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- Alanya
Alanya
Situated on the Gulf of Antalya on Turkey's Mediterranean coast,
Alanya has been a favoured seaside holiday resort for over 800
years. Today's European package tourist is drawn here for much the
same reasons as the Seljuk Turks all those centuries ago; the sea
is warm and gentle, the beaches stretch for miles and the town has
an interesting history. The southern part of the town is the most
tourist-orientated, although fortunately a height-restriction has
limited the sprawl common to resort towns; there is, however, the
usual collection of resort-style hotels and tourist-orientated fare
in Alanya. The harbour is a hub of activity, particularly at night,
and when tired of relaxing on the beach, there are several sites
such as the Damlatas Caves, Alanya Castle and the Red Tower to
visit. Alanya is also backed by the pine-forested Taurus Mountains
and while on holiday there, a half hour's drive out of town allows
visitors to enjoy spectacular views, as well as the charm of small,
rural villages where life continues much as it always has.
Information & Facts
Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in the main tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which was
introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped from
the TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can be
exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports and
ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks open
mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.
ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, but
Turkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet on
their keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.