Alanya, Turkey Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Now one of the Mediterranean coast's major resorts, ALANYA is a booming place that has fortunately managed to hold on to much of its character. It's much less crowded than Sıde, even in midsummer. Most of the old town lies on the great rocky promontory that juts out into the sea, the bulk of which is occupied by the castle – an hour's winding climb or a short ride on an hourly bus from the tourist office. At the end of the road is the İç Kale , or inner fortress (daily 8am–sunset; $3), built in 1226 and virtually intact, with the shell of a Byzantine church, decorated with fading … more »