Living in Alanya: How Days, Evenings, and Years Unfold
Explore what it's really like to live in Alanya: from sunrise at Cleopatra Beach to vibrant evening promenades and local festivals by the Red Tower.
Mornings in Alanya Begin with the SeaIf you're truly living in Alanya—not just visiting for a week—mornings here look very different from most tourist cities. At seven o'clock on Kleopatra Beach, there's hardly anyone: a few local joggers, fishermen on the piers, and the smell of fresh simit rising from the nearest bakery. These hours are precisely why so many people choose this city as their home.The piers have been particularly busy in recent weeks: fishing boats are preparing for the new season, crews are checking equipment, organizing nets. Setting out on the Mediterranean in the early mo…