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August 24, 2026
Turkey rental contracts: what you sign and why residency needs it
What belongs in a kira sözleşmesi, when a notary is required, the deposit limit the law sets, and why the apartment's address matters more than it looks.
Read →August 6, 2026
Mahmutlar, Oba or Cleopatra: where to rent in Alanya
Comparing three Alanya districts for a monthly rental: how Mahmutlar, Oba and Cleopatra differ, who each one suits, and what a month actually costs in each.
Read →August 6, 2026
1+1, 2+1, 3+1: how to read Turkish apartment layouts
What 1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 mean in Turkish rental listings, how many rooms and square metres that really is, and which layout suits which long stay in Alanya.
Read →August 6, 2026
What renting an apartment in Alanya actually costs
What a long stay in Alanya adds up to: rent, deposit, the building fee (aidat), metered utilities and cleaning — real figures, no hidden extras.
Read →June 27, 2026
Cuisine of the Antalya region: what to try in Alanya
A guide to the traditional food of Turkey's Mediterranean coast: Antalya piyaz, tandır kebab, fresh fish, citrus, bananas and künefe.
Read →June 20, 2026
The history of Alanya: from a pirate fortress to a seaside resort
The history of Alanya from ancient Coracesium and the Cilician pirates to the Seljuk fortress of Alaiye, an Ottoman port and today's resort.
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