Private Transfer toMahmutlar Beach
A laid-back 5 km shingle shore under the Taurus Mountains, where clear water and low crowds replace the resort rush.
Mahmutlar Beach
Mahmutlar Beach is Alanya's calmer, more local stretch of coast: roughly five kilometres of clean shingle and coarse sand running below a modern seafront promenade, with the Taurus Mountains rising green behind you. The water is famously clear and the entry shallow and gradual, though the seabed turns to smooth cobbles offshore, so water shoes make swimming far more comfortable. Backed by an easy line of cafes, bistros and small markets, it stays noticeably quieter than central Alanya even in peak summer, which makes it a favourite with families, long-stay residents and anyone who prefers space over crowds. It is not a manicured Blue Flag resort beach, but for honest Mediterranean swimming, mountain-and-sea views and a relaxed daily rhythm, the 140 km trip down the coast pays off.
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Transfer prices to Mahmutlar Beach
Fixed price in EUR for a private Eco Van (up to 6 guests) — larger Vito and V-Class options available at booking.
Round-trip includes up to 6 hours wait time. Need longer? Message us for a flat day-rate.
Mahmutlar Beach transfer · frequently asked
How do I get to Mahmutlar Beach from Antalya Airport?
It's about 140 km from Antalya Airport (AYT), roughly a 2h20 drive down the coast. The simplest option is a SooTransfer private door-to-door transfer: we meet you in arrivals, help with luggage and take you straight to your Mahmutlar hotel or the beach. A private round trip for this route typically runs around EUR 144-174 depending on vehicle and group size, and we can wait and return for beach or day-trip plans.
Is it faster to fly into Gazipasa (GZP) instead?
Yes, if you can. Gazipasa-Alanya Airport (GZP) is only about 31 km from Mahmutlar, roughly a 30-35 minute drive, versus around 2h20 from Antalya. A SooTransfer private transfer from Gazipasa is typically about EUR 40-55 each way, so if your flight schedule allows GZP, you'll save a lot of road time.
What's the best way to get there: private transfer, taxi, bus or tour?
A private transfer is the most comfortable for the distance: a fixed price, a named driver waiting at arrivals, child seats on request and no changes. Public buses from Antalya are cheap but slow with transfers and limited luggage room, metered taxis over 140 km can cost more than a pre-booked car, and group tours run fixed times. SooTransfer gives you a door-to-door car at a set fare without the meter anxiety.
Does Mahmutlar Beach have a Blue Flag and lifeguards?
Mahmutlar Beach itself is not a Blue Flag beach; the Blue Flag stretches are in central Alanya, such as Cleopatra and Damlatas. Mahmutlar is an honest public beach with clean, clear water, sunbed and umbrella vendors, plenty of cafes and seasonal lifeguard supervision, but fewer manicured resort facilities, which is part of its quieter charm.
Is Mahmutlar Beach sandy and good for families?
It's mainly a shingle and coarse-sand beach rather than soft golden sand, with a gentle, shallow entry that families like and a calmer, less crowded feel than central Alanya. Pack water shoes for the pebbles and cobbled seabed, and you'll find it relaxed, spacious and well suited to kids and longer, slower beach days.