There are two markets in Mahmutlar. Food, leather goods and clothing are for sale in both markets. The first market in Mahmutlar is on Tuesdays. The market is mainly equipped with leather goods and clothing, but you can also find fruit and vegetables. Every Tuesday at the eastern end of Barbaros street. The second market is on Saturdays and is […]
Morning sun, incredibly clear water and in the background the beautiful Alanya Castle and Red Tower – what a perfect environment for paddling around! A big advantage of this activity is that you don’t need any special skills besides a little balance. It’s actually quite relaxing, with plenty of time to enjoy the see views and get a tan! I […]
The Red Tower and Castle are really the symbols of the city of Alanya. Alanya is located to the east of Antalya and Side. North of Alanya lies the Taurus Mountains, and to the south the Mediterranean Sea. The Red Tower of Alanya Alanya’s Red Tower is next to the harbor and was built in the 13th century to supervise […]
Damlataş Cave (Turkish: Damlataş Mağarası) is a cave in the Alanya district of Antalya Province, in southern Turkey. The cave is located west of Alanya Castle on the Mediterranean coast in Alanya. The entrance to the cave faces the beach. History The cave was accidentally discovered during mining activities in a quarry used for the construction of Alanya harbor in […]
Since 2017, there is a cable car from Damlatas beach in Alanya that takes you to the castle on top of the rock. You can enjoy the beautiful view along the way. A return ticket costs 25 TL (approximately € 4 in 2020) and the ride takes approximately 3 minutes. Visit The cable car Alanya is approximately 25 minutes driving […]
Alanya is located on the Turkish south coast. It is much smaller than Antalya. Despite that, it has everything you expect from a modern place. Alanya is extremely popular as a holiday destination. It’s a mix of great weather, beautiful beaches and authenticity. History Alanya Alanya has a long history. In any case, the place already occurs in history in […]
Turkije staat erom bekend dat het best warm kan zijn. Het is dan lekker om in het water af te koelen. Dit kan het best bij Aqua Park Alanya. Er zijn meer dan 20 water glijbanen waar je vanaf kunt gaan, en er zijn ook barren en restaurants. Kortom, geweldig voor een dagje afkoelen!
Dimcayi is located 15 kilometers inland from Alanya. It is an area of great landscaping with picnic tables under old trees for those guests who want to sit with their feet in the water. In some restaurants you can even sit at authentic tables on rafts on the river. The trout here is excellent, fresh from the river. This area […]
There are about 3000 caves in Turkey. The Dim Cave, located about 11 kilometers from Alanya, is the first cave to be opened to visitors. If you’ve had enough of the beach and the sun for a while, a trip to the Dim Cave is definitely recommended. There are several excursion agencies that offer this trip, but how nice is […]
Sapadere is known for its beautiful valley. The valley has a footbridge of no less than 538 meters that crosses the river. It is a great experience to walk on this. The gorge itself is 300 meters long and ends at a beautiful waterfall. There are many small restaurants and swimming spots in the Canyon. There are also regular toilets […]
The Manavgat Waterfalls are located three kilometers north of the seaside town of Side. The waterfalls may not be that high, but the white foam heads are raging against the rocks. Close to the falls you can rest after a long day in one of the shady tea houses or restaurants. Boat trip From the town you can take a […]
Aspendos is an ancient Greco-Roman city just off the coast of Antalya. It is best known for the amphitheater, which is the best-preserved example in the whole world. There was also a city with a market, temple and other buildings. History Aspendos was the most important city in Pamphylia, a Roman province. It was located along the Eurymedon River, 16 […]
Side is a tourist town on the coast of the Mediterranean. It is located between Antalya (west) and Alanya (east). Below is a list of things to do and see in Side. Shopping Side is very touristy. This means there are many shops where you can buy all kinds of products. For example, Side is known for the good quality […]
(Yeşil Kanyon), Oymapınar, Manavgat Green Canyon tour is a great boat trip to the beauties of nature, created from a reservoir. The only thing in Turkey that allows boat trips. Enjoy a calm and relaxing cruise on the green reservoir in the Taurus Mountains. There are more than 300 reservoirs in Turkey. The Oymapınar Dam, which created the Green Canyon, […]
Mamure Castle (Turkish: Mamure kalesi) is a well-preserved medieval castle located 6 kilometers east of Anamur in the province of Mersin. The castle has a beautiful location, right on the sea. History The castle was built in the 13th century by the rulers of Cilician Armenia, on the foundations of a Roman fortress from the 3rd century AD. It was […]
CURRENT: The caves are unfortunately certainly not open until 2021 due to work. The Altinbesik Cave (Altınbeşik Mağarası) is located on the west side of the steep Manavgat hill. It is a horizontal and partly active cave system and its name comes from the Altinbesik hill, at the top of the cave. This region of the Taurus Mountains has a […]
he unique knotted houses are located in Düğmeli Evler. The reason for being called knotted houses stems from the architecture. They used the wood they cut from the cedar tar tree as a skeleton, clamped it together, built the building by stacking the bricks and without using mortar or cement. Because the outer parts of the skeleton resembled a knot, […]
North of Denizli, about 5 and a half hours drive from Villa Carlijn, is the special Pamukkale. The natural phenomenon means in the Turkish Castle of Cotton. Pamukkale is a huge tourist attraction and that is especially noticeable in the summer. Buses come and go, so you sometimes have to shuffle foot by foot along the paths. However, this does […]