Avsallar — one of the most developed and picturesque districts of Alanya in Turkey, which many foreign tourists have already appreciated. Avsallar attracts vacationers and investors with its landscaped, picturesque beaches, quality hotels and apartments, excellent urban and entertainment infrastructure, rich nature, and good prospects for increasing their savings.
In our new review article we will talk about the location, climate, attractions, pros and cons of the Mediterranean resort, as well as the real estate market of Avsallar.
Content of the article:
- Where is Avsallar
- Weather and climate
- Where to go in Avsallar: attractions and excursions
- Avsallar Beaches
- Restaurants and cafes
- Shopping and market in Avsallar
- Real estate in Avsallar
Where is Avsallar
Avsallar — administrative region of Alanya and resort area Incekum. About 10,000 people live here permanently. Most of the population works in tourism and trade. One of the main routes of the Antalya coast passes through the territory of the village — D400, which connects all the main settlements of the Mediterranean.
For reference:
- Distance from Avsallar tohistoric center Alania — about 24 kilometers.
- Distance from Avsallar to Antalya — 110 kilometers.
- To the resort of Side — 44 kilometers.
- Distance from Avsallar to Makhmutlara — 36 kilometers.
Avsallar on the map of Turkey:
How to get to Avsallar
Note that the closest airports to Avsallar are Gazipasa international airports in Alanya and Antalya hub.
You can get from Gazipaşa Alanya Airport to this area of Alanya in literally 1 hour by car, covering 65 kilometers. The journey from Antalya Airport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes, considering the distance — 100 km.
There are several travel options:
- Using a transfer ordered in advance.
- By taxi.
- On a comfortable shuttle. Shuttles stop right in front of the terminal exits.
- Take your own public transport (tram) to Antalya Station and from there take a regular bus to Alanya Bus Station. In Alanya, you can get to any area of the city by minibus (dolmus), including to Avsallar. In addition, you can go to the D400 highway and stop one of the buses on the route to Alanya.
Weather and climate
Summer in Avsallar is sultry, sunny, with virtually no precipitation. In winter there is high air humidity, cloudy weather and sometimes rain. Throughout the year, the thermometer fluctuates within +9…+32 °C.
The active swimming season begins in June and ends at the end of September–beginning of October:
- The hottest month is August. The average daily temperature reaches a maximum of +33 °C, and a minimum of +23…+25 °C.
- January is the coolest month. This month the thermometer may drop to +7… +9 °C.
Average air and water temperatures in Avsallar, Turkey by month:
Month | Average air temperature in summer, °C | Average air temperature in winter, °C | Average monthly water temperature, °C |
January | +15 | +7 | +17 |
February | +16 | +7 | +17 |
March | +17 | +9 | +17 |
April | +20 | +11 | +18 |
May | +24 | +15 | +19 |
June | +27 | +18 | +23 |
July | +30 | +21 | +25 |
August | +31 | +21 | +27 |
September | +29 | +19 | +26 |
October | +25 | +15 | +24 |
November | +21 | +12 | +21 |
December | +17 | +9 | +19 |
Where to go in Avsallar: attractions and excursions
Avsallar — a favorite resort among tourists looking for a calm and measured holiday in Turkey. However, this does not mean that there is nothing to see or nowhere to go. The infrastructure of Avsallar is maximally developed to meet the needs of holidaymakers from abroad.
Htoview in Avsallar?
Excursions and attractions of Avsallar
There are not many attractions in this area of Alanya. However, the short distance from the city center allows easy access to most of Turkey's iconic cultural and historical monuments. For example:
- The city of Side, located 40 kilometers from Avsallar, where ancient ruins from Antiquity and the ruins of the Temple of Apollo have survived to this day. In addition, everyone has the opportunity to visit the Museum of Antiquity and go to contemplate the picturesque Manavgat waterfall.
- Caravanserai Alara Khan — a landmark on the territory of Avsallar, built back in the 13th century. Tourists will be interested in visiting the caravanserai, where travelers and traders along the Great Silk Road once stayed. A souvenir shop and restaurant are also open here for tourists. In addition, there is a Muslim mosque.
Entertainment in Avsallar
As for Avsallar's entertainment, the Selanya Seapark water park is considered the undisputed favorite among tourists and resort guests. The recreation area is geographically located between Asallar and the Konakli region. A large number of different water attractions and slides, swimming pools, beaches and cafes, a show program with dolphins — fun time with the whole family is guaranteed.
The second, no less popular entertainment available to residents of Avsallar — rafting on the Alara River. During spring floods, all extreme sports enthusiasts will especially enjoy the descent. In addition, it is very popular here diving. InAvsallarthere are several unique places and caves, rich in underwater flora and fauna, representatives which you can see during a scuba dive and take wonderfulphotos. < /span>
In addition to the listed entertainment, the resort village provides tourists with yachting services, horseback riding and much more.
Avsallar beaches
One of the popular questions among tourists: what kind of sea and beaches in Avsallar? And here, perhaps, the resort area has no equal.
Length of coast — about 3 kilometers. The beaches are sandy or pebble and are as comfortable as possible for relaxation. There are: areas for beach sports, sun loungers and umbrellas, changing rooms and showers, toilets, a lifeguard service, cafes and restaurants. Most Avsallar beaches are hotels, others — city and free.
The pearl of the area is Incekum Beach, covered with golden sand. The sea is clean, transparent, deep turquoise. There is a smooth entry into the water with a gradual increase in depth. Incekum is especially loved by tourists who come on holiday to Turkey with their children.
Restaurants and cafes
In Avsallar there is a place to eat deliciously, drink aromatic coffee or tea and just have a good time.
To try real Turkish cuisine, it is better to go to catering establishments that are visited by the Turks themselves. On the one hand, prices here are relatively low, and on the other hand — excellent quality of national Turkish dishes.
According to residents and tourists, some of the best restaurants in Avsallar are:
- Garden&Bar Restaurant
- Nokta Restaurant
- İsa's Restaurant, Cafe & Bar;
- Rainbow BAR.
However, this is not a complete list of establishments.
Shopping and market Avsallar
The developed infrastructure of the area allows you to both come on vacation and live all year round in Turkey. Restaurants and bars, bank branches and ATMs, shops and chain supermarkets Migros, Bim, Carrefour and A101, grocery stores, pharmacies, medical centers, a public hospital, schools and kindergartens, as well as other public facilities are available to residents. span>
In addition, a weekly farmers market is held in Avsallar. Every Wednesday, farmers from the suburbs of Alanya come to the square near the mosque to bring organic, inexpensive fruits and vegetables, spices, souvenirs and other goods.
Real estate in Avsallar
Avsallar real estate is popular among foreign investors. However, before purchasing, you should familiarize yourself with the features of residential development in this area of Turkey.
For example, the first coastline is almost completely occupied by hotels and their infrastructure. Residential areas are located some distance from the coast. This played into the hands of the developers, as it made it possible to build houses with large-scale green surrounding areas and internal diverse infrastructure.
Which apartments to choose and buy, — completely depends on the goals: rest, life, investment or earnings.
Apartments and houses within walking distance of the beaches are ideal for recreation and generating rental income. If you want to move to permanent residence in Turkey , we recommend paying attention to the quieter and calmer part of Avsallar. Beautiful residential complexes have been built here, equipped with the most modern infrastructure, a lot of greenery and recreation areas.
You can choose good options on both the secondary and primary markets. Apartments from the developer at an early stage of construction will cost 20–30% less than finished housing in a commissioned complex. Some residential complexes have infrastructure at the level of five-star hotels, including swimming pools and cinemas, SPA areas and gyms, 24-hour security, restaurants and much more.
Most of the resale properties are offered in good condition and, in the case of urgent sale, at a lower price.
Today in Avsallar the cost of 1+1 apartments ranges from 100,000–120,000 €. Prices for apartments 2+1, 3+1 — about 200,000 €. To purchase a comfortable villa you need to count on an investment of about 400,000 €.
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes; they are not of a commercial nature.
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