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During the past decade Alanya has become the place to be for people of all ages. There are better beaches in Turkey but the Cleopatra beach which lies to the west of the resort is up to most beach lovers standard. As with any popular beach resort you'll be spoilt for choice if you are in to water sports. What makes Alanya attractive is that it can offer something for everyone. The narrow alleyways are lined with traditional shops and stalls tempting shoppers with their colourful boutiques and stalls of cheese-cloth dresses, carpets, copper and jewellery. If shopping isn't for you then enjoy a stroll along the waterfront where you'll find plenty of friendly bars, tea-houses and cafes. At nighttime you can take your pick from lively bars to discos that are situated on the edge of the town of Alanya or just laze around enjoying your meal from one of the many restaurants which offer an excellent range of international and traditional cuisine. Cheap flights and holidays are available to Alanya.

Region - Turkish Riviera.
Country - Turkey.
Capital City - Ankara.
Language - Turkish. English widely spoken.
Religion - Islam.
Visas - 3 month visas are issued at point of entry for ?10. Passport must have a minimum validity of three months, six months is recommended.
Currency - Turkish Lira. About TL2.6million = ?1. From January 2005 New Turkish Lira introduced where YTL1 = TL1million.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Alanya.
Time Difference - GMT +2 hours.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Alanya Airport - AYT (Antalya).
Distance from Alanya Airport - Approximately 65 miles.
Taxi Fare from Alanya Airport - Approximately £80.

Driving in Turkey - In Alanya traffic drives on the left. British licence is acceptable if hiring a car. Taking your own car to Turkey requires international licence.
Electricity in Turkey - In Alanya it is 220 volts. Adaptor required.
Turkey International Dialing Code - 0090.
Alanya Public Phones - Coin and phonecard operated public telphones in Alanya..
Alanya Mobile Phones - All major networks in Alanya.

Emergency numbers in Alanya - 155 (police); 110 (fire); 112 (ambulance).
Alanya Health Risks - In Alanya precautions against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid are recommended. Depending on season and area visited precautions against Malaria also recommended.

Shop Opening Times in Alanya - Alanya Banks open 08.30-12.00 and 13.30-17.00 Mon-Fri. Alanya Shops open 09.30-19.00. Alanya Office hours (government) are 08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30 Mon-Fri.

Public Holidays in Alanya - Alanya Public Holidays are January 1, 19-23, April 23, May 19, August 30, October 29, November 2-5.

Alanya Accommodation - In Alanya there is accommodation to suit every taste and pocket ranges from five-star hotels to more modest establishments. Five-star hotel prices are less than in most European countries. There are also motels in Alanya with separate chalets, holiday villages on the coast and bed and breakfast accommodation. Rooms in private homes are sometimes available. Alanya Campsites are clearly signposted. There are also facilities for young people and students.

Tipping in Alanya - Alanya hotels and restaurants include service in the bill, a tip of 5% is suggested. Tip taxi drivers 10%.

Alanya Standard of Living - In Alanya a Bottle of beer YTL3.9 (?1.50), can of coke YTL1.3 (50p), basic meal YTL26 (?10), good meal YTL39 (?15).

Alanya Climate - Alanya enjoys a Mediterranean climate of hot summers and mild winters on the Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.

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