Alanya is located in the Mediterranean Region of the Antalya Province. It has a great position between the two airports: Antalya International airport which is approximately 90 minutes away and Gazipasa Airport with a shorter distance of 30 minutes. Antalya or Gazipasa operate with both domestic and international flights, therefore making it really easy to get to Alanya, mostly by using airport transfers.
Alanya as a Tourism Destination
Alanya has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey, located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains. It offers a great Mediterranean climate with long hot summers and mild winters with little rain, nice beaches with the most popular known as Cleopatra Beach, kind and friendly people, famous nightlife with many restaurants, bars and discos. Alanya is famous for Dim Valley, a beautiful place in green nature that attracts many tourists. The area is full of riverside restaurants where people may enjoy the relaxing sound of flowing water from the Dim River.
Those are the reasons why Alanya has become one of the hottest locations in Turkey for buying a property. Many foreigners own their apartments and villas in Turkey and spend their long holidays here, some of them have already moved to Alanya to live and also to retire.
Costs of Living in Alanya
The life for foreign people in Alanya is good. The prices of property for sale in Alanya are very reasonable and the cost of living is also cheap. Of course, everything depends on the location and size of the apartment or villa. Monthly and annual costs in Alanya Region are not high, bills for electricity and water come every month, and the price is approximately 100-140 euro in total. If you choose an apartment in a residence, there is an extra monthly payment for maintenance of the complex, including cleaning the swimming pool or back-up generator for possible power cuts and the price is around 50 euro. (This of course depends on the size of your apartment/villa)
Great Rental Income of Property in Alanya
If you decide to buy a property in Alanya, you can expect a great investment return. The value of real estate is growing every year, in the last few years the real estate market has experienced a growth of 20-25%. Many people use their houses as holiday homes, which means most of the year the apartments and villas are empty. To receive a return from their investment, many decide to rent their property. This is one of many reasons why you should buy a property in Alanya. The rental income in this area is quite high and the opportunity of renting your apartment or villa all year round is a great way of earning an extra income.
Locations of Property in Alanya Region
In the region of Alanya, there are many different and unique places with a wide choice of property for sale. Many people love the life in the famous centre of Alanya, where they are close to everything that they need. The main street are full of restaurants, shops, bazaar and cafés and it is just a few minutes walking distance from Alanya´s harbour with its boats and nightlife. The “Red Tower” in harbour area is one of the major attractions that Alanya provides, another attraction is the historical Alanya Castle and its ruins up on the hill from where tourists have a wonderful view of Alanya. Apartments for sale are within walking distance of the beach and city centre.
Alanya consists of many districts. The closest district to Alanya´s centre is Cikcilli. Cikcilli is a cosy and calm area, close to the centre of Alanya, it has bigger shopping malls and still close to the beach. This district is popular among foreigners, where more and more are investing in a property.
Another famous part of Alanya is Oba. Oba is situated in calm and quiet surroundings that many foreign buyers prefer. Many big complexes are built in this district, where people may enjoy all facilities of a residence, therefore it is suitable for people who want to live in a quiet place, but at the same time not to be so far from all amenities needed for life. Oba offers beautiful apartments for sale in residential complexes for reasonable prices.
Tosmur is another part of Alanya, directly behind Oba. Tosmur provides a calm environment, beautiful green nature with Dim Valley which is very close . The prices of property in Tosmur are affordable for all kinds of budgets, especially because its location is a little bit farther from the centre of Alanya.
Kestel is a peaceful area in Alanya that offers wonderful surroundings, sandy beach and many apartments for sale in the luxurious complexes for people who would like to enjoy their holiday home and live in a calm place. There are many residential buildings that are under construction. Although Kestel was not so popular in the past, nowadays it has been changing and Kestel has become one of the most favourite places for buying a property in Alanya.
Mahmutlar is a popular holiday resort mainly for its friendly streets and restaurants. For people who are looking for a more affordable property to live in Mahmutlar is a great investment at a good price.
On the way from Alanya to Antalya, we have other holiday resorts. Konakli is the closest resort to Alanya which also provides good prices of apartments and villas for sale which are generally close to the beach.
Many foreigners buy a property in Avsallar. This area offers great prices of apartments and villas also set in quiet natural surroundings. For those who would like to be close to the stunning sandy beach and do not expect busy nightlife, Avsallar is perfect.
The region of Alanya does not offer only residential complexes with apartments and penthouses for sale, but also amazing villas in Tepe or Kargicak. Property for sale with reasonable prices is situated in the marvellous Taurus Mountains and provide incredible views over Alanya, sea and mountains. Many foreigners decide to buy a property in this area to enjoy living in a natural area far away from the stress of the city.
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