A 2 bedroom apartment, ideally situated on the ground floor; access via a few shallow steps or ramp, 5 minutes walk from the beach. The apartment sleeps 4/6 and has a communal swimming pool and 24hour security. Alanya centre is 10 minutes away by bus, which run every 5 minutes. A local food store and car hire company are located within walking distance of the apartment. Now one of the Mediterranean coasts major resorts, Alanya is a booming place that has fortunately managed to hold on to much of its character. Alanya has a rich history, from a pirate stronghold in the centuries BC, to a gift for Cleopatra from Rome. Dominating the long sandy beach is a tongue of land pointing out to the sea. The crown of this promontory is Alanya Castle, with the old citys fortified walls rising and falling with the land. Once at the castle the views are worth the climb, and you soon discover just how large this fortified complex is. The Alanya museum is filled with local archeological finds and ethnological ephemera, its garden a former Ottoman graveyard. Other points of interest are the Damlatas caves, where stalagmites meet stalactites, and a particularly humid atmosphere is said to benefit the lungs. The surrounding area boasts local restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Alanya offers entertainment for all ages from water parks to boat trips, pubs, clubs, shops and restaurants. The apartment is situated near the mouth of a river at the foot of the Toros mountains.There are 21 restaurants within the Toros Mountains, all within 5/10 minutes drive. A car is not essential as there is a taxi service and a regular bus which runs to the centre every 5 minutes. Car hire and fuel is not expensive, you can hire a car for 20 euros a day and venture further a field. We have been to Turkey many times before and enjoyed the sites, culture and weather so much we decided to purchase a property. The people are very friendly and make you feel welcome while the cost of food and drink is lower than that of the UK. We chose this particular apartment primarily for it’s location. It is close to the beach and only a bus ride to the centre. As the complex offers 24 hour security, a swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath, this confirmed our decision to purchase this particular apartment.