Why Everyone Loves Alanya, Turkey
Alanya, Turkey is one of the most visited cities on the Mediterranean coast. This video shows daily life, tourist attractions, and local prices in Alanya.
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We show real life in Alanya: walking to our rental apartment, breakfast on the terrace, and a look inside a typical Turkish fridge to show everyday food and prices in Turkey. The weather in September stays around +30 °C, and most apartment complexes include a free pool for residents.
Next we visit Oba Beach Alanya, a quiet residential district with long sandy beaches and clear water. We stop by popular local cafes and restaurants such as Kahveland, showing what eating out in Alanya looks like. Migros and 5M Migros supermarkets offer local and imported food, including gluten- and lactose-free products.
You will also see how to buy a Turkcell SIM card (bring your passport), outdoor gyms near the beach, bus stops with taxi call buttons, and how to pay with the Alanya Card or a bank card on local buses. In the city centre we pass the bazar market, shops like Mavi, DeFacto and Ambar with affordable Turkish clothes, and international brands inside Alanyum Mall. Clothing prices in Turkey remain lower than in Western Europe, though the Turkish lira exchange rate changes quickly.
The walk continues through Alanya city centre with cafes such as Mado, cheap restaurants, and ice-cream shops. We visit Kleopatra Beach Alanya, one of the best beaches in Turkey with fine sand and turquoise water. The video shows sushi cafes, outdoor markets in Oba, and evening walks through the lively streets of Alanya. You’ll also see Damlatas Beach, Shakespeare Coffee & Bistro, McDonald’s, Koton store, and many small Turkish restaurants serving traditional food.
We visit Teleferik cable car to Alanya Castle, walk through the Old Town Marina, visit the Red Tower, and enjoy panoramic views over the city. The historic castle dates back to the Byzantine and Roman eras and later became an open-air museum. From the hilltop, the 6.5-kilometer wall and towers surround one of the most scenic parts of Alanya.
After exploring the historic area, the video continues through Devlet Bahceli Park with its large Alanya sign overlooking the city and sea.
Near Kleopatra Beach there are many hotels, bars, and cafes along the promenade, including Yemen Kahvesi. We also show the Alanya Marina with boat tours and seafood restaurants, and the beautiful Kedi Evi Park — a green garden full of cats in the centre.
Evenings in Alanya often include weddings and fireworks; you’ll see how celebrations sound from residential areas. The vlog ends with our last day in Alanya, a short taxi ride to the bus station, and tickets for the minibus to Antalya for 40 lira per person.
This video is perfect if you want to see Alanya city centre, beaches, markets, shopping streets, apartments, and transport in detail. You’ll find useful information for planning a trip, vacation, or long stay.
*Alanya, Turkey Information & Practical tips*
Alanya, Turkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Turkish Riviera, combining warm weather, long sandy beaches, and a lively city atmosphere. Located about 130 kilometers from Antalya, Alanya offers a mix of ancient history, scenic landscapes, and modern seaside life.
The weather in Alanya is warm most of the year. From May to October, the temperature stays between +28 and +35 °C, with sea water around +26 °C — perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and outdoor dining. Winter months are mild, about +15 to +20 °C during the day, so it’s possible to visit year-round. Spring and autumn are ideal if you prefer fewer crowds and comfortable sightseeing weather.
Top attractions include Alanya Castle and its panoramic views, the Red Tower, and Damlataş Cave. The city’s main beaches, such as Kleopatra Beach and Oba Beach, have soft sand, clear water, and plenty of cafes and water sports. You can take boat tours from the marina, ride the cable car up to the castle, or explore local markets and bazaars full of Turkish spices, souvenirs, and handmade goods.
About me:
I’m Olga, a long-term traveler and expat who has been living in and exploring Turkey since 2017. I’ve stayed in Istanbul, Antalya, and Alanya, explored Side, Kemer, Belek, Izmir, Bodrum, Marmaris, and beyond. On this channel, I share practical travel guides, relocation tips, and real-life insights about life in Turkey and other countries I’ve lived in.
I’m currently living in Bulgaria and reposting a few of my older videos from Turkey since I can’t keep them on my other channel anymore. This is one of the older videos. But I’m also working on new travel content around the Mediterranean, so there’s a lot more coming soon!