Turkey travel guide
What to see in Alanya
Long beaches below a castle at the top of a peninsula.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to June and from September to January
Alanya highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Alanya Castle
Walls and views from the top of the headland.
- Red Tower
A 13th-century octagonal tower by the harbour.
- Cleopatra Beach
Fine sand below the castle.
- Damlataş Cave
A stalactite cave next to the beach.
- Harbour
A promenade and boats to the sea caves along the coast.
Day trips from Alanya
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Alanya
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Alanya are from April to June and from September to January.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
- July, August
Heat on the coast and at the ruins
In July and August it’s very hot in Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus, and the coast fills up.
What to do: Visit the ruins first thing; to see them in peace, spring or autumn is better.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the lokanta (canteen-style eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Turkey guide.
Frequently asked questions about Alanya
What to see in Alanya?
Alanya Castle, Red Tower, Cleopatra Beach, Damlataş Cave and Harbour.
What to see in Alanya in one day?
Don’t miss Alanya Castle, Red Tower, Cleopatra Beach, Damlataş Cave and Harbour. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Alanya?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Alanya are from April to June and from September to January.
What day trips can you take from Alanya?
Boat trip along the coast.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.