IN THE WILD WAVES
Beach in Konakli
/ / Travel Reports / Turkey 2023 / In the wild waves
East of the Nox Inn Deluxe Hotel beach, a paved promenade begins. It runs above the cliffs where the waves of the Mediterranean Sea crash, and beneath the rocky slope where the Šahin Tepesi lookout terrace is situated. At the end of the promenade is the small Reis Yunus Ahmet beach. Because we love the waves, we went there twice during our stay in Konakli. At the beginning of the promenade, there was always a local woman with a decorated camel, with which she allowed tourists to take photos for a fee or, for a higher fee, to ride children on the camel. Next to this part of the promenade was a parking lot where we wouldn't want to park long-term. The cars were covered with a thick layer of dust and sand, which the wind blowing from the sea continuously massaged. Behind the parking lot, the road sharply ascended to Seaside Green Hill. Some cars had a hard time climbing up or going downhill on it.
East of the Nox Inn Deluxe hotel beach, a paved promenade begins. It runs above the cliffs where the waves of the Mediterranean Sea crash, and beneath the rocky slope where the Šahin Tepesi lookout terrace is situated. At the end of the promenade is the small Reis Yunus Ahmet beach. Because we love the waves, we went there twice during our stay in Konakli. At the beginning of the promenade, there was always a local woman with a decorated camel, with which she allowed tourists to take photos for a fee or, for a higher fee, to ride children on the camel. Next to this part of the promenade was a parking lot where we wouldn't want to park long-term. The cars were covered with a thick layer of dust and sand, which the wind blowing from the sea continuously massaged. Behind the parking lot, the road sharply ascended to Seaside Green Hill. Some cars had a hard time climbing up or going downhill on it.
The promenade split into two branches, and we continued along the one above the cliffs. We were greeted by a beautiful scenery of waves crashing against the rocks. Over many years, they had sculpted formations resembling small caves, stone gates, windows, and various animals. Many tourists gathered here on the edge of the rocky overhangs, pushing the limits of safety to capture the best shots. Often, views also opened up to the beaches in Konakli with their typical piers and shelters lined up on them. Out on the open sea, we watched pirate ships full of tourists heading to explore the beauties of the cliffs under the Alanya Castle. We returned to the promenade and reached a viewpoint next to the iron spiral staircase. There, we caught sight of a beautiful sandy beach, enclosed on three sides by rocky walls. Waves washed over the beach one after another, and amidst them frolicked people who loved the waves as much as we did.
We couldn't resist and descended down the staircase. Time had already taken its toll on it. The metal structure was corroded with rust. In small caves along the rocky wall, it was possible to leave clothing folded to protect it from stray waves. We enjoyed bathing in the wild sea for a long time. Even though the water was constantly refreshed from the open sea, it remained warm. As we swam a bit deeper into the sea, we spotted the cliffs under the Alanya Castle to the east. We also explored the recesses in the side walls, which were whipped by the waves all around. Shaped and colored over many years by the water's action, they were fascinating to behold. The water gained strength here, and one had to be careful not to be thrown against the stone walls. Above us rose the orange-colored rock, smoothly transitioning into a forested peak.
On the way back, we chose the part of the promenade along the rocky slope, which offered us many views of Mediterranean vegetation. High above us was the lookout terrace, which we also planned to visit during one of our excursions. A short distance past the staircase was a water source where we could wash our feet and shoes dirty from the sand. Along the coast, we returned to the hotel beach, taking a stroll along the pier by the diving center. Here, it was possible to jump directly into the deep water. There was also an opportunity to purchase an attraction called Parasailing. It involves flying on a parachute pulled by a boat. Beyond the pier, we bathed at a part of the beach that was rocky, with gentle waves crashing against its stone coast. For the rest of the day, we simply swam, sunbathed, and indulged in the Ultra All-Inclusive services offered by the Nox Inn Deluxe hotel.
Photo gallery: In the wild waves