Nature sports and cycling route studies, consisting of the Demirtaş borders in the east, Alarahan in the west, and Akdağ in the north, continue with the contributions of Alanya Municipality, Alanya Association of Tourist Employers (ALTİD), Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO), and Alanya Nature Sports Club (ALDOSK).
'TOURISM WILL SPREAD TO THE COUNTRYSIDE'
In the meeting held regarding the subject at the ALTİD meeting hall; route determination, the completion of GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates, and mapping studies details were discussed. In the meeting attended by ALTİD President Burhan Sili, Alanya Municipality Support Services Manager Saim Kanlı, ALTİD Board Member Erhan Yönet, ALDOSK member Mehmet Zafer Peker, and Betül Turan, it was emphasized that the goal is to revitalize the rural economy and ensure that villagers also receive a share from tourism.
BOTH SPORTS AND CULTURE
Contributions to cultural tourism will be provided by highlighting historical sites such as Hamaxia (Sinek Kalesi), located 6 kilometers northwest of Alanya on the route where mapping studies are being conducted (Elikesik Village-Pamphylia Region), Laertes (Dağlık Kilikya) 25 kilometers east of Alanya, Alarahan 37 kilometers west of Alanya, the 5-kilometer historical highland road descending from Kızılalan to Çıplaklı, Alanya Castle, the ancient city of Syedra 20 kilometers east of Alanya, and Hıdırellerz Church located 10 kilometers north of Alanya.
'TOURISM WILL BE DIVERSIFIED'
Stating that nature and sports tourism are becoming increasingly widespread worldwide, officials said, "Parallel to the air pollution and urbanization enveloping the world, the number of people wanting to spend time in nature is steadily increasing. We will diversify tourism by combining Alanya's historical areas, outside of its coastal sections, with sporting activities. Both our local residents and our guests staying in our hotels will benefit from the nature of Alanya. Those who wish to visit historical regions, mosques, active fountains, and points marked on maps such as rest areas will also be contributing to the village economy."