Guides

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 bazaars of Alanya are a friendly place to learn. Done right, it's...

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

Alanya is famous for its "genuine fakes" — the replica designer clothing, trainers, bags and watches you'll see piled high in the tourist bazaars. For many visitors, browsing them is...

Alanya Market Days: Where & When (Türkler, Kona...

One of the best things you can do on an Alanya holiday is wander a weekly market — they're where locals shop, prices are low, and the atmosphere is wonderful....

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 for souvenirs and genuinely good-value buys — some things here are far cheaper or...

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 it than fridge magnets. From colourful bazaars and weekly markets where you haggle...

Best Hotels in Avsallar & İncekum: A UK Visitor...

If a great sandy beach is your priority, Avsallar and İncekum are hard to beat — and the hotels here make the most of it, with many beachfront all-inclusive resorts...