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LOCAL AREA INFORMATION:
The region has many places of historic
interest and scenic places to visit.
Alanya Castle is worth a leisurely exploration.
With 150 towers and 7 km of walls snaking
across the hillsides and down to the waters
edge, it provided more than ample protection
for the garrison and the civilians inside.
The military headquarters (inner castle)
was built by Selcuk leader Alaeddin Keykubad
in 1226 at the summit of the peak, offering
breathtaking panoramic views from its battlements.
Pamukkale – (Turkish for Cotton Castle)
- Since time immemorial, hot mineral springs
high on the plateau have cascaded down the
mountainside depositing and forming calcium
basins known as travertines. You can bathe
in these hot health giving waters in Cleopatra’s
Pool
Manavgat - market boasts a thousand different
stalls for you to test your bartering skills.
You can walk away with the ‘genuine fakes’
for a fraction of the price you would pay
back home. A cruise down the scenic river,
free time on the beach and a barbecue lunch
will make a perfect day out.
Perge - was one of the most popular cities
in ancient Pamphylia originally settled
in 1500BC it was founded on a wide plain
to the NE of Antalya. Enter the city through
the Hellenistic gates which are flanked
by two lofty towers, this leads you to an
impressive colonnaded way that was once
lined with busy shops and colourful mosaics.
Inside the city walls you will see Roman
Baths showing the ingenious underground
heating system.
Aspendos – is the best preserved ancient
amphitheatre in the civilised world, it
is carved out of mountainside which probably
accounts for its survival. 95% original
it has survived earthquakes an all nature
can through at it ! The acoustics are superb,
it is said if you drop a coin in the stage
area you can hear it whilst seated up in
the ‘gods’ The site is still used in the
summer months for concerts, whether for
opera, ballet or orchestras.
All of the above excursions you can organise
yourself with the numerous tour operators
in Alanya centre - most trips include lunch
or evening meal. However - I would recommend you compare
prices as they do tend to vary, if there
are a few of you don’t be afraid to haggle
for ‘best price’
GOLF:
Let us organise your golfing holiday. Theregion of Belek was described by Golf Monthly as Europe's 'secret
golfing paradise'

- 3 championship golf courses within 45 mins of the
villa
- We can pre-book your tee times on the courses listed below:
The National (more
info) (host to a LPGA Tour Event) The Nobolis (host to the European
Seniors Open)
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