Various leisure options, depending on the financial capabilities of potential tourists, offers developed infrastructure of the resort region of Alanya. Vacation prices here are differentiated based on various categories of vacationers.
However, in general, this province is characterized by an attractive ratio of quality of services and their prices for holiday-makers. For example: the approximate price of a weekly tour for two adults at the Annabella Diamond Spa 5 * hotel in April 2015 is $ 1,125. Thus, the five-star vacationers buy less than $ 100 per person per day.
Note: Alanya climate
For a quality vacation, holidaymakers should be adequately taken into account the weather.
Alanya (Turkey) is characterized by an average annual temperature of +20 0 and humidity close to 65%. The southern part of this province is considered the warmest resort area of ​​Turkey, as it is protected from the winds by the picturesque Taurus Mountains.
The resort season of Alanya takes a period of time from April to October, respectively, the swimming season here lasts about 300 days. The most popular summer months for tourists. The air temperature at this time is in the range + 26–33 0 C. The water temperature, respectively, from June to the end of October is + 25–27 0 C.
Thus, for the vast majority of vacationers, due to its climatic conditions, according to indications for their health, Alanya is suitable.
Tours here are relatively inexpensive, and resort opportunities are differentiated for every taste. It is also important for a tourist to correctly select a travel agency, which you can really entrust with your holidays, flights, insurance, and excursions.
We recommend choosing a tour operator or travel agency, after selecting those who have been working on the market for several years. There are other choices, for example, on the tour operator’s website checked in advance, you can specify only the price that you are willing to pay for the tour. In this case, you will be offered a number of hotels with a different number of stars. However, it’s more practical and safe to still buy a “classic” tour from the selected operator - to a specific hotel.
About Incekum
Alanya Province is quite large. We will limit our choice to Incekum resort, 25 km away from the famous Mediterranean resort of Alanya. Hotel Annabella Diamond Hotel Spa 5 * - the subject of this article - is located here, one and a half kilometers from the nearest village of Avsallar.
Local resort life comes to life in the late afternoon, gaining the greatest intensity and scope at night, when there are numerous parties and discos. This is a rapidly growing resort village, where there are numerous shops, restaurants and, of course, hotels. "Alanya, 5 stars" - in a similar resort advertisement, new hotels of the 3rd-4th generations of Inzhekuma, part of the resort region of Alanya, look more and more attractive.
Unique natural areas
The word "Incekum" in Turkish means "thin sand". Indeed, pure golden, perfectly clean sand, periodically cleaned by hotel beach machines - the calling card of Annabella Diamond. Nature here is favorable for a calm, measured rest. Around - majestic mountains and fragrant pine forests. A tape of beaches is just perfect. So with the natural surroundings, the Annabella Diamond Hotel Spa 5 * hotel was just lucky. In ancient times, the legendary Queen Cleopatra liked these places.
The relatively young resort of Incekum has now significantly developed its infrastructure. It is considered an ideal peaceful place for a comfortable family vacation. And the hotel we have chosen, thanks to the developed children's infrastructure, the solid work of its mini-club, is an ideal place for the relaxation of the youngest tourists.
About the hotel
The hotel complex of the first line Annabella Diamond Hotel Spa 5 * was built in 2012. An area of ​​10 thousand square meters is allocated for it. It is a single seven-story building.
The hotel complex has 229 rooms. Of these, 222 rooms belong to the Standard class, their area is 32 m 2 . 7 family rooms (with a living room and two bedrooms) and one VIP - room (suite).
Room Equipment
The rooms at Annabella Diamond Hotel (Alanya) are spacious and well-equipped. They are equipped with a bathroom, a bathroom, a balcony. Furniture (corner in the living room, sofas, coffee table, wardrobe) is made of natural wood, it is not worn out. In addition to furniture, client rooms are equipped with the necessary appliances: air conditioning, mini-bar, LCD - TV, satellite dish, telephone, hairdryer. Guests can also use the safe for a fee.
The hotel staff in the rooms is cleaned daily. A change of linen - three times a week. The rooms are provided with all necessary toiletries.
Hotel infrastructure
On the territory of the hotel complex Annabella Diamond Hotel Spa 5 * there are three swimming pools: an adult and a children's outdoor, as well as an indoor heated pool. Outdoor pools are equipped with water slides. Near the children's pool for the smallest there is a playground. Here with children from 10 00 to 13 00 and from 15 00 to 17 30 animators are engaged.
Catering is carried out by the main restaurant, catering to guests by the buffet, hotel lobby bar, beach bar, pool bar, disco bar.
For evening shows and various cultural programs, a special amphitheater is equipped.
On the basis of the Annabella Diamond Hotel Spa Alanya, business events can be organized: conferences, boards, symposiums. For this purpose, the hotel has a conference hall equipped with a congress system, projection equipment, video walls, and modern video communications.
There is also a modern spa, whose availability, by the way, is predictable, since it is displayed in the name of the hotel.
Spa
The spa hotel we are considering attracts guests, not least because of its spa facilities. After all, a large part of vacationers goes to the resort not only to have a good time, but also to improve their health. They offer thermal, mineral water treatments using scrubs, peeling, masks, massages.
Annabella Diamond Hotel offers a variety of whirlpool bathtubs with healing salts, algae and mud, individually selected by experienced professionals in intensity and temperature, a Turkish hammam, steam room, sauna, Vichy shower, a wide range of massages, stone and acupuncture.
All this is very dignified. Clients in their reviews about the spa hotel, in addition to improving the general condition of the body, also note aesthetic pleasure, thanks to the additional use of scented candles and oils, lighting, music.
Beach description
The hotel beach is located directly next to the hotel complex. He is beautiful: the azure sea and golden manicured sand. The beach is cleaned daily. Judging by customer reviews, he is perfect. Broad is its sandy strip.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, mattresses are issued to guests of the aforementioned hotel for free. Regarding beach towels, in fact - they are also free, but they are issued only on the security of money. There is a beach hotel buffet nearby.
The entrance to the water is smooth, gradual, which is convenient for children. The bottom is sandy. The water is clear and visible at a depth of 8 meters. Generally speaking, hotels with sandy beaches, convenient for families with children, are the hallmark of Inzekum. In particular, here is located one of the best in the Mediterranean - Cleopatra's beach, which we strongly recommend visiting. To do this, it is preferable than from a tour operator to buy this tour at travel agencies. However, there are options even more profitable.
Excursions - to guests of Turkey
According to tourists, one of the most popular excursions in Turkey is a visit to the thermal springs of Pamukkale and the city cut out in the rocks - Cappadocia. These excursions are quite long, it takes 2 days. For their implementation, travel agent services are required.
The mineral waters of Pamukkale formed a natural cascade of snow-white pools. Here, the ancient Romans recovered. According to legend, here Queen Cleopatra herself took healing baths.
Cappadocia is famous for its underground rocky cities with complex architecture, water supply, sewage.
Excursions on your own. Alanya
The most creative tourists organize excursions on their own using their English vocabulary and advice from local residents. A bus runs from Avsallar to Alanya every 10 minutes. It takes about 1 hour to get to Alanya Bus Station. The fare is 4.5 lira per person. Here at the station, the exchange rate of $ for lira is more profitable than in the exchangers of Avsallar.
From here we recommend taking a bus number 4 to the Ich-Kale fortress. He walks in an hour, the ticket price is 2 lira. The road to the fortress takes about half an hour, the ticket price is 2 lira. You will pay 10 lira per person for entering the fortress. Then we recommend that, going down the mountain, walk about 3 km towards the salt cave (tourist attraction) and the famous Cleopatra Beach. Bonus - wonderful landscapes. On the way - descent to the Kzyl Kule tower (Red Tower). The entrance to the cave is 4.5 lira. Right in front of the cave is Cleopatra Beach. He is considered the best in the resort of Alanya. The sea and sand here are perfect, the service is wonderful. The blue flag beach itself extends over two kilometers. There are many cafes and restaurants here ... However, returning to the Annabella Diamond Hotel, it should be noted that the last bus from the cave to the Alanya bus station leaves at 20.00. From there, it is easier to get to Avsallar: buses run until 1am.
We add that the locals are good-natured and, answering your questions, will be happy to advise you.
Self-guided tour. Side
Those wishing to take a tour with an overview of the unique buildings of the ancient world, we recommend visiting the open-air museum - Side. From Alanya, it can be reached in 50 minutes by dolmushe (distance - 43 km).
The complex of the ancient Roman agora with a remarkably preserved amphitheater, the foundations of the temples of Apollo, Artemis will open to your eyes. The fee for a walking tour to explore the remains of the ancient city is $ 4.
Conclusion
A lot of positive reviews from tourists testify: rest in the resorts of Alanya is wonderful. In this article, we presented to our readers one of the good leisure options for couples - the inexpensive five-star Annabella Diamond Hotel Spa 5 * with good service and comfort. It is considered one of the best for families with children.
For tourists - couples who come without children, this hotel can be used as a convenient platform for all sorts of excursions, including inexpensive "pirate" ones. In fact, why pay more. Good luck on your holiday!