Living in Alanya: What You Need to Know Before Staying Long-Term
Planning to stay in Alanya long-term? Learn about local neighborhoods like Oba and Mahmutlar, beaches beyond Kleopatra, and the everyday life expats love.
First Impressions: A City That's Much More Than Just a BeachMost people arrive in Alanya with a clear itinerary: Cleopatra Beach, the castle on the rock, and one of the waterfront restaurants for dinner. It's a nice start, but the city's real life begins where the tourist postcards end. Alanya is made up of neighborhoods like Oba, Mahmutlar, and Avsallar, each with its own distinct character and rhythm.Mahmutlar, for instance, has evolved over the years into a neighborhood with a dense Russian community: Russian supermarkets, cafes serving everything from borscht to pickled salads, and biling…