Souvenirs from Alanya and Antalya: What to Bring Back from Turkey
Turkey is a country with a rich history, vibrant culture, and unique craftsmanship. When visiting Alanya or Antalya, it’s impossible to leave empty-handed. There are so many souvenirs here that will make great gifts for loved ones or serve as pleasant reminders of your trip. Let’s explore what you should buy and where to find the best options.
Traditional Turkish Souvenirs
Many tourists start with the classics — items that immediately remind you of Turkey:
- Evil Eye (Nazar Boncuk) — a blue amulet believed to protect from the “evil eye,” available as pendants, keychains, jewelry, or wall charms.
- Turkish Tea and Spices — black, apple, pomegranate teas, saffron, cumin, sumac, curry — all aromatic, colorful, and affordable.
- Sweets — lokum (Turkish delight), baklava, halva, honey-coated nuts — a huge selection at bazaars and sweet shops.
- Textiles — towels, bedspreads, scarves, handmade carpets, or small rugs.
- Ceramics — painted plates, cups, teapots with oriental patterns.
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Where to Buy Souvenirs?
Alanya and Antalya offer a variety of shopping options — from bustling bazaars to cozy little shops:
- Bazaars and Markets — the best places for affordable and colorful shopping. Don’t forget to bargain!
- Tourist Streets — the center of Alanya (Atatürk Boulevard) and the old town of Antalya (Kaleiçi) have many souvenir shops.
- Shopping Malls — here you can find more modern gifts and handmade items with certificates.
- Manufacturer Shops — such as local sweet shops or textile stores, which offer high-quality products.
What to Buy as Gifts
- For Women — fragrant oils, hammam sets, ceramic jewelry.
- For Men — natural soap, coffee, Turkish knives, or hookahs.
- For Children — soft toys in Turkish costumes, mini evil eye pins, sweets.
Souvenirs from Alanya and Antalya are not just nice little trinkets but a piece of Eastern fairy tale that you take with you. It’s important to buy with pleasure and choose things that truly evoke emotions, as these are the items that will remind you of sunny Turkey for years.
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