What to Eat in Alanya: Famous Dishes and Local Products

Famous Dishes of Alanya

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  Alanya Gülüklü (Hülüklü) Soup

  Alanya Gülüklü (Hülüklü) Soup was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 September 2019 (TÜRKPATENT registration no: 459). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Alanya Municipality.

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  Alanya Cağ Kebabı

  Prepared by roasting lamb on a horizontal spit over a wood fire, cağ kebabı is one of Alanya's best-known flavours.

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  Piyaz

  Prepared with dried beans, onions, parsley and tahini, Antalya piyaz is an indispensable meze on traditional tables in Alanya as well.

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  Balık Ekmek (Fish Sandwich)

  Fresh fish caught in Alanya harbour is served in bread. It is the most popular flavour at the fish restaurants along the harbour.

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  Muz Tatlısı (Banana Dessert)

  Made from Alanya's famous bananas, this dessert is prepared by serving caramelised banana slices with ice cream or kaymak.

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  Balık Mançuru

  Associated with Alanya, balık mançuru is prepared with yellowtail and cooked by frying.

These dishes are known throughout Antalya province; see the provincial food guide for details.

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  Antalya Piyazı (bean salad with tahini sauce)

  A piyaz with a geographical indication, in which dried beans meet a tahini and vinegar sauce; it is usually served with şiş köfte.

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  Antalya Kabak Tatlısı (pumpkin dessert)

  A pumpkin dessert with a registered geographical indication.

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  Finike Portakalı (Finike oranges)

  Washington Navel oranges with a geographical indication, grown in the alluvial soils of the Akçay and Alakır streams.

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  Korkuteli Karyağdı Armudu (Korkuteli karyağdı pears)

  A pear with a geographical indication, specific to Korkuteli.

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  Alanya Yenidünyası (Alanya loquats)

  Alanya yenidünyası (loquat), harvested in spring, with a geographical indication.

What to Buy in Alanya: Local Products

• Alanya Avocado Alanya Avocado was registered as a protected designation of origin on 15 October 2018 (TÜRKPATENT registration no: 386). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Alanya Fıstıklı Limonata (Pistachio Lemonade) Alanya Fıstıklı Limonata was registered as a protected geographical indication on 17 April 2024 (TÜRKPATENT registration no: 1572). Product group: non-alcoholic beverages. Registered by: Alanya Municipality.
• Alanya Keçiboynuzu (Alanya Carob) Alanya Keçiboynuzu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 February 2025 (TÜRKPATENT registration no: 1705). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Alanya Banana Alanya Muzu was registered as a protected designation of origin on 25 July 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no: 1176). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Alanya Yenidünyası (Alanya Medlar) Alanya Yenidünyası was registered as a protected designation of origin on 7 August 2018 (TÜRKPATENT registration no: 373). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

What Alanya Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

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  Seljuk Heritage

  Alanya was conquered in 1221 by the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, who used it as a winter capital. The castle, Kızılkule and the shipyard are the most important works of this period.

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  International Tourism Culture

  Alanya is a cosmopolitan holiday resort hosting millions of foreign tourists every year. A multicultural way of life has developed in the district, which attracts strong interest from German, Scandinavian and Russian tourists in particular.

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  Alanya International Tourism and Arts Festival

  Held every year, the festival enriches Alanya's tourism season with concerts, exhibitions and cultural events.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What to Eat in Other Districts of Antalya

• Akseki 7 dishes Akseki Pekmezli Dondurma (grape molasses ice cream), Keçi Tandırı (goat cooked in a clay oven) and Piyaz (white bean salad)
• Aksu 3 dishes Piyaz, Şiş Köfte and Tandır Fish (Tandır Balığı)
• Demre 3 dishes Dishes Made with Demre Tomatoes, Balık Güveç (fish casserole) and Piyaz (white bean salad)
• Döşemealtı 3 dishes Piyaz (white bean salad), Tandır Kebabı (tandoor-baked lamb) and Döşemealtı halısı (Döşemealtı rug)
• Elmalı 3 dishes Elmalı Böreği, Keşkek and Elma Tatlısı
• Finike 5 dishes Finike Pidesi, Piyaz (bean salad) and Balık Çorbası
• Gazipaşa 4 dishes Muz Tatlısı (banana dessert), Piyaz (white bean salad) and Balık Izgara (grilled fish)
• Gündoğmuş 3 dishes Keçi Tandırı (goat cooked in a clay oven), Bazlama (flatbread) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
• İbradı 6 dishes İbradı Enek Pekmezi, Keçi Tandırı (goat tandır) and Bazlama
• Kaş 3 dishes Kaş Fish (Kaş Balığı), Piyaz and Octopus Salad (Ahtapot Salatası)
• Kemer 3 dishes Grilled Fish (Balık Izgara), Piyaz and Şiş Kebap
• Kepez 3 dishes Piyaz, Şiş Köfte and Tandır Kebabı
• Konyaaltı 3 dishes Piyaz, Balık Izgara and Dondurma
• Korkuteli 7 dishes Korkuteli Böreği (filo pastry), Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge) and Tandır Kebabı (clay oven lamb)
• Kumluca 3 dishes Piyaz, Domates Çorbası and Balık Izgara
• Manavgat 4 dishes Manavgat Fish, Piyaz and Şiş Köfte
• Muratpaşa 4 dishes Antalya Piyaz, Şiş Köfte and Hibeş
• Serik 7 dishes Piyaz (white bean salad), Tandır Kebabı (earth-oven lamb) and Balık Izgara (grilled fish)