Alanya

The citys famous golden-sand beach below the castle headland.

The octagonal 13th-century Kizil Kule guarding the old harbour.

The lively old port of gulets, cafes and evening promenades.

The big weekly Cuma Pazari market of produce, textiles and spices.

A sprawling weekly street market where villagers from around Alanya bring fresh, low-priced fruit and vegetables, alongside clothes, shoes and household bits. Spread across several crossing streets, it is a great place to experience a real Turkish marketplace.