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Okurcalar Airport Transfer

Big-resort beach belt between Side and Alanya.

105 km
AYT · 95 min
70 km
GZP · 60 min
About Okurcalar

About Okurcalar

Okurcalar is a purpose-built all-inclusive resort strip on a long sandy-pebble shore halfway between Side and Alanya, made for families who want pools, slides and full-board ease. It sits about 73 km from Gazipasa (GZP) airport, a smooth one-hour private transfer down the coastal highway.

Relaxed, self-contained and family-oriented. Okurcalar isn't a town with a buzzing old quarter or a strip of independent bars; it's a planned resort zone where life revolves around hotel pools, beach loungers and evening animation shows. Days are easygoing and unhurried, with the real character coming from the long beach, the warm Mediterranean and the big-hotel hospitality rather than street-level nightlife.

Best season
May to October is prime beach season, with hot, dry, reliably sunny days. July and August are the busiest and hottest, ideal for water parks but crowded; late May, June and September offer warm sea, lighter crowds and gentler prices. April and late October are pleasant and quiet but some pools and parks may not be fully open.
Hidden gem · Alarahan and Alara Castle
A short drive inland, the 13th-century Alarahan caravanserai sits beside the Alara stream, with riverside cafes and shops below a steep rocky crag. Climb the dark, stepped tunnel cut into the rock to reach Alara Castle's cisterns and watchtowers, and a sweeping valley view few beach guests ever see.
What Okurcalar is famous for

Six reasons people choose Okurcalar

The standout features that set Okurcalar apart from every other Antalya region.

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All-Inclusive Megaresorts
A dense cluster of large four- and five-star hotels built for full-board holidays, where most guests barely leave the gates.
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Long Sandy-Pebble Beach
A wide, gently shelving shoreline of sand and fine shingle backs the resorts, most with private sun-bed sections and Blue Flag standards.
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Hotel Water Parks
Several properties have their own aqua parks with multiple slides, and Water Planet anchors the area with around two dozen rides.
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Family-First Holidays
Kids' clubs, splash pools, mini-discos and animation teams make this one of the Antalya coast's most child-friendly bases.
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Midway Coastal Base
Roughly equidistant from Side's ruins and Alanya's castle, it's a handy launchpad for both directions of the Turquoise Coast.
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Alarahan Gateway
Just inland sits the Seljuk Alarahan caravanserai and Alara Castle, a dramatic hilltop fortress above the Alara stream.
What to do

Things to do in Okurcalar

A short-list our drivers and dispatchers recommend after dropping guests at their hotel.

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Ride the Water Parks
Spend a day at Water Planet Aquapark or your hotel's slides, with wave pools, lazy rivers and rides for every age and nerve level.
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Swim and Sunbathe
Stake out a lounger on the long beach, swim in the calm shallows and work through the all-inclusive snack and drink stops.
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Take a Boat Trip
Join a pirate-ship cruise or a Green Canyon boat tour from nearby Manavgat for swim stops on the turquoise reservoir and coast.
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Raft the Köprülü Canyon
Head inland for white-water rafting on the Köprü river through a forested gorge, an easy, exhilarating half-day from the resorts.
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Explore Ancient Side
Wander Side's Roman theatre, agora and the seafront Temple of Apollo, just half an hour west along the coast.
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Browse the Markets
Hit the weekly local bazaars and Manavgat market for spices, textiles, leather and the obligatory friendly haggling.
Worth seeing

Must-see sights near Okurcalar

All reachable on a half-day or full-day private Mercedes tour.

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Alara Castle & Alarahan
A Seljuk caravanserai and clifftop fortress about 9 km inland, reached via a rock-cut tunnel up to cisterns and towers.
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Side Ancient City
An open-air Roman site on a peninsula, with a grand theatre, colonnaded streets and the iconic seaside Temple of Apollo.
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Alanya Castle & Red Tower
Alanya's Seljuk citadel crowns a peninsula above the harbour, with the octagonal Kızıl Kule guarding the old shipyard below.
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Manavgat Waterfall
A broad, low cascade on the Manavgat River with tea gardens alongside, an easy and refreshing inland stop near Side.
Trip tricks

Travel tips for Okurcalar transfers

What we tell every guest before they fly in. Save these on your phone before landing.

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Pre-Book Your Transfer
There's no rail link and public buses are slow with changes; a private door-to-door transfer from GZP saves real time with kids and luggage.
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Check Your Airport
Many flights land at Antalya (AYT), about 90 km and 1.5 hours west, rather than nearer Gazipasa, so confirm before booking transport.
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Carry Some Cash
Resorts cover most needs, but bring lira for beach vendors, local markets, tips and inland cafes where cards aren't always taken.
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Plan Trips Out
Sights are spread along the coast; arrange tours, a driver or transfers in advance, as on-the-spot taxis from the resort strip can be pricey.
FAQ

Okurcalar transfer · frequently asked

Quick answers about transfers, distance and what to expect on arrival.

Where is Okurcalar in Turkey?

Okurcalar is a coastal resort area in the Alanya district of Antalya Province, on the Turkish Mediterranean. It lies roughly halfway between Side and Alanya, about 27 km from Side and 33 km from Alanya centre.

Which airport is closest to Okurcalar?

Gazipasa-Alanya Airport (GZP) is closest, about 73 km away or roughly an hour by private transfer. Antalya Airport (AYT) is larger but farther, around 90 km and about 1.5 hours west.

How far is Okurcalar from Gazipasa Airport?

It's about 73 km by road from Gazipasa (GZP), a smooth journey of roughly one hour along the coastal D400 highway by private car or transfer.

Is Okurcalar good for families?

Yes. It's one of the most family-focused parts of the Antalya coast, with large all-inclusive resorts, kids' clubs, water parks and a long, gently shelving sandy-pebble beach.

Is there much to do in Okurcalar outside the hotels?

The resort strip itself is quiet, but day trips are plentiful: Side's Roman ruins, Alanya Castle, Alarahan and Alara Castle, Manavgat Waterfall, boat cruises and canyon rafting are all within easy reach.

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