Today there is an increased demand for Turkish real estate from foreign buyers. Far-sighted investors focus on the advantages of the Turkish housing market, the main of which are: favorable prospects for the economic development of the country, the opportunity to make money on rental and resale, loyal conditions for obtaining a residence permit and moving to permanent residence.
For investors, purchasing property abroad – a serious step associated with real investment risks. Without precise formation of goals, assessment of the reliability of investments, a proven approach to the search for an object and its characteristics, and the purchase procedure, it will not be possible to conclude a profitable deal.
Our clients interested in Turkish apartments have a number of questions related to living in a resort country. One of these questions concerns what heating is like in Turkey in winter and, in particular, in popular Mediterranean resorts. The topic is really relevant on the eve of the cold season, so we decided to devote our latest expert review to it.
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Winter in Turkey
Türkiye is located in the Balkans and the Anatolian Peninsula, washed by four seas. Climatic conditions vary significantly depending on the region of the country:
- coastal areas of the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Seas – Mediterranean climate;
- Black Sea coast – moderately sea;
- most of the state – continental;
- at an altitude of more than 900–1000 meters above sea level – mountain climate
There are regions where it is hot and sunny in the summer, and in the winter months it often rains and cool winds blow. At the same time, in the north in winter precipitation falls in the form of snow – quite normal. In short, the weather in Istanbul and Ankara is significantly different from the weather in Antalya and Alanya.
Is it cold in Turkey in winter? To figure it out, let's look at the weather by month:
December
The first month of winter – favorable time for relaxation at the ski resorts of Uludag, Palandoken, Sarykamysh and others. During the day it is quite warm in the mountains, the thermometer does not fall below +2…-1°C, at night it can get colder to -10°C.
On the Mediterranean coast the average air temperature is +15°C. There are storms at sea, and it rains quite often.
January
In most of Turkey in January, the average temperature is about +12…+15°C during the day and +7…+8°C at night. As a rule, this is the coolest month of the year.
In Mediterranean resorts the air warms up to +14…+15°C. The water in the sea is cool, swimming is not recommended.
February
The average temperature in Turkey in winter, in February, is about +12…+13°C during the day and +3…+4°C at night. Sea water is about +14…+17°C. At the beginning of the month, there is an increase in air humidity, a significant amount of precipitation falls, and a cool wind blows. At the end of February, the rains fall less and less, and are replaced by sunny, fine days.
Heating options in Turkey
Considering pros and cons of living in Turkey, many foreigners, quite rightly, pay special attention to apartment heating . After all, it’s one thing – relaxing in your apartment several times a year, and completely different – come to the eastern state for the winter.
Is there heating in Turkey? Undoubtedly. However, centralized heating of apartment buildings, usual for most countries of the former CIS, is absent in many Turkish regions.
This 1+1 apartment, 45 m², is located on the ninth floor in the Mahmutlar district. It has one bathroom and one balcony. It is unfurnished. The building was built in June 2025. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
45 m²
11020
This 1+1 apartment, 45 m², is on the ground floor and unfurnished in the Mahmutlar district. The apartment features a 35 m² garden, one balcony, and one bathroom. The building was built in 2025.
1+1
45 m²
11019
This 1+1 villa, 52 m², is located on the sixth floor in Mahmutlar. It features one bathroom and one balcony. The villa is delivered furnished, offers sea views, and residence permit options. It is located on the beachfront, 50 m from the city center. The building was completed in 2023.
1+1
52 m²
11018
This 126.5 sq m one-bedroom apartment is located in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It is located on the fourth floor and is delivered unfurnished. It features one bathroom and a balcony overlooking the pool. The distance to the sea is 750 m, and the city center is 500 m.
1+1
127 m²
11017
A two-story, 3-bedroom villa with a living area of 190 m² in the Sügözü neighborhood, near the Tepe neighborhood. The plot is 310 m², and features two bathrooms, two balconies, and a sea view. The villa is delivered unfurnished. The house was built in 2010; it is 2,000 m from the sea and 500 m from the city center.
3+1, Duplex
190 m²
11015
This 1+1 apartment, 600 sq m, is located on the second floor and is delivered furnished. It features one bathroom and a balcony.
1+1
60 m²
11014
This 114 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district is located on the second floor of a building built in 2018. It has two bathrooms and two balconies and is offered unfurnished. It is 700 m from the sea and 350 m from the city center. Citizenship is available for this apartment.
2+1
114 m²
11012
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Cikcilli district is located on the ground floor of a building built in 2012. It features one bathroom and two balconies; it is delivered furnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 350 m away. The apartment is eligible for a residence permit and can be included in the citizenship package within the estimated value.
2+1
105 m²
11011
This 3-bedroom apartment, 172 sq m, in Nizhnyaya Oba features three bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and two balconies. It's located on the ground floor of a building built in 2021. The apartment is unfurnished, but can be purchased separately for an additional fee. The sea is 700 m away, and the city center is 500 m away. The apartment has one title deed; the property is suitable for citizenship applications.
3+1
172 m²
11010
This 110 sq m, 2-bedroom apartment is located in Oba, Alanya. The elevated ground floor features two bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is delivered furnished. Built in 2014, the building is 1,400 m from the sea and 600 m from the city center.
2+1
110 m²
11008
We offer a 1+1 apartment of 80 sq m in the Cikcilli district. Located on the sixth floor, it includes one bathroom and two balconies. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for a residence permit. It can be included in the citizenship package subject to expert assessment. It boasts a sea view. The distance to the sea is 800 m, and the district center is 350 m.
1+1
80 m²
11007
We offer a 130 sq m 2+1 apartment in Nizhnyaya Oba. Located on the ground floor, it features a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, a balcony, and a terrace. It will be delivered furnished. Built in 2019, the building is 800 m from the sea and 450 m from the city center. The property is suitable for citizenship applications.
2+1
130 m²
11006
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with a sea view in Konakli, 170 m². The villa occupies the first and second floors, includes three bathrooms and two balconies, and is located 500 m from the sea and 500 m from the city center. Built in 2004, the property is being delivered unfurnished.
3+1, Duplex
170 m²
11005
We offer a 2+1 apartment with an area of 120 m² in the Mahmutlar district. Located on the eighth floor of a building built in 2015, the apartment includes two bathrooms and two balconies. It is delivered furnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and the district center is 300 m.
2+1
120 m²
11004
We offer a 3+1 duplex apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya, measuring 140 sq m. Situated on the fourth and fifth floors of a building built in 2025, the apartment features three bathrooms and two balconies. The property is delivered unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the city center is 100 m. Residence permits and citizenship are available.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
140 m²
11003
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 50 m² in the Demirtaş district. The apartment is located on the second floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the district center is 800 m. The building was built in 2024.
1+1
50 m²
11002
We offer a 2+1 apartment with an area of 75 m² in Avsallar. Located on the ground floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered unfurnished. Built in 2023, the building is 550 m from the sea and 1000 m from the city center.
2+1
75 m²
11001
We offer a 90 sq m, 2+1 apartment in the Avsallar district. Located on the ninth floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered furnished and features a sea view. The distance to the sea is 1,000 m, and the district center is 500 m.
2+1
90 m²
10999
We offer a 61 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Kargicak district. The apartment is located on the third floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered furnished. The building was built in 2023 and is 1,500 m from the sea and the city center.
1+1
61 m²
10998
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with an area of 140 m² in the Demirtaş district. The layout includes three bedrooms and a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and three balconies. The villa is two-story, delivered furnished, and is located 700 m from the sea and 500 m from the district center. Built in 2005, the villa is eligible for a residence permit.
3+1, Duplex
140 m²
10997
Real estate in Alanya, Antalya, Mersin and other resort cities are heated in several ways :
- Centralized heat supply. Central heating is available, for example, in some houses in Antalya and Mersin. Several apartment buildings, united into a residential complex by a common infrastructure or “site,” are connected to the boiler room. Natural gas and coal are used to heat buildings.
- Air conditioning. Heating in Turkey in winter using air conditioners – the most common way to quickly heat rooms. Literally all apartments in new residential complexes from the developer are delivered with high-quality split systems, which effectively help maintain a comfortable temperature in summer and winter. The main advantages of high-quality air conditioning systems are their efficiency, safety, ease of installation and use. Disadvantage – increased monthly electricity costs.
- Electric batteries. Installation of electric batteries – a good way to heat small apartments in winter. The convenience lies in the fact that, if desired, you can create a comfortable temperature in each individual room and at a certain period of time. For example, turn on heating appliances in the first half of the day in the living room and kitchen, and in the second - in the bedroom and children's room. Some owners supplement wall-mounted electric radiators with UFO-type heaters to heat certain areas of the living space.
- Installation of individual gas and electric boilers. To install the equipment, you will need a separate room, such as a storage room, or part of a terrace. The operation of the boiler can be adjusted depending on the desired temperature in the apartment. In some cases, owners agree and purchase one powerful boiler for several apartments or an entire floor.
When choosing real estate, we advise you to focus not only on how houses are heated in Turkey, but also on the quality of double-glazed windows, finishing, waterproofing, as well as what construction technologies were used in the construction of the building.
When choosing an object among the secondary ones, evaluate the air conditioning and ventilation systems. If regular cleaning and repair of HVAC equipment is not enough, consider purchasing new air conditioners. In practice, modern equipment not only works more efficiently, but also more economically.
When purchasing apartments from a construction company at the start of sales, agree in advance on the installation of heated floors in the premises. This heating method is today recognized by many experts as the most comfortable and financially profitable.
Summary
Turkish winter – a wonderful time of year when you can enjoy pleasant walks along the embankment under the gentle sun, explore natural and historical attractions without queuing for tickets, go shopping in multi-brand shopping centers and boutiques, taste the best dishes of traditional Turkish cuisine in restaurants, go skiing for bright emotions resort. To ensure that wintering in Turkey brings you only positive emotions, it is important to choose the right apartment by the sea and an effective way to heat it in advance. Contact Point Property and we will help you purchase an apartment where you will be comfortable living not only in summer, but also in winter.
This 1+1 apartment, 45 m², is located on the ninth floor in the Mahmutlar district. It has one bathroom and one balcony. It is unfurnished. The building was built in June 2025. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
45 m²
11020
This 1+1 apartment, 45 m², is on the ground floor and unfurnished in the Mahmutlar district. The apartment features a 35 m² garden, one balcony, and one bathroom. The building was built in 2025.
1+1
45 m²
11019
This 1+1 villa, 52 m², is located on the sixth floor in Mahmutlar. It features one bathroom and one balcony. The villa is delivered furnished, offers sea views, and residence permit options. It is located on the beachfront, 50 m from the city center. The building was completed in 2023.
1+1
52 m²
11018
This 126.5 sq m one-bedroom apartment is located in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It is located on the fourth floor and is delivered unfurnished. It features one bathroom and a balcony overlooking the pool. The distance to the sea is 750 m, and the city center is 500 m.
1+1
127 m²
11017
A two-story, 3-bedroom villa with a living area of 190 m² in the Sügözü neighborhood, near the Tepe neighborhood. The plot is 310 m², and features two bathrooms, two balconies, and a sea view. The villa is delivered unfurnished. The house was built in 2010; it is 2,000 m from the sea and 500 m from the city center.
3+1, Duplex
190 m²
11015
This 1+1 apartment, 600 sq m, is located on the second floor and is delivered furnished. It features one bathroom and a balcony.
1+1
60 m²
11014
This 114 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district is located on the second floor of a building built in 2018. It has two bathrooms and two balconies and is offered unfurnished. It is 700 m from the sea and 350 m from the city center. Citizenship is available for this apartment.
2+1
114 m²
11012
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Cikcilli district is located on the ground floor of a building built in 2012. It features one bathroom and two balconies; it is delivered furnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 350 m away. The apartment is eligible for a residence permit and can be included in the citizenship package within the estimated value.
2+1
105 m²
11011
This 3-bedroom apartment, 172 sq m, in Nizhnyaya Oba features three bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and two balconies. It's located on the ground floor of a building built in 2021. The apartment is unfurnished, but can be purchased separately for an additional fee. The sea is 700 m away, and the city center is 500 m away. The apartment has one title deed; the property is suitable for citizenship applications.
3+1
172 m²
11010
This 110 sq m, 2-bedroom apartment is located in Oba, Alanya. The elevated ground floor features two bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is delivered furnished. Built in 2014, the building is 1,400 m from the sea and 600 m from the city center.
2+1
110 m²
11008
We offer a 1+1 apartment of 80 sq m in the Cikcilli district. Located on the sixth floor, it includes one bathroom and two balconies. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for a residence permit. It can be included in the citizenship package subject to expert assessment. It boasts a sea view. The distance to the sea is 800 m, and the district center is 350 m.
1+1
80 m²
11007
We offer a 130 sq m 2+1 apartment in Nizhnyaya Oba. Located on the ground floor, it features a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, a balcony, and a terrace. It will be delivered furnished. Built in 2019, the building is 800 m from the sea and 450 m from the city center. The property is suitable for citizenship applications.
2+1
130 m²
11006
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with a sea view in Konakli, 170 m². The villa occupies the first and second floors, includes three bathrooms and two balconies, and is located 500 m from the sea and 500 m from the city center. Built in 2004, the property is being delivered unfurnished.
3+1, Duplex
170 m²
11005
We offer a 2+1 apartment with an area of 120 m² in the Mahmutlar district. Located on the eighth floor of a building built in 2015, the apartment includes two bathrooms and two balconies. It is delivered furnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and the district center is 300 m.
2+1
120 m²
11004
We offer a 3+1 duplex apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya, measuring 140 sq m. Situated on the fourth and fifth floors of a building built in 2025, the apartment features three bathrooms and two balconies. The property is delivered unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the city center is 100 m. Residence permits and citizenship are available.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
140 m²
11003
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 50 m² in the Demirtaş district. The apartment is located on the second floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the district center is 800 m. The building was built in 2024.
1+1
50 m²
11002
We offer a 2+1 apartment with an area of 75 m² in Avsallar. Located on the ground floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered unfurnished. Built in 2023, the building is 550 m from the sea and 1000 m from the city center.
2+1
75 m²
11001
We offer a 90 sq m, 2+1 apartment in the Avsallar district. Located on the ninth floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered furnished and features a sea view. The distance to the sea is 1,000 m, and the district center is 500 m.
2+1
90 m²
10999
We offer a 61 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Kargicak district. The apartment is located on the third floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered furnished. The building was built in 2023 and is 1,500 m from the sea and the city center.
1+1
61 m²
10998
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with an area of 140 m² in the Demirtaş district. The layout includes three bedrooms and a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and three balconies. The villa is two-story, delivered furnished, and is located 700 m from the sea and 500 m from the district center. Built in 2005, the villa is eligible for a residence permit.
3+1, Duplex
140 m²
10997
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