Will I have signal at Alanya Castle and Sapadere Canyon?

The castle and town hold strong 4G. Signal is patchier in the Dim River valley and Sapadere Canyon, so download offline maps and directions before you drive inland into the Taurus foothills.

Does this plan only work in Alanya?

No - it's a national Turkey eSIM. The same data works in Alanya, Antalya, Side and right across the country, so a coastal day trip or a transfer from Antalya stays fully covered.

Alanya eSIM.

From Alanya Castle to Cleopatra Beach and the Dim River - data for the whole peninsula.

from £0.98/day · unlimited dataAll of Turkey →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days£6.08£0.61/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip£6.08

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Good to know in Alanya

Alanya's closest airport is little Gazipasa (GZP), but many cheap flights land at Antalya (AYT), two hours west - check which one your transfer covers, and keep live traffic maps on for the coastal-road journey.

Does an eSIM work in Alanya?

Yes — the Turkey eSIM works in Alanya wherever its partner networks have signal. Alanya's centre, seafront and castle enjoy strong 4G across all three networks, with 5G arriving in the town; expect thinner signal in the Dim River valley, Sapadere Canyon and on the coastal road toward Gazipasa.

Your guide to Alanya

Alanya eSIM: your local data guide.

Alanya spreads along a dramatic headland crowned by its Seljuk castle and the Red Tower, with Cleopatra Beach on one side and the harbour on the other. An Alanya eSIM keeps navigation, boat-tour bookings and WhatsApp running as you climb to the fortress, cool off at Damlatas Cave or head inland to the Dim River and Sapadere Canyon.

One eSIM for Alanya and all of Turkey. It's the national Turkey eSIM — from £0.98/day with unlimited data, working the same in Alanya as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Gazipasa-Alanya Airport (GZP)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Alanya eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

£0.85

£2.53

—

5 days1GB

£0.51

£2.53

−40%

7 days1GB

£0.36

£2.53

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

£0.61

£6.08

−28%

15 days3GB

£0.41

£6.08

−52%

30 days5GB

£0.27

£8.12

−68%

Unlimited plans7 days £16.25·15 days £22.34·30 days £29.45

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Alanya.

Alanya Castle & Red Tower (Kizil Kule)

The steep climb rewards you with photos to share, and you'll want maps to find the fortress gates and viewpoints.

Cleopatra Beach (Kleopatra Plaji)

Reliable seafront data lets you stream, post and book a paraglide or boat tour from the sand.

Harbour & Damlatas Cave

Compare pirate-boat trips and cave-visit times over strong town-centre signal.

Dim River & Sapadere Canyon

Download directions before heading inland, as signal drops in the Taurus mountain valleys.

The practical bit

Getting around Alanya on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Alanya

BiTaksi— Hail a metered taxi around the peninsula and pay in-app rather than negotiating fares.
Marti— Grab an e-scooter or e-moped for the flat seafront run to Cleopatra Beach.
Obilet— Book coaches west to Antalya or Side, or east to Gazipasa, from Alanya otogar.
Google Maps— Follow local dolmus routes between the harbour, beaches and Oba district.

How long to stay in Alanya

Alanya stays typically run a week to a fortnight, combining long beach days, a castle visit and inland trips to the Dim River, Sapadere Canyon or a Green Canyon boat tour.

How much data for Alanya

A week of beach photos, navigation and messaging sits comfortably on a balanced 3-5 GB plan; go Unlimited if you'll stream by the pool or tether a tablet for the kids on rainy days.

Coverage in Alanya

Alanya's centre, seafront and castle enjoy strong 4G across all three networks, with 5G arriving in the town; expect thinner signal in the Dim River valley, Sapadere Canyon and on the coastal road toward Gazipasa.

Where you're headed

Discover Alanya.

Weathered stone fortress located on rocky seashore with green trees and small settlement with residential buildings near calm sea with boats

Explore the stunning coastline of Alanya, Türkiye, captured in a beautiful aerial photograph.

A breathtaking view of the Alanya Peninsula with clear blue skies and turquoise waters.

Stunning view of Kizil Kule and Alanya harbor in Antalya, Turkey with vibrant city and sea landscape.

The short version.

A travel eSIM is data only. It sits next to your home SIM, so your number, texts and WhatsApp carry on as normal. Pick unlimited, priced per day, or a fixed bundle of GB if it's mostly maps and messages. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly — the days only start once it first connects in Alanya, and it finds a partner network on its own.

Coverage in Turkey.

5G in supported areas on compatible devices; 4G more widely available

Connected · 5G

Turkcell
Vodafone Türkiye
Türk Telekom

Before you fly

Alanya eSIM questions, answered.

Gazipasa-Alanya Airport (GZP) is closest, roughly 40 minutes east. Many package flights instead use Antalya Airport (AYT), about two hours away by coach - activate your eSIM on arrival to track the transfer either way.