2Base Estate Agency - Buyers guide to property in Turkey

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CONTENTS

3 Step by step guide for sellers To guide you securely through the process we have made this mini-guide for sellers.

10 Property check list The property checklist gives you access to all relevant information related to a property.

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Visual overview for buyers Our visual overview helps you better understand each step in the buying process.

This free property guide is produced by 2Base Estate Agency with the aim to provide you with information relevant to the Turkish property market.

Feel free to contact us.

26 Area guides

14 Buyers guide Our buyers guide is the best place to start for everyone looking to invest in a property in Turkey.

Learn more about each area, discover new places and get inspired with our comprehensive area guides.

Buying a holiday home in Turkey is a great way to combine a financial investment with an investment that friends and family can benefit from.

Turkey is a fantastic country and few other places offer such a wide variety of cultural experiences, genuine hospitality and not to forget a fantastic climate.

Add to all this a price level that is far below any other European country.

Furthermore there is easy, quick, cheap and all year round travel and flight opportunities to Turkey.

All this provides you a setup that makes Turkey the perfect place for your next investment.

This Buyers Guide relates to all the important issues before, during and after the purchase of your very own holiday home.

Don’t forget that advices are often best when given in person.

The refore you should never hesitate to contact us since we are happy to answer whatever question you may have.

Preparation is the key to a successful investment and this buyers guide provides you with valuable insight and information Bo Thygesen Owner & CEO 2Base Estate Agency

I NI TI AL THO UGHTS • Co ntac t&meet wi th 2 B as e • Valu ati o n of pro per ty

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR SELLERS

• Ter ms and co nd i ti o ns • Draf t med i ati o n agr eement

DECI DI NG TO S EL L • Si gni ng med i ati o n agr eem e nt • Hand over of d o c u ments • Hand over 2 x k eys

MAR K ETI NG • Photos • www.2 bas e.co m • News letters • Pro per ty po r tals • M o nthly e-mai l r emi nd er

V I EWING S • V i ew in g : H ow it wo r ks • 2B a se v iew in g s • Lo c a l p a r t n e r v iew ings

I N TEREST ED BUYER • M u lt ipl e v iew in g s • Ne g ot iat ion s • Te r ms a n d co n d it io ns • D raft of sa l e s cont rac t

SA L E • Si gn in g of sa l e s co ntrac t • D e p osit a c cou nt • F i rst de posit pay ment • Fo r sa l e pow e r of atto r ney

F INAL IZI NG Co n f ir mat io n of p ay m ent • Is s u in g t it l e de e d • Ta k e ov e r st at e me nt • Tran sfe r commissio n • Pay me nt is r e l e a se d

“Selling your apartment is a big decision and requires an active and trustworthy estate agent.

The process from initial thoughts about selling until the day where the sale is completed consists of several steps.

To guide you securely through the process we have made this step-by-step guide for sellers.”

a) Initial viewings 1 - 5 days

Investing in a property abroad is a big decision and the procedures are obviously a bit different than those in your home country.

This is why we have made this step-by-step guide.

1-Viewing properties of interest 2-Viewing alternative properties 3-Testdrive properties 4-Re-viewing of properties of interest

b) Additional viewings 1 - 3 days

1-Pinpoint properties of most interest 2-Go over property for sale checklist

c) finalizing the purchase 1 - 5 days

1-Contract draft, terms&conditions 2-Signing contract of sale 3-Buyer and sellers power of attorney 4-Loan 5-First payment, deposit

D) tÄątle deed 2 -1 5 days

1-Title deed process is initiated 2-Final patment 3-Title deed is issued 4-Take over statement 5-Hand over of keys

e) post title deed 2 -5 days

1-Municipality registration, beyanname 2-Registration of electric meter 3-Registration of water meter 4-Inform owners union about new owner 5-Household insurance

F) service 1-Aftersales service 2-Questionaries

The visual overview helps you better understand each step in the process and allows you to follow the progress step by step.

3 ways of getting to Turkey

Test-drive

Do you want to try living in a holiday home before taking the final decision?

We then offer you the opportunity to spend a week in the home of your choice before deciding to buy. This is a great way of making sure that you are taking the right decision.

Flight tickets are paid by you while the rent will be a smaller symbolic amount to cover cleaning and usage of water and electricity.

This offer is valid for those that are genuinely interested in investing in a holiday home.

Package holiday

An investment in a holiday is very individual Here are three ways in which you can start the hunt for your dream property

Combine holidays with the hunt for your dream property Choose a package holiday and combine relaxing at the beach with hunting for your dream property. This will give you enough time to both experience the sights of the destination, enjoy the good weather and hunt for your property.

Exploit the advantages by staying in a hotel enjoy the luxury of having access to services offered by the hotel. We are happy to recommend you the best and most affordable tour operators.

For all of these options and in case it has been agreed beforehand we will refund flight tickets and rent when you choose to invest in a holiday home.

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Inspect ion Trip Join one of our popular inspection trips with departure from the airport of your choice.

An inspection trip is typically 3-4 nights and suitable for those who are interested in a shorter trip with a 100 percent focus on properties.

Before departing the itinerary is planned to suit your individual needs and wishes.

During the trip we will furthermore introduce you to the different areas of the destination.

Property Inventory Internet Guarantees Current owner

Complex Elevator Internet Television/Satellite Nationalities Warranty Building year

Management Caretaker Management company Chairman Meeting summaries Next meeting

Registrations Electric meter Water meter Municipality begenname

Making sure that you as a property buyer has access to all relevant information is among our most important tasks and we pay great attention to this.

Consumption Water Electricty Cleaning Transfer Inspection service Flight tickets

This is why we have made this comprehensive property checklist for you.

Paperwork Title deed Ferdi iskan Ă–n iskan Common area insuance House hold insuance Sales presentation

Yearly costs Maintenance fees Building tax Insurance

Financial figures Official value Buying costs

CUSTOMERS

Service level is high and quick actions is always taken on our requests. The airport transfer works very well and is always on time. Everyone at 2Base office are friendly and welcoming.

Jens Scheffmann

Dorthe & Jonny Petersen

I used 2Base for both purchase of my apartment and after sales service. Also i live in a complex where 2Base is the administrator. The experience and service has always been good.

I can give only my very best recommendations.

Børge Høgh

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I am very happy with both the apartment we bought and 2Base. Even when i got sick in Alanya i got the help i needed from your team.

Effective and genuine estate agency. The whole team is friendly, effective and know what they are doing.

Helle Rydahl Munch

Helle Holm Pedersen

In 2005 we bought our first apartment via 2Base. It all went smooth so when we bought our second apartment in 2018 it was again done via 2Base, of course. We are more than satisfied and award 5 stars :-)

Michael VĂŚldegaard

Rita Hee

Very good and helpfull agency.

Caren Hendrik DuJardin

A very professional company where everything is clear and effective. I really liked their attitude. The service is at the highest level. A very professional and effective company with a Scandinavian approach. Their unobtrusive attitude really appealed to me. The company is also multinational, so most likely they speak your language if English is not mother tongue.

During the years I have used 2Base Estate Agency for buying and selling properties in the Alanya area. I’m very pleased with the company.

They are trustful, helpful and professional so i give them my best recommandations.

Very nice transparent , trustworthy and easy to work with company. Their website and services are among the best in Alanya from my point of view.

I can really recommend them if you want to buy or sell.

Henrik Voss

Alexander Vinokurov

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Asking yourself the right questions is one of the key factors when looking for property abroad.

When answering these questions, be not only honest to yourself but also realistic about things such as economy and needs

City center, close to the beach or in a quiet residential area?

The most popular is often a combination of the above.

That means a location just outside the city center in the suburbs of the city.

This will provide a quiet location with easy access to shopping as well as easy transportation to the beach and city center.

SıZE

TYPE

Apartment, penthouse or villa?

This is usually a matter regarding the size of investment you wish to make.

As a general rule villas are located more secluded than apartments and penthouses.

In return villas will often have a more quiet location.

And with an apartment or penthouse you will often have access to facilities, shopping as well as cheaper price per square meter.

Facılıtıes

PRICE

What is the maximum budget?

Falling in love with something that you can not afford is a bad idea.

Respect your budget and stick to it.

LOCATıON

The time from initial considerations to the day the contract is signed is a very important process. It might be long for some and short for others.

But no matter where in the process you are, we are always willing to share advice, ideas and tips.

The purchase of a holiday home must be both carefully and well thought through.

The refore it is important that you, as an interested buyer, consider as many important aspects as possible.

How many bedrooms are required?

The vast majority of all holiday homes are built as so-called 2+1 apartments with two bedrooms and combined living room / kitchen (American kitchen).

It is also the most popular type of apartment.

But units with one bedroom (1+1) or 3 bedrooms (3+1) can easily be found.

For more than 3 bedrooms a penthouse must be considered.

Since penthouse apartments are located on the top floors of the building the views are often fantastic just as most penthouses gives you access to a private roof terrace.

Which facilities are required?

Most complexes have a swimming pool.

In addition there are often play grounds, ball courts, table tennis, fitness centers, indoor pools, water slides, guard service, pool bar, caretaker, Internet and much more.

Consider which facilities you see as a must and which would just be nice to have but are not essential.

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Properties should only be purchased after being carefully viewed and after investigating and controlling all relevant documents

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Depending on the number of properties you wish to view, the inspection of holiday homes will take anywhere from a few hours to several days.

In connection with the viewing of each property, all relevant information will be given on each property.

Transaction costs and expenses: - Buying price: The price agreed between buyer and seller.

- Expense for registration of electricity and water meters - Expense for proxy if needed.

- Habitation certificate (ferdi iskan): A permit, which each apartment should obtain.

Included in purchasing price Often appliances, air conditioning units, blinds, mosquito nets and/or furniture are included in the price.

Our sales presentation will clearly show this.

Estimation of annual costs: Compared to domestic homes the annual costs for a holiday in Turkey is very low.

Our sales presentation gives an estimate of the cost of each apartment.

-Insurance: Earthquake and house hold insurance are done separately.

- Owner association: Cost to the owners association that takes care of the shared areas such as pool, garden area, staircases, elevators, roof etc.

- Inspection service: We advice all homeowners to join our Inspection Service. 2Base will then pay your bills, provide insurance, visit the apartment on a regular basis and in general be your local partner.

- Property tax, garbage disposal etc. in Turkey: These taxes are generally very low.

Iskan - building and dwelling permits Information about the status of รถn iskan and ferdi iskan.

Often a forgotten topic but nevertheless one of the most important permission/ papers together with the title deed itself.

Viewing of properties

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Once you have received the title deed on the property, You are to be considered as the legal owner of the property.

We of course assist you in the process of obtaining all relevanat papers on your property

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All administrative formalities listed above and mentioned in this buyers guide are arranged and taken care of by 2Base Estate Agency.

You will the refore not spend valuable time sorting out formalities - we simply do it for you.

The process for obtaining your title deed in Turkey: - An approval to sell the apartment must be issued by the authorities, who will check that the apartment or villa is located in an area where foreigners may acquire property.

It is for example not allowed for foreigners to acquire property next to military bases, in village areas, on archaeological sites etc...

All properties listed with 2Base Estate Agency are located in areas where foreigners can acquire property.

The approval takes only a couple of days to get and personal presence is not required for this application.

- Proxy, setting up a local bank account if needed, getting local tax number: This takes half a day and is done together with one of our team.

Once the approval to sell the apartment has been issued, we inform the local land registry office, who will then start the last procedures in order to do the actual title deed transfer.

This final preparation at the land registry office usually takes 2-5 days.

You as a buyer will be represented by 2Base Estate Agency via the given proxy and your personal presence is not needed.

Purchasing process

No one likes to take risks!

That is why we always aim at providing all our customers with a financial secure deal

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FINANCIAL SECURITY To invest in a holiday home at 2Base Estate Agency is safe.

This means that you do not risk any financial loss, even if something suddenly goes wrong.

We ensure that you do not run any financial risk. We do not work with installment payments or “half payment upfront, last part with title deed� concept.

We when ever possible always offer an economical secure payment plan.

Often this can be done by securing the buying amount in a closed bank account until the title deed is handed over.

Although holiday homes in Turkey are available for a fraction of the price compared to an equivalent property in Europe, it is after all still a lot of money.

2Base Estate Agency has sold holiday homes in Turkey ever since the market was opened in 2002-03.

We therefore have the experience and expertise needed.

As an interested buyer you should never forgot that although the local hospitality, the smiles, and promises made in Turkey are often very big, the differences in mentality is at least twice as big.

Always use an experienced estate agent, who speaks the same language as yourself.

A broker, who understands you, that you understand and with whom you share the same mindset and mentality.

This can save you from many disappointments and negative experiences, not to mention the negative economic consequences this may save you from.

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We do not only sell - we also offer you after sales services and are proud to provide a setup that are second to none

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In connection with the hand over of the property we provide all the required arrangements in relation to things as registration of the property, insurance, key duplication, delivery of furniture etc...

Via the Internet you can: - Get an overview of the yearly operating costs such as water and electric bills, insurance payments, management fees and other expenses.

Furthermore we offer you to join our Inspection Service.

- We offer several different services that can easily be ordered online such as. collection from the airport, car rental and cleaning of the apartment are just a few examples.

We then visit your apartment/ villa on a regular basis and pay all utility bills.

Also you can order various services such as cleaning, washing of linen, transportation to and from the airport and much more.

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Hand over and service

Knowing what to expect when investing in your dream holiday home is important.

Read on and find out about the quality of a Turkish holiday home

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Can usually be compared with new European bathrooms.

In Turkey there is a large selection of beautiful tiles, just like the quality of taps, elements, showers and so on are fully comparable with European standards.

Also modern amenities like spa and floor heating are available and often already installed.

As a general rule bathrooms in Turkey nowadays are often bigger than in Europe.

TSE

bathrooms

The quality of a Turkish home is perhaps one of the most discussed subjects.

Because how is the building quality actually in Turkey and which materials are used?

Turkish Standard Institute All materials on the Turkish consumer market - not just building materials - must comply with the guidelines set by TSE, Turkish Standards Institute.

All newer buildings and villas are earthquake secure and are during the construction period regularly controlled by an independent engineers working under license from the Turkish authorities.

walls

Most homes have exclusive stucco ceilings with built in spotlights - a nice touch that gives the home a very stylish look.

Simple stonewall with different layers of plaster and silicone paint.

Newer buildings are isolated.

floors

Kitchen cabinets are usually made of MDF boards.

They can be either painted / coated surface or the cheaper lamination.

The table tops are usually either marble or granite, both in high quality and exclusive appearance.

Usually covered with bright tiles but can also be laminated floors or even travertine and marble floors.

doors

stucco

kitchen

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Front doors in steel and the inside doors are made of MDF with decorations.

Balcony doors and windows are made in PVC plastic with multiple open-close features and doubleglazing.

ALANYAS CASTLE IS A PEACEFUL DISTRICT COMPARED TO ITS NEIGHBOUING AREAS About

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Alanya Castle is one of the most unique districts of Alanya and put under protection of Unesco’s world heritage list. The peninsula divides the town into a Western and Eastern part and the castle itself dates back to the 13th century. It is mainly a quiet area, with outstanding views of the

turquoise Meditteranean sea and Taurus mountains.

Besides some mini markets and restaurants there arn’t many facilities in the area, you would need to travel to the centre of Alanya or to other districts of Alanya to acquire most of your daily needs.

CASTLE

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Several famous attractions are nearby

Walking the old ruins of the ancient castle that are literally just outside your door is a must do.

After making it to the top you can jump into the cable car that will quickly take you down to the Cleopatra beach. You will also find a yoga school here.

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Shopping Activities

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There are a few mini markets to accommodate your daily needs.

You would need to travel down to the centre of Alanya to go grocery shopping etc.

Fortunately, the centre of Alanya is only a few minutes of travel away and has all the different stores you need to supply for yourself, meaning it’s only a mild inconvenience.

Around and inside the castle itself you will find many souvenir stalls for tourists.

There is a bus(number 4)that goes to this area specifically, and it goes hourly until early evening (at time of writing).

The bus will take you to the castle, or to the centre of Alanya.

There are of course taxis available anytime.

Alternatively, you can use the steps built, or the roads to travel down to the centre.

ALANYA CASTLE

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Alanya’s centre is located just at the foot of the peninsula and castle area.

In Alanya’s centre there are numerous shops, cafes and restaurants, and it is the busiest area of Alanya.

Several famous tourist attractions are also nearby the castle such as the ancient shipyard, the Red Tower, Cleopatra beach and the Damlatas dripstone cave.

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Food

In the Alanya castle (Kale) area there are a few small cafes and restaurants (offering some of the best Turkish breakfasts)which are really delightful to visit.

Many of them are located on the cliffs of the peninsula offering amazing views over the town and sea.

The castle area is particularly famous for its breakfast tables and romantic evening dinners.

All in all, Alanya’s castle is a peaceful district compared to its neighbouring areas. Even though there aren’t any daily needed facilities, the area offers outstanding views of both the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus mountains.

Though an important note to keep in mind, this district has many level changes, lots of steps and getting around by yourself requires a good physique.

TOSMUR IS AN IDEAL PLACE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE A LOVE FOR NATURE About

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Tosmur is a quiet, residential area in the east of Alanya and you are close to the Dim River; a famous tourist attraction.

The local Turks have for many years sought refuge by this river when the summer became too hot – the reason for this is the temperature of the river is only about 15 degrees.

The beautiful scenery of the Taurus mountains, and Mediterranean sea makes a pleasurable experience to walk along the seaside, or in the Taurus mountains.

Tosmur will also cater your daily needs successfully, and will provide you with good transportation towards other districts of Alanya.

TOSMUR

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Tosmur is home to the fantastic Dim river

Tosmur will provide you with shops and supermarkets to cater for your everyday life.

There are a few well-known Turkish supermarkets in the area, where many people do a lot of their grocery shopping in.

Apart from these supermarkets, Tosmur has a few butchers, bakeries, 24/7 convenience stores, and produce shops as well as the weekly “Thursday Market’ which is a traditional Turkish market that is outdoors, sells produce, dairy products, and clothes at good prices.

TRANSPORT

Activities

Shopping

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Those who love to walk in nature, or appreciate the natural beauty around them will enjoy Tosmur very much.

As you are able to go on long walks in the Taurus mountains and forests.

If you would like to take a dip into the Dim river, you can do so safely at the Dim picnics north of Tosmur, in Dimcay.

During your visit to those picnics, you can also feast on Turkish cuisine, whilst sitting on a floating raft above the Dim river, surrounded by nature.

If you would like to do something in the residential area of Tosmur the natural choice would be heading for the beach.

Everything in Tosmur is quite compact when it comes to daily needs, thus meaning you wouldn’t need to go on buses, cars or taxis etc.

Although, those who wish to, or need to go to Alanya or other areas, can take the daily buses that come quite often, or alternatively order a taxi.

ALANYA TOSMUR

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Another great site nearby is the dim cave.

In brief, the Dim Cave is one of the largest caves open to the public in Turkey, and has an extremely unique look to it.

Finally Tosmur is located within very short distance to surrounding areas such as Kestel, Oba, Cikcilli and even Alanya city center.

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Food

There are a few restaurants, and cafe’s in Tosmur.

Most of the restaurants will serve you Turkish food, or in contrast, some will serve you European cuisine.

In Tosmur most cafes and restaurants are family owned which makes for a great and more personal atmosphere.

Tosmur is an ideal place for people who have a love for nature. You will not find any troubles when living here when it comes to your daily life.

All the stores are in walking distance, along with bus stops, making it easy to catch a bus to Alanya.

The area is mainly quite and peaceful with access to nice beaches and infrastructure.

THE CENTRE OF ALANYA IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE WITH MANY ACTIVITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN AND NUMEROUS SHOPS About

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Alanya Centre is the very heart of Alanya.

Numerous flashy coffee shops, and clothes shops adorn the streets, with restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines from all around the world.

It is the most populated area of Alanya and even behind the main streets, and shopping districts, it is busy with the

hustle and bustle of vibrant, Alanya.

The main attractions located here are the harbour (with all the beautiful motor sailing pirate ships), Red Tower (an old fortress), Alanya Castle with its splendid history and the historical ancient shipyard all accompanied by wonderful sandy beaches.

CENTRE

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This is the very heart of Alanya

Shop ’til you drop and then go out for a bite of food and some drinks.

These must be among the main attractions of the city center.

Besides that you have beaches, sights, cinemas and literally everything else within arms length

Shopping

TRANSPORT Activities

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Public transportation in Alanya is easily accessible. Buses go by frequently, and many buses passing through the busy streets, as part of their route will take you out to other parts of Alanya. The number 1 (101)bus travels the whole length of greater Alanya close to the sea and beaches.

On the other main shopping street there are many buses including the number 2 (202a or 202B)which take you along many kilometres of Greater Alanya. You are able to book services to Antalya with ease in the centre of Alanya and also find taxis (metered) which are always present here.

There are many shopping areas in the centre of Alanya, with modern clothes shops on the main streets and dazzling jewellery stores, dotted around Alanya’s centre. Stores are seen everywhere ranging from beauty stores to hardware stores.

There are many world-wide known stores in the centre of Alanya.

We have also still got the streets with butchers, small grocery shops, pharmacies, hardware stores, alongside colourful family owned clothes businesses which seem to be on every corner, all hidden behind the busy main streets of Alanya.

In rounding up, the centre of Alanya is a beautiful place with many activities to participate in.

There are numerous shops to visit, and many places to dine at. The aesthetic looking centre is near the famous tourist attractions.

It is a well kept area of Alanya, with many parks, small gardens, and roads planted with trees, flowers and colourful shrubs, but also busy and in fact, a place that never sleeps.

ALANYA CENTRE

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The centre of Alanya is near to the world famous Damlatas beach, Alanya Cable car, Damlatas Dripstone cave and the castle area.

Alanya’s centre is also near to Oba, a residential area, and Bektas which is a more rural part of Alanya on the rising roads going towards the mountains. This is the north of the city. Think of Alanya as the bulls eye, in the center of everything, and everything else is close in proximity to it.

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Food

In the centre, there is a vast amount of cafes and restaurants and fast food outlets offering a variety, of cuisine including Asian and European dishes. There are cafes and restaurants in nearly every street in the centre of Alanya.

Many are the small popular family owned businesses, which serve Turkish tea, and small delicious Turkish meals alternatively there are the large Turkish chain restaurants which are extremely popular amongst the local population.

Even behind the busier streets of Alanya, in the quieter residential areas, there are small cafes and restaurants all offering affordable food and drinks.

THE NORTH HAS STUNNING VIEWS OF THE TAURUS MOUNTAINS AND THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA About 38

Alanya North is the zone between town and countryside.

The southern part of Alanya North is still relatively close to the town centre,

NORTH

whilst the northern part is a little away from the town.

From the area there are exceptional views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus mountains.

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The northern part of Alanya is still close to the sea

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Shopping

This northern part of Alanya does have grocery shops and other daily facilities needed.

Just remember that the further you get up on the hillside, the less shops are available.

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Activities

Here you will find excellent opportunities for hiking in the mountains and pine tree forests.

The area is also great for biking, although some of the hills are quite steep.

There are also several picnic areas and viewpoints here with the new “Alanya Devlet Bahceli” park being the biggest and most popular.

A few buses do go to the north quite frequently, although for personal convenience it’s easier to either use taxis, or your own vehicle to move about.

If you are on a budget, you can walk, or use a bike etc or go on the free pick up services offered by many restaurants and beach clubs.

The north of Alanya, in short has stunning views of the Taurus mountains and the Mediterranean sea. It is surrounded by greenery, and is close to Turkish village life.

In overall, the north of Alanya would be suited for those who wish to live in tranquility, yet also be relatively close to the centre.

ALANYA NORTH

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The northern part of Alanya is still close to the sea, and centre of Alanya, meaning you have easy access to many activities.

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Food

From the lower parts of Alanya north you will have plenty of restaurants, cafes and bakeries to choose from.

Most of these are found around the D-400 main road which also marks the beginning of Alanya north.

Higher up the mountain side only a few options are available.

THE EASTERN PART OF ALANYA IS OFFERING A RELAXED CITY LIFE About

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This district was built as a continuation of the central part of Alanya and therefore is only minutes away from the city center. At the beach road the eastern part of Alanya is very

EAST

busy while normal quite life continues peacefully further up the back.

Generally the area is residential but with a few hotels on the beach side.

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The beach is good for children

At the eastern beach the sea is relatively shallow, it is therefore good for children and other who needs easy access to the water.

In the area there are several gyms and the beach promenade is good for being active.

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Larger food stores and smaller minimarkets are located throughout the area.

At the 25m road (Hasan AkçalĹoglu Cad.) there are plenty of shops available selling everything from clothes to daily accessories and white goods.

In the east transportation is among the best in Alanya. Buses come by every five minutes, and will easily take you to any other area.

There are also taxis around at any time.

EAST

The eastern part of Alanya is offering a relaxed city life. In the east there are many facilities such as gyms, shops, and others and the beach is nearby.

There are many activities you can part-take in the east as there are many parks, and easy access to the greener parts of Alanya.

ALANYA

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The busy city center, castle area and even Oba can be reached easily, even by foot.

This makes Alanya east one of the most central and well connected areas of Alanya.

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Food

In the east of Alanya there are many modern cafes and restaurants, some of them are well known Turkish food chains. There are of course Turkish restaurants and cafes that will serve you Turkish beverages and cuisine.

At the beach road you will find the more upscale choices, several of them located directly on the beach offering amazing views and sunset dinners.

Cheaper and less fancy options are available at the back streets.

IN THE WESTERN PART OF ALANYA THE LIFESTYLE IS QUITE RELAXED About

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Alanya’s western part is a popular area and many different nationalities gather here creating a good atmosphere.

It is close to the sea and the world famous Cleopatra beach, and the

WEST

coast line is several kilometers long and is the main attraction of Alanya west.

Besides that Alanya west offers a mix of both touristic places and more local and low key places.

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There are plenty of restaurants and cafes

A lot of smaller and a few bigger super markets are available for food and daily necessities. Yeni hal - the covered market area - is also a great place for fresh fish, meat, vegetables and other food items with Tuesday being the big day for fresh produce.

Some other shops selling clothes and other items are found but not so many as in the city center.

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Activities Shopping

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Alanya west offers almost any activity available in Alanya.

At the beach all kinds of water sport and beach activities are available,there are also very modern Beach clubs offering many facilities including evening concerts.

The beach promenade is great for walking or running or even just sitting enjoying the ambience. Alanya indoor Olympic sized swimming hall is located here and several gyms are also located in the area.

Are you the adventurous type?, then the paragliding trips also start from here. For the kids we recommend a trip to the outdoor tivoli Luna Park.

The transportation in the west is the most diverse in Alanya and public transportation is available within close reach to take you to the city center or other areas of Alanya.

This is also the place for the main long haul bus terminal, from where you can literally reach any other places in Turkey by bus.

Finally taxis are available from almost every street corner.

ALANYA WEST

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From Alanya west you can easily reach the city centre of Alanya.

The New Yacht harbour, Ulas beach and Konakli are also relatively nearby.

For the more adventurous the ancient city of Hamaxia is just a few kilometers away.

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In the western part of Alanya the lifestyle is quite relaxed and people enjoy the warm waters of the Mediterranean sea.

Everything here is nearby and there are plenty of activities to choose from.

There is a very good choice of transportation and it is therefore easy to reach other areas without too much trouble.

There are plenty of restaurants and cafes in this area.

The more touristy ones are located at the hotels and on the beach road, while the more local ones can be found a bit further from the beach walk.

Fish lovers will be able to find several nice options here.

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Oba is a remarkably modern residential area in the east of Alanya where tourism and local life goes hand in hand.

The summer here is quite busy with the winter period being a lot calmer.

It is near the sea, and is close to many main parts of Alanya including the city centre, Cikcilli, and Tosmur.

In Oba, everything is placed conveniently to provide ease for residents, thus you will not find any problems in your daily life.

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There are also many shops and it is a great place just to walk around and enjoy the ambience and maybe stop for a coffee or other drink that you enjoy.

There is a several kilometer long beach promenade to enjoy which has palm trees and other colourful plants the entire length.

It has a designated cycle lane too so easy for the cyclist who wants a long flat route to the city. You can in fact cycle to Mahmutlar and Kargicak on the sea front.

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A great place for water and beach activities

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The proximity to the beach makes Oba a great place for all kinds of water and beach activities.

The area also has several gyms, tennis- and football courts.

Finally the beach promenade is a great place to cycle, run or walk.

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There are numerous shops all around Oba such as butchers, convenient stores, small-turkish-chain shops, pharmacies, produce shops, and some larger grocery shops. Along with that, there is also a touristic bazaar area which sell clothes and souvenirs, held on a Monday.

At the main road north of Oba all larger furniture, electronic shops and super markets are located.

In Oba the public transportation system is one of the best in the region. The reason for this is that Oba is located in the middle of everything and almost every bus passes by Oba no matter where it is heading.

Along with the public transportation, you’re able to order a taxi anytime.

Oba is a modern place right at the beach and it is said to be the ideal place to stay in Alanya when it comes to how convenience.

Alanya center, Cikcilli, Tosmur, and Mahmutlar are only a mere 10 minutes away by car or bus.

Along with that, all the shops for both daily and entertainment purposes are in walking distance.

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Oba is in the ideal spot of Alanya, with the city to the west side, and with the quieter areas of Tosmur, Kestel and Mahmutlar, located to the east.

Right behind it is the 35 meter road, which has many shops, and restaurants along the road such as Koctas, Migros, Metro, Tahtakale Spot, Vatan Computers and Alanyum shopping center.

Oba is right by the seaside, which means easy access to the beach and beach activities. There are many very good beach cafes/barssome serving delicious food.

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There are numerous restaurants in Oba serving a wide variety of food from all over the world.

Here you will find a great mix of small local restaurants and more touristy restaurants with dancing waiters, disco lights and big screen televisions showing football.

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Kestel is a residential area located between Mahmutlar and Tosmur. It offers several kilometers of unspoiled and often empty beaches. The area is still under development and is very different to

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different to other more busy areas at the coast.

Besides the more laid back features, Kestel still has everything you will need for daily life.

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Kestel is very different to other areas

Several supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and coffee shops are making sure that all of your daily needs are catered for.

For shopping other than daily necessities Mahmutlar and Alanya center is nearby.

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Go to the beach, take a stroll on the beach promenade, work on your sun tan and swim in the crystal clear Mediteranian sea.

For the active people put on your hiking boots or your mountain bike and explore the hilly areas behind Kestel.

You can also cycle from Kestel to the east through to Kargicak and the west as far as the New Yacht Marina, nearly all on a level, designated cycle track.

Also the Dim cave is located not too far from Kestel

From the beach road busses run in every direction towards Mahmutlar and Alanya city center.

Taxis are as usual available from almost every street corner.

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Both Mahmutlar to the west and Tosmor, Oba, Cikcilli Alanya city center to the west are easy to reach by bus or even bike.

The famous Dim cave and Dim River is also very close.

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Several big coffee shops and bakery stores have branches in Kestel.

Besides that there are many nice restaurants to choose from.

At the beach a few beach clubs and fish restaurants offer you the ultimate “beach dining” experience.

Behind Kestel several small and local run restaurants offer authentic breakfast with a view.

Kestel is different to any other area located at the seaside, since it is still very quiet and has very little tourism.

Beaches are secluded and in general the area is very calm.

The area has everything needed for daily life and there is easy access to other more busy and vibrant areas.

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Konakli is situated west of Alanya.

It is a residential area, with many hotels along the coastline.

It has a town centre where there are many cafe’s, and restaurants, along with a shopping mall.

In many ways Konakli is like a miniature version of Alanya with a great mix of both local life and a touristic hot spot.

There beaches with sparkling clear water just waiting for you to swim.

Konakli isn’t only based near the coastline like many other areas of Alanya, it actually stretches a few kilometers north near to the Taurus mountains.

Here you will find a good local village atmosphere due to the many farms in the area up north.

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Konakli is like a miniature version of Alanya

Konakli is quite a popular area, and therefore has numerous butchers, bakeries, and hardware stores. Along with small grocery stores common in Turkey. There are a few clothing stores that are locally owned and there are more well-known clothing shops in the small shopping mall.

The shopping centre is situated next to the main coastal highway, and is a place where many locals spend some part of their weekends. The out door market is also close by.

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North of Konakli there are many activities available for nature lovers as your are able to take hikes up the pine tree forests and enjoy nature at its best.

The shopping is also great with both shopping malls and more bazaar like options. On a Wednesday there is a big outdoor street market where you can buy many “copy� items as well as very fresh fruit and vegetables.

Party lovers should surely go to Summergarden, a well-known open air late night disco.

Finally the beach offers everything in beach life and water sports.

There are many buses that come to Konakli. A bus comes around every 10-15 minute that will take you straight to Alanya’s city centre.

There are of course Taxis also available at any time. Konakli also has excellent transport opportunities to Alanya and Antalya, where the airport is situated, since the main coastal road runs through the town.

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Close to Konakli you find several cultural ruins such as Hamaxia, the ruins of a fortress that dates back to the first century in the local village Elikesik.

North of Konakli there are several nice areas for picnicing and both Alanya and Avsallar are easy to reach from Konakli.

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Konakli in overall is a very active town, with both a local town center and they more touristic areas at the sea.

It is an ideal place to enjoy both the action of a town and nature at its best.

You are able to enjoy the many activities provided for you in Konakli, by either shopping in the shopping mall, hike the forests or just hang out at the beach or at one of the many cafes.

Konakli offers a wide range of dining areas. A lot of them are Turkish, but there are numerous European restaurants as well.

There are also many well known food and cafe chains in Konakli, also of course many local cafes, which serve drinks and meals up to a good quality for the price you pay.

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Mahmutlar is one of the more peaceful districts of Alanya.

The whole district itself is nestled in-between the long beach promenade and the Taurus mountains, with views of the famous banana plantations, and mountains.

The district is approximately 10 kilometers from Alanya’s city centre, and is a serene, easy going area.

Mahmutlar is recommended for people who want a holiday in quiet and peaceful surroundings, together with natural beautiful green scenery.

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The local community is friendly and multi lingual

In Mahmutlar the sea offers easy access to water sports, beach activities and fishing.

Several gyms and hamams are located in the city and the surrounding areas are perfect for biking and hiking.

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In Mahmutlar, you will find small shops scattered around the area, though most of the main and varied stores such as butchers, bakeries, and hardware stores are in the centre of Mahmutlar. Small Supermarkets are scattered throughout the whole area.

Mahmutlar centre hosts the Saturday market, also at the eastern end of Mahmutlar is the place where the Tuesday market is hosted, between the two main roads, Barbaros Cadde and Ataturk Cadde.

Since Mahmutlar stretches over several kilometers, it has its own local buses to get around inside the city and the part that is connected to Kargicak.

Buses that go in the direction of Alanya run every 10 minutes approximately, and return with the same frequency.

As everywhere else in the Alanya area, taxis are available from almost every corner.

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Mahmutlar you will find KargÄącak and Kestel.

These two areas are a lot less busy than Mahmutlar and the beaches offers crystal clear water with very few people.

Behind Mahmutlar the majestic Taurus mountains are a great place for taking a hike or a picnik.

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Mahmutlar is a peaceful, quiet area of Alanya with a good mix of residential areas and tourism.

The local community is easy-going and international. The place has beautiful views, and is located beside the turquoise Mediterranean/Akdeniz sea with several kilometers of seemingly endless beach promenade.

All daily requirements such as shops, and gyms readily available.

You will be able to find small, family owned cafes nearly everywhere in Mahmutlar.

Just like the people living here the restaurants offer a great mix of cuisine between local and touristic.

There are also several well-known Turkish and international restaurant/ cafe chains to be found.

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To the East of Alanya, Kargicak tempts with its lovely coast line and an impressive lush green landscape.

It is a popular area amongst tourists and locals due to its clean beaches, and property.

Kargicak is surrounded by farmland, and is the place where many of the well known hotels are. Its beaches are always clean, and the water is clear.

In some parts of the shore, it is rich with aquatic life making it a great place to go scuba diving.

Kargicak will additionally be able to provide you with your daily necessities, and places to dine out. It is always being improved as many more people are starting to live there.

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At the beach there are several fish restaurants

Outdoor activities is what Kargicak is all about. Hiking, biking, swimming or horseback riding just to mention a few.

For other kind of activities nearby area of Mahmutlar or Alanya center must be visited.

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In Kargicak most of the shopping will be able to be done in small grocery shops, butchers, and produce markets.

There are a few clothing stores near or in Hotels, though most people go to more populated areas of Alanya to do their seasonal shopping such as Mahmutlar or Alanya.

Buses come by quite frequently to Kargicak. The city buses numbers 1, 2 and 3 now run to Kargicak centre.

The journey from Kargicak to Alanya is around twenty minutes. The buses also take you right to the centre of Alanya. Taxis are also available if need be.

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Near Kargicak there are two areas that neighbour it, Mahmutlar, and Demirtas.

Kargicak is relatively near to the Dim cave and Dim river, and would make for excellent afternoon and half day trip.

Also just around the corner the Antique city of Syedra can be visited.

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It is an ideal place for someone looking for an easy going lifestyle, that still provides all the daily necessities needed.

It has a small centre where restaurants, bars and cafes are located. It has spectacular, picturesque views of Alanya Castle rock, the Mediterranean sea and the Taurus mountains.

You are able to visit the amazing beaches, or hike in the pine tree forests nearby.

There are numerous restaurants in Kargicak. Most are Turkish, but near hotels, you may find a few European restaurants.

Most of the cafes are family owned, and will serve you good quality hot beverages and small meals popular in Turkey.

At the beach several nice beach clubs and fish restaurants are located.

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Demirtas is an area with a distinct local atmosphere and is far from the hustle of towns and cities.

It is a place where locals live in tranquility surrounded by nature, and crystal clear beaches.

peaceful and quiet life style that Demirtas provides.

It mostly consists of farming land, as most locals grow their crops here.

You are able to take many hikes in the pine wood forests, and up the Taurus mountains.

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The beach is clean and often empty

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Beach- and nature lovers will have plenty of things to do. The area is great for swimming, sun bathing, picnics, biking, hiking and so on.

Besides that Demirtas does not offer any “man-made” activities and entertainment. For that you must travel to other areas.

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Almost all of your food shopping will have to be done in small grocery shops. There is a butchers there and you are able to buy food from the local fruit and vegetable markets.

There aren’t any clothes shops in Demirtas yet, and if there are they are locally owned businesses.

Though most of the locals do their shopping in surrounding areas of Demirtas.

Buses come by frequently in Demirtas, and the journey takes around forty minutes, and they take you right to the centre of Alanya.

There are taxis available, though you won’t be needing them to get around in Demirtas.

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The neighbouring areas of Demirtas are Kargıcak and Mahmutlar and it will take you 15-20 minutes to reach them by car or bus.

From Demirtas the Sapadere Canyon and neighbouring city Gazipasa is also easy reachable, but generally speaking the nearby areas of Demirtas is mostly farm land, beaches and the Taurus mountains.

Another thing worth noting is that Gazipasa airport is located just 20km from Demirtas.

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There are a few restaurants in Demirtas, all offering delicious “home cooked” Turkish cuisine, the European ones can be found in surrounding areas of Demirtas such as Mahmutlar and Kargicak.

Along with the restaurants, there are friendly, family owned cafes where they serve Turkish tea and small popular meals that are popular in Turkey.

You can sit and drink Cay and watch the world pass by.

On the very clean beach side, a few and nice beach clubs/ restaurants can be found.

Here also you will be treated very well as service is so good.

Overall, Demirtas is highly recommended for people who wish to surround themselves in nature, and want to pursue a quiet life out of the hustle and bustle of towns and cities. It makes an interesting place to stay in as you are able to freely take hikes up the Taurus mountains or pine tree forests.

Along with having full access to clean beaches where virtually no people swim.

It is a place nearly untouched by civilization and still has the sense of adventure in it unlike many other areas of Alanya.

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Cikcilli is a modern area located north east of the city center. It is ideal for people who wish to stay away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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In Cikcilli you will find no hotels and the area has almost no tourism.

It is a comfortable place to live, and you won’t have any problems, with Cikcilli catering for your daily needs.

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The shopping center Alanyum is located in Cikcilli

Cikcilli has all the shops needed that will suit your daily needs.

As it offers you butchers, produce shops, bakeries, and well-known Turkish food stores.

There are a few twenty-four hour convenience stores, along with pharmacies.

Most shops are found at the town center of “old” Cikcilli where also the weekly Saturday market is taking place.

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Shopping must be the main activity for Cikcilli with the shopping mall “Alanyum” nearby.

“Alanyum” offers you shopping from more than 250 different brands, a large food court and a huge play ground for children.

Furthermore you will find several gyms and a bowling alley in Cikcilli.

The public transportation in Cikcilli is good and local buses pass by frequently to every direction.

Taxi stands are located on every 2nd corner and generally speaking the infrastructure of Cikcilli is very good.

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Cikcilli is a residential area and has no direct views of the sea, or beach of its own but nearby you will find Oba and Tosmur beaches as well as of course those in Alanya city center.

All of this is just a few minutes away together with the main road that will take you to any shop or in any direction with ease.

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Cikcilli has got a numerous amount of cafes and restaurants. Most of the more popular ones are on the main road and in the shopping center “Alanyum�.

A lot of the smaller cafes and restaurants in Cikcilli are family-owned and popular due to their affordable prices and good quality.

Cikcilli is a residential area and has no direct views of the sea, or beach of its own but nearby you will find Oba and Tosmur beaches as well as of course those in Alanya city center.

Cikcilli is a peaceful and fairly new residential area of Alanya. It has easy access to shops, restaurants and everything else needed for daily life.

It is located within just a short distance to the beach, city center of Alanya and with good infrastructure.

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Avsallar is a very popular area amongst both locals and foreigners due to its breathtaking views, clear, clean beaches, and greenery.

The beautiful Alara river is nearby and it being surrounded by the crystal clear beaches of the Meditteranean sea, and the

Taurus mountains, Avasallar is definitely one of the most picturesque places of Alanya province.

Avsallar is extremely compact, and every store is in walking distance.

Avsallar is recommended for people who appreciate and enjoy nature, and like to live in tranquility.

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Avsallar has excellent transportation

Avsallar is quite a small compact area of Alanya, meaning that most daily facilities are in close proximity.

Avsallar, outside of touristic areas, mainly just has grocery shops, fruit and vegetable markets, butchers, bakeries, pharmacies and hardware stores. With the occasional locally owned clothes shop.

In the more touristic areas, you may have access to more well-known stores.

Though a lot of locals that live in Avsallar, tend to go to Alanya’s shopping districts for more classy items.

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You are able to take hiking trips, or picnics in Avsallar due to its close proximity to the pine tree forests, along with diving trips in the sea as it is rich with aquatic life.

Most beaches in the area are very shallow which makes the sea very easy to access.

The more adventurous can climb to the top of Alarahan Castle and visit the ancient caravanserais believed to date back to the 13th century.

In Avsallar there is also a paint ball park and trails for riding ATVs

Avsallar has excellent transportation.

The main highways cuts through the town, and takes you right to Alanya, Antalya.

There are always many service-vans bringing people to Alanya, or buses.

Both come by frequently.

There are also taxis for local transport, or longer distance travels.

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Near Avsallar there are a few areas neighbouring it, such as Türkler and Incekum which are both more touristic than Avsallar.

However, Incekum has got camping grounds right on the beach promenade.

It is a place where many locals go for a day or so with family and friends to relax, and eat good food. There are also nearby water parks that you are able to visit. For those playing golf it will take you around 1 hour to reach the golf courses in Belek.

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In Avsallar, a lot of the dining areas are locally owned. In the locals parts of Avsallar, there are a few Turkish restaurants and cafes. Though if you wish for other cuisines, there is better variety in touristic areas which are along the seashore.

Avsallar is an ideal area of Alanya to be at one with nature, and to have a relaxing lifestyle. Every store is in walking distance, and spectacular views are given at any place in Avsallar. It is a place where most of the activities are based in nature, which can be taken at anytime of the year. With both the pine tree forests, and Alara river being situated close to Avsallar. It is recommended for people who enjoy to be surrounded by nature at its best at all times. It is also a place when one can know ones neighbours.

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