Both - prestige and comfort in the same area
Both - prestige and comfort in the same area
Small Europe in the heart of Alanya - this is what can be called a quiet and cozy Obu. This is one of the most picturesque and picturesque areas of the resort town. And it was precisely for these qualities that he fell in love with the Europeans.
Here, both in summer and in winter, you can hear German, English, Dutch speech on the streets. This is because Europeans are frequent visitors here, and many have even become permanent residents, having bought their own apartments or villas.
Perhaps that is why in Both everything is so European clean and comfortable. If you say to the locals that you live in Both, they shake their heads approvingly, since this area is considered one of the most prestigious in Alanya. However, for Europeans, real estate in Turkey in this area is a certain indicator of wealth and good taste.
Conventionally, the Both area can be divided into upper and lower (maritime) parts. And today we will tell you about the side near the sea, and in the next article we will go up, closer to the mountains.
General information and location
Both are located just 3 kilometers from the center of Alanya. The main historical sights can be reached in just 10 minutes by city bus, or you can take a walk in just 30-40 minutes and you are there!
Both originate where the river of the same name flows into the sea. Here also begin the beautiful sandy beaches, the length of which is more than three kilometers.
Despite the fact that there are quite a lot of hotels in Oba, which are mainly located on the first line, this is a very quiet area. The loudness of the music in the cafe diminishes around 12 at night, and holidaymakers walking along the streets do not cause discomfort even to those who live along the central avenue.
When you walk along well-groomed, paved streets with pavers, you never stop wondering how cozy it is here. The fact is that all the houses in Both are completely low-rise. Therefore, even being in the center of city life, there is no feeling of the stone jungle.
A lot of foreigners live in Oba, mostly apartment owners are Europeans, but every year there are more and more of our compatriots.
Chic beaches and great surfing
Oba beaches deserve special attention. Sometimes it seems that in the city hall their accomplishment fit into one of the first lines in the city budget. Every winter before the start of the season, sand is re-filled here, after which sun loungers and umbrellas are installed and numerous cafes open.
Of course, in some places there are rocky areas, but on the whole the entrance to the sea is very comfortable.
It must be said that the prices in beach cafes are quite reasonable. Therefore, resting near the sea, it is not at all necessary to return home to have a bite, it is quite budgetary to have lunch right on the coast.
In winter, when the sea becomes restless, surfers flock to Obu. The waves here are long and low - ideal for those who plan to get up on the board or just hone their skills. And since the Mediterranean Sea, even in the coldest months, does not cool below 16-17 degrees, you can do sports here in November, in December, and in January.
All the amenities for a comfortable life
The embankment in Oba is as if specially created for morning and evening walks. Along the sea there are small parks, grounds with exercise equipment, fountains.
When you walk here in spring or early summer, you enjoy the huge amount of flowers that bloom after winter hibernation. And when mimosa blooms, the world begins to play with new colors. And how orange trees smell during flowering! Words can not be described!
Parallel to the embankment passes the central boulevard. In the summer season in the evenings it becomes quite crowded here, since all the rest go for a walk. Here there are various restaurants offering both European and Turkish cuisine, and shops, and much more.
By the way, in the summer season in the evening the central street becomes pedestrian - it is blocked for car traffic. You can walk and not think that a car or a motorcycle will now jump out of the corner.
Both are located at almost every step of supermarkets and grocery stores, such as şok, bim, A101, migros, where you can buy everything you need. There are also ATMs, pharmacies, small private medical offices and much more on the main street.
On Mondays in Oba there is a bazaar selling vegetables, fruits, nuts, cheeses, spices, as well as Turkish textiles.
On the border between Oba and Tosmur, there are football and basketball courts, and everyone can use them.
And in Both there is a university, large shopping centers and orange orchards. But all this is located at the top of the area. We will tell about it in our next article.
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