Market observations and practical starting points for international buyers. Rules can change, so every application should be checked against current official requirements.
Türkiye operates as an elite, high-performing transcontinental investment bridge linking Europe, Asia, and Africa. Driven by competitive currency metrics, unmatched regional connectivity, and stable capital growth indexes, the Alanya coastal residential market continues to lead international property acquisition graphs.
Global rank: 16th–17th
21,500+ residential closings by international buyers
4th most visited destination globally
285 airports across 130 countries
This information is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements can change; Palm Homes connects buyers with independent licensed professionals for current advice.
Education: Ted Alanya College and Bahçeşehir College are located in Oba (15–20 min drive from centre).
Healthcare: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University State Hospital (Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi) sits centrally in Oba for 24/7 medical access.
Transit timing: Gazipaşa Airport (GZP) is a tight 30–40 minute drive from East Alanya (Kargıcak / Mahmutlar). Antalya International Airport (AYT) requires a 1.5–2 hour highway drive (125 km west).
Utilities setup: Connecting water (ASAT) and electricity (CK Akdeniz) takes 1–2 business days once the Tapu is delivered.
Alanya operates 21 clean, fully air-conditioned, disability-friendly urban transit lines running reliably from 06:30 until midnight.
Fares are highly economical and paid on board with contactless credit or debit cards, smartphones, or pre-paid transport cards sold at city kiosks.
Shared minibuses run high-frequency loop routes through narrower secondary streets, giving door-to-door access across Mahmutlar, Kestel and Oba.
Cabs are called from the yellow buttons mounted on neighbourhood light poles. Rental desks across central hubs open up the D400 coastal highway.
2 km west of the city centre, with daily long-haul coaches to Istanbul (13 h), Ankara (9 h) and Izmir (8 h).
The express gateway to the east. Private car or shuttle: Kargıcak 25 min, Mahmutlar 30 min, Oba & city centre 40 min.
The global hub 125 km west. Private transfers, shared tourist shuttles and budget HAVAŞ buses average 1.5–2 hours.
An upcoming high-speed road development engineered to cut regional travel times sharply, supporting capital appreciation in nearby residential zones.
Early frameworks include a scenic coastline tramway extension and intercity rail through Konya linking Alanya into the national high-speed network.
Emergency and public services answer in Turkish, and often in English in tourist areas. Country code for Türkiye is +90; Alanya's landline area code is 242.
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Inquire About This Data Via WhatsAppMost highlights sit within twenty minutes of the centre and are easy half-day trips.
Shopping malls double as year-round meeting points; supermarket chains cover every district.
You will need a Turkish tax number to open an account; a passport and an address record are usually requested. Most branches near the centre have English-speaking staff.
Property purchase payments are usually documented through a bank; keep every transfer receipt for the title deed and any future application.
Inquire About This Data Via WhatsAppAlanya's coast changes character every few kilometres — sand, shingle and rock platforms all within a short drive.
Every district hosts an open-air produce bazaar. Go before 11:00 for choice, after 16:00 for prices.
Bazaar days can shift with holidays and season — ask us for the current week if you are planning around one.
Inquire About This Data Via WhatsAppTwo airports serve Alanya. Gazipaşa is far closer; Antalya has far more flights.
We arrange private door-to-door transfers from both airports, including night arrivals.
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