Unveiling the Tranquil Beauty of Oba District in Alanya Oba is a district in Alanya known as Green Oba because it still has green forest areas up towards the Taurus Mountains and of course the beautiful Oba River which falls into the Mediterranean from the west of Dim River. Nowadays, Oba is the heart of Alanya. Nestled along the picturesque Turkish Riviera, the district is a hidden gem that offers a...
THE 21st ALANYA INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND ART FESTIVAL As the days count down, the 21st Alanya International Tourism and Art Festival is quickly approaching. This year, the festival will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic and Turkish culture and heritage. A star-studded line-up of performers will take to the stage, illuminating the festival with their talent and presence. Yıldız...
Alanya - a coastal town on the Turkish Riviera, is a unique blend of ancient Seljuk heritage and modern resorts. One of the main attractions and must-visit places in Alanya are the Castle and Red Tower. These historic landmarks offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding coastline. Alanya Castle Alanya Castle is surrounded by walls with a length of 6 km and is situated on a...
Avsallar is a small town, which is situated about 22 km west of the city center of Alanya and 105 km east of Antalya. It is located on the seaside between the Okurcalar and Turkler neighborhoods. This charming coastal town is popular due to its stunning beaches, vibrant shopping centers, delicious restaurants, and lively local markets. Beautiful Beaches. One of the main attractions of Avsallar is its...
Antalya, Turkey’s popular holiday destination, has already welcomed over 1 million foreign tourists, as reported by "Hurriyet Daily News." The province is aiming to host 17 million foreign tourists this year, and the governor Ersin Yazıcı confirmed that Russians make up the largest group of visitors, accounting for 30 per cent of all visitors. Germans came in second at 24 percent, followed by...
About Alanya Gazipasa International Airport (GZP) Alanya Gazipasa International Airport (GZP) is the secondary airport of the city of Antalya, which welcomed around 20 million visitors in 2022. More than 25% of Antalya’s visitors have actually vacationed in Alanya. Due to the remote location of the existing Antalya Airport to major tourist destinations in Alanya, the development and operation of the...
Turkey is a unique and exemplary country in terms of its location, diversity and characteristics of tourism in Turkey, and cultural and artistic activities. Blending a deep cultural heritage of civilizations and a variety of geographical attractions, Turkey holds an important place in the international platform in terms of tourism. Civilizations that have left their mark in the Anatolian region date...
AN OVERVIEW OF TURKEY Official Name: The Republic of Turkey Official Language: Turkish Currency: The currency of the Republic of Turkey is the Turkish Lira. The sub-unit of the Turkish Lira is called "Kuruş". One Turkish Lira (TL) equals a hundred Kuruş (Kr). Population: 85.004.000(as at the end of 2021) Surface Area: 814.576 km² Capital: Ankara Number of Provinces: 81 Provinces;...
TURKISH CULTURE Due to its location, Turkey has been a home for the coexistence of different cultures throughout history, Turkish culture is a mixing pot of Anatolian and other cultures. The cultural structure of Turkey hosts a large diversity of people as a meeting point of East and West. In this regard, regions' customs and traditions vary according to geographical location and structure. People It is...
