To the east and west of Alanya lie inviting turquoise seas fringed by extensive golden beaches. The magnificent Taurus Mountains provide a pine-clad breathtaking backdrop to this enchanting resort. Most of old Alanya lies on the great rocky promontory that juts out into the sea. Crowning the headland is a sprinkling of Citadel towers and just below is a delightful harbour guarded by the Red Tower an unusual building that dates back to 1225. At the waterfront there are plenty of friendly bars tea-houses cafes and restaurants with an excellent range of international and traditional cuisine. Sea caves and grottoes indent the rocky shore below the Citadel. Some can only be reached by boat but you can walk up to the most famous Damlatas or Cape of Dripping Stones .2Crowning the headland is a sprinkling of Citadel towers and just below is a delightful harbour guarded by the Red Tower an unusual building that dates back to 1225. At the waterfront there are plenty of friendly bars tea-houses cafes and restaurants with an excellent range of international and traditional cuisine. Sea caves and grottoes indent the rocky shore below the Citadel. Some can only be reached by boat but you can walk up to the most famous Damlatas or "Cape of Dripping Stones".