo female travellers, and pl...
Common Tourist Scams in Alanya & How to Avoid Them
Let's be clear upfront: the "scams" you'll meet in Alanya are almost always about payin...
Shopping
See allBuying Spices & Tea in Alanya: A Buyer's Guide
Few souvenirs beat spices and tea for value, authenticity and ease — they're cheap, lig...
Turkish Delight & Sweets in Alanya: What to Buy & Where
Turkish delight and sweets are the perfect Alanya souvenir — delicious, affordable, eas...
Grocery Shopping & Supermarkets in Alanya
Whether you're self-catering, topping up snacks and drinks, or just after some water an...
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 ...
Tax-Free Shopping & Taking Goods Home from Turkey
If you're planning some serious shopping in Alanya, two things are worth understanding ...
Shopping Malls in Alanya: Alanyum, Neva & More
When you want fixed prices, international brands and air-conditioned comfort — no haggl...
Transport
See allHow to Get from the Airport to Your Hotel in Alanya
Once you've landed, there are four main ways to get from the airport to your hotel in A...
Antalya or Gazipaşa: Which Airport for Alanya?
Two airports serve Alanya, and the difference matters more than most UK visitors realis...
Getting to Side & Manavgat from Alanya
Side and Manavgat are two of the most popular day trips west of Alanya — Side for its a...
Do I Need to Hire a Car in Alanya?
For most visitors staying around Türkler, Konaklı and Avsallar, the honest answer is no...
Taxi Prices in Alanya: What to Expect
Taxis in Alanya are metered and generally reasonable — short hops around the resorts ar...
Is There Uber in Alanya? (And What to Use Instead)
Short answer: sort of, but not the way you're used to. Uber does operate in Turkey, but...
Weather
See allDoes It Rain in Alanya? When & How Much
Here's the reassuring headline: Alanya enjoys around 300 sunny days a year, and through...
Sea Temperature in Alanya: Can You Swim, and When?
Good news for beach lovers: Alanya's sea is comfortably swimmable for around half the y...
Alanya in Winter (November–March): What's It Like?
Winter in Alanya is a different beast from the summer resort everyone pictures — and it...
Alanya in July & August: How Hot Does It Get?
July and August are Alanya's hottest and busiest months — peak summer in every sense. D...
Alanya in September: Weather & What to Expect
If you love proper summer warmth but could do without the August crush, September might...
Alanya in May: Weather & What to Expect
May is one of the loveliest months to visit Alanya, and a brilliant choice if you want ...
