Alanya, Turkey's Antalya province is a tourism district shaped peninsula in the Mediterranean coastal areas depend. To the north lies the Taurus Mountains. Having the longest southern beaches in the region, Alanya is spread over an area of 1,598.51 km2. The population of the districts where a majority of the TSI Turkey (Turkey Statistical Institute) in 2016 according to the description of 291.643't.
Throughout history, Alanya has served as an important fortress in the Mediterranean for empires such as Rome, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman. During the Seljuk period, the region under the rule of Alaeddin Keykubad I gained a geopolitical importance. The Red Tower, shipyard and Alanya Castle, which are the symbols of the city today, were built during this period.
Mediterranean climate prevails in the region. Winters are warm and rainy, and summers are hot and dry. Thanks to its climate, our district is suitable for many sports and cultural activities. In terms of tourism while a 9% share in Turkey Turkey in Foreign purchases the property has a share of 30%. Tourism started to develop especially after 1958 and became the most effective business line in our district and created a population increase 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 touristic hotels in the vicinity.
Alanya has an important share in country tourism. Thanks to the tourism breakthrough that started in the 1980s, the city has taken its current form. In our district, where apart hotels were concentrated in the beginning, nowadays there are 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.