Konaklı vs Avsallar vs Türkler: Which Resort Area?

Türkler, Konaklı and Avsallar are the three most popular resort areas west of Alanya — all calm, family-friendly and within a short hop of each other and the centre. So which should you pick? The honest answer: none is simply "better"; they suit different holidays. In short — Türkler for big all-inclusive resorts (and the Eftalia hotels), Konaklı for resort comfort plus its own town and shops, and Avsallar for the best sandy family beach at İncekum. Here's the side-by-side.

At a glance

	Türkler	Konaklı	Avsallar
Vibe	Big resorts, self-contained	Resorts + own town	Beachy, relaxed
Best beach	Resort beaches	Mixed sand/pebble	İncekum — sandy, gentle
Town life	Least	Most (malls, bazaar)	Moderate
Families	Great (slides, entertainment)	Great (all-round)	Great (gentle beach)
Distance from centre	~15–20 km	~12–15 km	~25 km
Brits	Highest (Eftalia)	Plenty	Plenty

Türkler: the all-inclusive resort base

Türkler is dominated by large, modern all-inclusive resorts and holiday villages — extensive pools, water slides, animation teams and everything geared to staying put and being looked after. It's home to the Eftalia hotels, so it has the highest concentration of British holidaymakers of the three. Choose Türkler if you want a big-resort, full-board holiday where the kids are entertained and you barely need to leave. There's less of a separate "town" to wander, so it's more about your resort than local exploring. See the Türkler guide.

Konaklı: the balanced all-rounder

Konaklı gives you resort comfort plus a proper little town — shopping malls, a bazaar, markets, pharmacies and restaurants you can actually walk to. That makes it the best of the three if you like the option of nipping out for supplies, a browse or a meal off-site, and it's the closest of the three to Alanya centre. A great all-rounder for families and couples who want a base with a bit more independence. See the Konaklı guide.

Avsallar & İncekum: the beach pick

If the beach is your priority, Avsallar leads — its long sandy coastline and especially İncekum's gentle, shallow entry make it a top choice for families with little ones who want safe, easy paddling. It's a touch further from the centre (~25 km) but has its own relaxed buzz, cafés and a water park, and it's well placed for day trips towards Side. See the Avsallar & İncekum guide.

Which should you choose?

• Want a big all-inclusive resort and to stay put (or you're booked into an Eftalia): Türkler.
• Want resort comfort plus shops and a town on your doorstep: Konaklı.
• Want the best sandy, child-friendly beach: Avsallar/İncekum.
• Want nightlife and sights on foot: none of these — look at central Alanya instead.

One reassuring point: they're all linked by the cheap, frequent dolmuş and short taxi rides, so wherever you base yourself, the others — and the centre — are easy to visit. You're choosing your home base, not locking yourself out of everywhere else.

Getting there

All three are west of Alanya and a similar transfer from Antalya Airport (roughly 1–1.5 hours, Avsallar slightly longer being furthest west). A pre-booked transfer takes you straight to your hotel in any of them. For the bigger picture on choosing, see where to stay in Alanya.

Frequently asked questions

Is Konaklı, Avsallar or Türkler better?
None is simply better — they suit different holidays. Türkler is best for big all-inclusive resorts and is the Eftalia base; Konaklı balances resorts with its own town and shops; Avsallar has the best sandy family beach at İncekum.

Which has the best beach?
Avsallar generally wins, thanks to İncekum's long sandy stretch and gentle, shallow entry, ideal for children. Konaklı has a mix of sandy and pebbly spots; Türkler's beaches are mostly attached to its big resorts.

Which area is best for families?
All three are family-friendly — Avsallar/İncekum for its gentle beach, Türkler for big resort facilities and water slides, Konaklı for combining family resorts with handy shops and a town centre.

Which has the most to do outside the hotel?
Konaklı has the most town life — shops, malls, a bazaar and restaurants within reach. Avsallar has a decent centre too, while Türkler is the most resort-focused.

For more on choosing your base, see where to stay in Alanya and our areas & districts guide. Still torn? Message us on WhatsApp — we're local and happy to help you decide.