About Alanya Some Information about Alanya: Located on the Mediterranean Coast. Approximate population 220,000. Sunshine for approximately 320 days per annum. Average statistical recorded temperature 19 degrees. Approximately 1 million tourists take holidays in Alanya and its surrounding areas each year. Many international recognised companies and supermarket chains have selected Alanya to locate their main outlets including Metro, Tespa, Renault, Fiat, McDonalds, Burger King, Benetton and Adidas. Alanya has been designated as part of the South Antalya rejuvenation project. A new airport has been built 20 minutes outside Alanya. Opening date to be confirmed.   Local Amenities: Golf Skiing Scuba Diving Rafting Windsurfing Fishing Air Sports Exploring Caves Hunting Horseback Riding Winter Sports Wine Tasting Mountaineering Plateau Hiking Ornithology Bungee Jumping   Climate: Average Mean Temperature Month Air Seawater Winter 14o-16oC 16o-18oC Spring 20o-28oC 18o-20oC Summer 30o-40oC 24o-28oC Autumn 30o-35oC 24o-28oC Alanya experiences a typical Mediterranean climate with an average of 310-320 days of sunshine per year. However, Alanya's geographical location endows it with special characteristics that other regions do not possess. The surrounding mountains from the North, East and West break the cool winds blowing from the inland, making it possible to bathe in the sea for over 10 months of the year. Given the ideal weather conditions and the extremely fertile land of Alanya, insures availability of a large range of tropical plants and fruits, which are cultivated all year round.   Beaches: Cleopatra beach stretches for 2km out to the west of Alanya City. The name "Cleopatra" originates from 37BC when the Roman emperor Marc Anthony gifted parts of the town to Cleopatra in order to express his love for the Egyptian queen. The equally beautiful Keykubat beach stretches out to the east and the shallow waters make it a perfect site for bathing. Both beaches are ideally suited for sun-worshippers, and deck chairs and parasols can be hired for as little as €1 per day. Numerous cafes and bars are also located on Cleopatra and Keykubat beach. A range of water sports are available to thrill both beginners and experts.