Alanya Holidays

This blessed spot on Turkey’s southern coast has attracted and bewitched visitors since the dawn of recorded history. Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Ottoman travellers have all laid claim to the town of Alanya at various points in time, and it’s not hard to see why, sandwiched as attractively as it is between the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and the magisterial Taurus Mountains.

A lot of the joy of Alanya holidays comes from exploring its history – fairy-tale castles, ancient shipyards, rustic architecture – but there’s a whole lot more than dry relics on offer here. Seemingly endless expanses of sandy beach, warm seas, fragrant citrus groves, heart-stoppingly beautiful caves, high-end shopping streets, cutting-edge cuisine and a lively nightlife scene combine to create a holiday destination that is much more than a fun escape – it’s actually a really special slice of Turkish life.