Is Alanya the same as Antalya?

Alanya (/?'l??nj?/; Turkish pronunciation: [a'?anja]), formerly Alaiye, is a beach resort city, a municipality and district of Antalya Province, Turkey. It is on the southern coast of Turkey, in the country's Mediterranean Region, 133 kilometres (83 mi) east of the city of Antalya.



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Alanya is a city of Antalya province. Alanya is smaller than Antalya. Alanya has 140.000 domestic population but summers 1.000. 000 people are being in the city.

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Beyond the beach, cosmopolitan Alanya has a rich cultural heritage, with ancient fortifications, a historic shipyard and several compelling museums to visit.

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Its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and natural attractions make it an appealing destination for Russians seeking a change from their colder climate. Tourism: Antalya is a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the world.

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Depending on your perspective Antalya probably has more natural sites (excepting the sea which is equally gorgeous) in close proximity. If your say culture beaches and fun then do go to Bodrum. Where the beaches are in Antalya there are mainly All Inclusive hotels, so less nightlife. Bodrum is famous for fun.

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Antalya is certainly a location that is rich in history, with many ancient sites to explore. You can see Hadrian's Gate in the center of the city and even wander around the ruins of the ancient capital city of Xanthos.

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Be aware that Bodrum is a peninsula with a number of resort towns (including Bodrum City) all of which have their own characteristics and tend to attract a different crowd. Alanya on the other hand is one town. Bodrum City is great for nightlife, dining and shopping but beaches (not swimming pools) are in short supply.

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Bodrum has more minor ancient sites to include the utter ruins of one of the seven ancient wonders (the Mausoleum of Mausolus) but Antalya has more excellent ancient sites available as a reasonable day trip.

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What is the best time to visit Antalya ? April to mid-June (Spring) and September to mid-October (Autumn) is the best time to visit Antalya when you can avoid the wet winters and hot summers. Activities like canoeing, trekking and rafting are the most popular during this time.

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It is highly advised that visitors rent a car while they are in Antalya as having a car at your disposal makes it much easier and convenient to explore the neighboring countryside. For instance, the ancient Roman city of Perge is just 18 km (11.2 miles) from Antalya and is an easy trip by car.

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Best places to visit in Turkey
  • Kas. ...
  • Lycian Rock Tombs. ...
  • Pamukkale. ...
  • Ankara. ...
  • Antalya. ...
  • Izmir. ...
  • Alanya. This summer, can you see yourself on a lovely beach named after the Egyptian queen? ...
  • Olüdeniz. Olüdeniz is a promise of exceptional landscapes, breath-taking nature, incredible beaches.


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10 of the most beautiful places in Turkey
  1. The Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia. High on the Anatolian plateau, the curious landscapes of Cappadocia resemble a fantasy world.
  2. The pools of Pamukkale. ...
  3. Blue Lagoon, Olüdeniz. ...
  4. Gümüslük, Bodrum. ...
  5. The domes of Istanbul. ...
  6. Patara. ...
  7. Kas ...
  8. Ephesus. ...


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Bodrum. When you talk about Bodrum, you mostly talk about the Bodrum Peninsula, rather than the city itself. Bodrum is home to some of Turkey's most luxurious hotels and resorts. Needless to say, it also attracts a high number of very rich businesspeople and entrepreneurs, who choose to live in the region.

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