Alanya is a peninsula-shaped tourism district on the Mediterranean coast of Antalya province in Turkey. The Taurus Mountains lie to the north. Alanya, which has the longest southern coast of the region, is spread over an area of 1,598.51 km2. The population of our district is 291,643 according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) in 2016.
Throughout history, Alanya has served as an important fortress in the Mediterranean for empires such as Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman. During the Seljuk period, under the rule of Alaeddin Keykubad I, the region gained geopolitical importance. The Red Tower, the shipyard and Alanya Castle, which are among the symbols of the city today, were built during this period.
Mediterranean climate prevails in the region. Winters are mild and rainy and summers are hot and dry. Thanks to its climate, our district is suitable for many sports and cultural activities. While it has a 9% share in terms of tourism in Turkey, it has a 30% share in the purchase of property by foreigners in Turkey. Tourism started to develop especially after 1958 and became the most effective business line in our district, leading to an increase in population in the region.
The economy of our district is largely based on agriculture and tourism. Accordingly, the service sector has developed. Almost all of the services and goods produced are consumed in the touristic hotels in the vicinity.
Alanya has an important share in the country’s tourism. Thanks to the tourism breakthrough that started in the 1980s, the city has become what it is today. In our district, where apart hotels were dense at first, there are now many types and types of touristic facilities, from facilities with a capacity of 1,000 people to huge facilities with a capacity of 3,500 people.
CLIMATE
Alanya has a typical Mediterranean climate. The Mediterranean basin receives a lot of rainfall in winter, while summers are longer, hotter and less rainy than winters. Although not very frequent, thunderstorms occur throughout the year in areas close to the coast. The proximity of the Taurus Mountains to the sea causes fog and rainbows appear most mornings. Snow falls in the high parts of the mountains, although not often. The average annual sea water temperature in Alanya is 21.4 °C (71 °F) and 27.9 °C (82 °F) in August. The high sea water temperature and the high number of sunny days are important for keeping tourism alive.
