Alanya town is located about 100 kilometers (65 miles) to the east of Antalya, on a peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea in the south and the Taurus Mountains in the north. It's one of the most popular holiday destinations of Turkey today especially for Sun - Sea - Sand lovers. It has many beaches with a blue flag and many hotels and resorts along the coast on sandy beaches. Therefore, every year millions of tourists choose Alanya for the holidays. Most of the foreign visitors to the town are from Germany, Holland, Scandinavia, and Russia. Lately, many foreigners have bought property in and around Alanya for their holidays or for the retirement. It became a popular area especially for the German nationals.