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Personal Experience Living in Apartments in Alanya, Turkey

This video documents a personal experience of living in apartments in Alanya, Turkey, focusing on daily life, budgeting, food shopping, and dining outside without relying on all-inclusive resorts.

Lifestyle and Travel Tips

Choosing long-term apartment stays (around 40 days) instead of package tours allows for a relaxed and harmonious vacation experience.
Walking is preferred over public transport or taxis to avoid extra costs and complications.
The area is safe for evening and late-night walks, featuring friendly locals and a lively atmosphere with beach dancing and karaoke bars.
Interaction with local neighbors and Turkish cats contributes to a homely and welcoming environment.

Food Shopping and Budgeting

Fruit shopping near Hedov Hotel is recommended for good quality and reasonable prices (e.g., cherries at 70 lira/kg, watermelons at 10 lira/kg).
Fresh fish is available but less preferred due to the hassle of cleaning scales.
Pomegranate-flavored water is a favorite drink, though bottled water can be expensive (around 7 lira per bottle).
Supermarkets like Migros and local “Shock Beam” offer groceries, but prices are generally higher compared to Moscow, especially for beef, sausage, and prepared foods.
Pork is not available; chicken is the main affordable meat option.
Ready-to-eat or processed foods such as dumplings and sausages have limited availability.
Typical breakfast includes pancakes (made from a purchased mix) with chocolate paste, eggs, fresh fruit, and mint tea.
Cooking pasta requires bottled water due to concerns about tap water quality.
Checkout lines in stores can be long and slow.

Dining Out

There is a clear distinction between touristy and local cafes; local places offer better prices and more authentic food.
Chicken shashlik at local cafes is highly recommended, with generous portions and reasonable prices (150–200 lira).
Food quality in local cafes is excellent, featuring fresh lavash bread and well-prepared dishes.
Tourist cafes tend to be more expensive and lack an authentic atmosphere.

Notable Locations and Products

Cleopatra Beach: Ideal for evening walks and enjoying the sea.
Fruit Shop near Hedov Hotel and Bus Station: Known for quality fruit at good prices.
Migros Supermarket: Conveniently located near the apartments.
Local Cafes near Ataturk Boulevard: Opposite the second building of the Vasa Hotel, famous for tasty and affordable shashlik.
Popular Local Products:
- Pomegranate-flavored water
- Pancake mix from Migros
- Chicken cutlets
- Turkish coffee (around 100 lira), often purchased as a souvenir

Speakers

Alena and Andrey share their personal insights and experiences throughout the video.

Overall, the video highlights the benefits and challenges of living in apartments in Turkey without an all-inclusive package, emphasizing local shopping, cooking, and exploring authentic dining options for a fulfilling vacation experience.