Konaklı, Antalya


Konaklı is a town in Alanya district of Antalya Province, Turkey.

Geography

Konaklı is a coastal town in Alanya district of Antalya Province. At it is on Turkish state highway which runs from west to east in south Turkey. Distance to downtown Alanya is, to Antalya is, to Antalya International Airport is 115 kilometers, and to Alanya-Gazipaşa International Airport is 50 kilometers. The population of Konaklı was 13,563 as of 2012.

History

There are ruins of the Roman city Augae in the vicinity. The road constructed by the Seljuk sultan Alaattin Keykubat I connecting Alanya to Konya and the Şarapsa Han built by Seljuk sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II are in the vicinity.
In 1992, Konaklı was declared a seat of township.

Economy

The town economy depends highly on tourism. There are over fifteen 5-star beach resorts in the town.
Green house agriculture and banana plantations are other profitable sectors.

Healthcare

Healthcare in the town is mainly provided by two organizations: