Facts and information about Manavgat
Facts and information about Manavgat
The town Manavgat, which is 72 km far from the province Antalya. was founded on the plain that lies on both sides of the River Manavgat. The city center is 4 km far from the shore of the Mediterranean. The Northern part of the town is bordered by the Taurus Mountains covered with beautiful forests. The river Manavgat, which flows through the town, gives the plain fertility and richness. The Manavgat Waterfall and its delta are the most important natural richness of the town. The other natural beauties of the region in the South are the Sorgun Forest with pine trees and the lake “Titreyengöl”, which was formed by alluvions that filled the delta of the River Manavgat.
Bazaar
Visit a Bazaar
There are farmers markets and weekly organized marketplaces in almost every neighborhood in Alanya. Apart from fresh fruits and vegetables, you can find many things from clothing to spices, and bags to towels in these stalls.
Check out some of the famous bazaars:
Oba Bazaar: It’s set up every Monday in the Oba district on Hacıkadıroğlu Street.
Friday Bazaar: It’s set up every Friday in the Şekerhane District on Sinanoğlu Street. As the biggest market place in Alanya, it’s possible to find fruits and vegetables, as well as clothing, shoes, glassware, and souvenirs.
Kestel Bazaar: It’s set up every Friday in the town of Kestel in the Cumhuriyet district.
Hacet Bazaar: It’s set up every Sunday in the Hacet district near the Hacet Mosque on Saraclar Street. There are mainly fruits and vegetables but you can also find various other things like clothing and souvenirs.
Stroll Through Side’s Old Town
Side is primarily known for its beaches, but the old town is something you shouldn’t miss. More than 3,000 year old ruins can be found here. The most famous is the Temple of Apollo, whose 6 white columns are the landmark of the city.
Also worth mentioning are the Roman theater, with more than 10,000 seats, and the ancient agora. If you are looking for a souvenir, just stroll down the main street in Side, where mainly leather, jewelry, textiles, and souvenirs are sold.
Everyone will find something here.
Visit the Harbor
You can start exploring the old city from the famous Red Tower and the Seljuk Shipyard right beside it. Discover the narrow streets where you can find cafes, restaurants, and many shops around the harbor.
Alanya Castle is located on a high peninsula, overlooking the sea. Above the shipyard is the historical Tophane neighborhood.
Apart from that, you can book a boat trip to take pictures of the Alanya panorama from the sea and explore many extraordinary caves, like Lover’s Cave, Pirates Cave, and Phosphorus Cave.
Alanya Archaeological Museum
The Alanya Archeology Museum is located in the very center of Alanya, on Ismet Hilmi Balcı Street behind Alanya Castle and Damlataş Cave.
Alanya is a city with a very rich historical heritage in every aspect. However, you don’t have a lot of chances to visit a cultural places in Alanya.
Although the best cultural museum in the region is the Antalya Museum, followed by the Side Archaeology Museum, the Alanya Archaeology Museum is the best witness of the area’s heritage. It’s located in the heart of the city.
The Archaeology Museum in Alanya exhibits bronze, marble, terra-cotta, and glass artifacts, mosaics and coin collections belonging to the Archaic and Classical periods, and also Turkish Islamic works of art from the Seljuk and Ottoman Periods.
