The large popular resort center of Alanya lies at one and of a rocky promontory which juts out into the Mediterranean between two long sandy beachs. A 13th century Seljuk fortress-one of the most magnificent sights on the coast-crowns the headland.

Alanya is beautiful holiday center of modern hotels and motels numerous fish restaurants, cafes and bars. The cafes that ring the harbour have become popular gat hering places for tourists. From the town's lovely park, the road runs along the coast to the harbour, lined with countless boutiques that tempt tourists with handicrafts, leather, clothes, jewellery, handbags and the amusing painted gourds a symbol of the area.