In one of the warmest regions of Turkey, there is a resort called Okurcalar.
Turkey is administratively divided into 7 regions. Okurcalar is located in the west of the country, in the Alanya region. The resort is young. The population of the village is only 4500 people. The village is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, the climate there is subtropical. This place is suitable for a relaxing budget holiday. There are many different hotels here, and the infrastructure is not very well developed. The river Alara flows along the western border of the village. If you cross it over the bridge, then you will find yourself in the neighboring region, in the resort of Chenger.
In the village of Okurcalar (Turkey) there is no wide range of entertainment inherent in popular resorts. There are only a few cafes, shops and restaurants. On Fridays and Tuesdays there is a market where you can buy souvenirs and bargain.
How to get to Okurcalar
This village is the westernmost of all resorts in the Alanya region. From the city of Alanya, it is at a distance of 32 km, and from Antalya Airport -at a distance of 85 km. Near Okurcalar are the resorts of Incekum and Avsallar. The resorts are united by a route, along which fixed-route taxis run every 15 minutes during the holiday season. Fixed-route taxis in Turkey are called "dolmushi". The fare in them costs from 3 to 8 lire per person. By bus, the journey takes 1.5 hours. From the airport on this transport it is easy to get to Okurcalar (Turkey).
Weather
The climate of this region is dry and hot in summer, humid and mild in winter. In the village of Okurcalar (Turkey), the weather is most conducive to relaxation in August and July. During these months the temperature during the day is +30°C. Reception of tourists lasts from May to mid-November. The water temperature in May is usually +20°C, in August +25°C.
Beaches
There are many bays and bays in the village. The coastline is 6.5 km long. The beaches are sandy and pebbly. The entrance to the water is smooth and comfortable. This is especially convenient if you are traveling with children. The beaches offer banana boat rides and diving. For parents, there are other entertainments: sauna, Turkish bath, massage. In the village there is a five-star hotel Water Planet Resort & Aquapark with a foamy disco and a water park. For a certain amount, guests of other hotels are also allowed to go there.
Hotels
In the village of Okurcalar (Turkey), hotels are located on well-groomed islands of greenery, covered with palm trees and flowers. Okurcalar is not a residential, but a resort village, only tourists and hotel staff live in it. This makes himquite safe at night. There are hotels of various levels, from 3 to 5 stars. There are few three-star hotels here, mostly 4-5 stars. Separate bungalows are also for rent - for those who do not like to live in hotels. Many hotels have tropical gardens, beach soccer, tennis, volleyball, bowling, water polo, billiards. Also, hotels often provide guests with gyms, Turkish baths, saunas, and medical services. Most of the hotels here are located on the very shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
The best hotel in the village is Delphin De Luxe Resort. The most budget - Santa Barbara 3.
Sights in the resort of Okurcalar, Turkey
Where to go and what to visit from local attractions? It's very simple. Start with a walk through the fruit plantations. Pomegranates and bananas are grown here. Then it is worth visiting the ruins of the ancient port city of Giustiniano Napoli. A few years ago, a sarcophagus of ancient times, II-III centuries BC, was found in the sea near the coast. BC e. An image of the god Eros was found on the find. Now the sarcophagus has been transferred to the museum.
You can rent a catamaran at the fishermen's pier and go for a walk on a small island in the sea.
In the village there are shops with textile, leather, jewelry and mini-shops with fruit.
On the bank of a mountain stream, in the west of the village, there is a fortress Alara with a mosque and a caravanserai. The river valley is covered with pine trees. In the west of Okurcalar there is also a fleet of shuttle buses, theydaily carry tourists to Antalya, Alanya, Side, Manavgat.
In the neighboring cities of Side and Alanya, you can see the ruins of ancient temples of ancient times, walk along the ancient amphitheater, take pictures of the fortress located on the mountain. There you can also go on an excursion to the underground kingdom of caves or raft down a mountain river. Near the city of Izmir are the legendary ancient Miletus and Ephesus. This is the birthplace of world-famous ancient philosophers.
