Kleopatra beach
Cleopatra is the most famous beach on Turkish Riviera. It owes its name to the last hellenistic Queen of Egypt. According to legends, Antony brought as a gift to his beloved Cleopatra the Mediterranean pearl-the luxurious city of Alanya. Every time she went from Egypt for camping, the Queen stopped here to swim in the mirror-clear lagoon and soak up the magnificent sandy carpet. Since then, the beach of Cleopatra irresistibly attracts those who expect a royal vacation.
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Beach description
Cleopatra Beach has become world famous for its many advantages:
- fine sand of golden yellow color;
- excellent purity and transparency of the sea, at the bottom of which you can see every fish through swimming glasses;
- outstanding dimensions: 2-kilometer length and 40-meter width;
- comfortable temperature of sea water, well warmed by the southern sun;
- stunning sunset pictures against a coastal mountain range;
- Lush mediterranean flora - olive groves, pine forests and palm plantations.
For many years, Cleopatra has maintained a brand of beach that meets all the hygiene and safety requirements. International experts have marked it with the Blue flag number of times.
Vacationers with young children should be careful on the beach area adjacent to the old fortress. This place is characterized by sudden depression in the sea and rocky formations under water. The second alarming feature for young and inexperienced swimmers is strong currents and large waves (up to 2 metres) on windy days.
When is it better to go
A comfortable time for a trip to the Turkish seaside resorts – is from July to September. The air temperature in this period rises to + 40 °C, the water warms up to + 30 °C. However, you need to be prepared for a huge influx of tourists.
Video: Beach Kleopatra
Infrastructure
The beach is equipped with changing rooms, showers and toilets, which can be used free of charge. Private beach clubs offer sun loungers and umbrellas for rent. For most local hotels guests beach furniture is provided for free.
Every 50 meters of the beach area there are small kiosks where you can buy fast food, drinks, ice cream. Many tourists buy products in the markets that meet on the way from the city center to the beach. Tourists also have the opportunity to eat in coastal cafes and restaurants or in private beach clubs.
Kleopatra Beach is one of the Turkish diving, rafting and paragliding centers. Active leisure fans will be able to test themselves in other water attractions:
- one-day boat trips along the coast;
- multi-day cruises;
- banana riding, jet ski or sea bike.
The resort entertainment industry is represented by night clubs, water parks, shopping and entertainment centers. Curious tourists are invited to visit the following places:
- Damlatas and Dim caves;
- Sapadere canyon;
- Dimcay mountain river;
- Fort-complex, built in the 13th century on a mountain peak, towering over the port (you can get to it from the beach on foot, by bus or by cable car lifting height of 240 meters); one of the fortress parts -tower Kızıl Kule-adorns the crest of Alanya;
- museums and gardens of Alanya.
For those who prefer to jogging or speed walking on leisure- there is a footpath stretching along the whole Kleopatra beach.
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- Damlatas Beach and Kleopatra Beach it is one and the same beach. The first name is associated with the famous Damlatas cave (it is located on the edge of the beach) and is more often used by locals.
- Kleopatra Beach is one of the most visited beaches in Alanya, hosting up to 100,000 guests annually. One of the popularity reasons is the convenient location of the recreation area: it is 4 km from the center of Alanya. You can get to the beach by public transport or on foot.
- the nearest airport to Kleopatra beach is Antalya Airport. The distance between airport and beach is approximately 125 km. Tourists arriving at Antalya airport can take free Shuttle or municipal bus to get to Alanya.
- There is a parking for a traveler who arrived at the resort by car: It is available to find a parking place on the beach all around the clock.