Alanya in May 2026 is confidently solidifying its status as one of the most dynamic regions in Turkey for living, leisure, and real estate investment. Major infrastructure projects, record tourism fr om previous years, and steady demand for housing make it the absolute top choice in the lifestyle investment category on the Turkish coast.
Main Infrastructure Driver: Antalya–Alanya Highway
The most anticipated news is the construction of the Antalya–Alanya Highway (122 km). The project launched in 2025 (foundation laid in July 2025), with financing of €1.7 billion (about $2 billion) under a public-private partnership model. Construction is in full swing in 2026.
Key Parameters:
- 84 km of main 3-lane highway in each direction + 38 km of connecting roads.
- 5 tunnels, 16 viaducts, 7 interchanges.
- Speed lim it — 120 km/h.
- Travel time will be reduced from the current 2–2.5 hours to 36–90 minutes (depending on the source and stage).
The highway will run along the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, bypassing the overloaded D400 road, relieve the center of Alanya, and improve the ecology of resort areas. Expected completion — 2028–2029, but the first sections may open earlier.
Ideal Time to Buy Secondary Property
The Alanya real estate market is currently experiencing a significant shortage of new constructions. Due to a sharp increase in construction costs (materials, labor, and energy have become much more expensive), developers have launched very few new projects. Therefore, now is the perfect time to buy ready-made secondary properties: finished apartments and villas with full completion, immediately ready for living or rental, at more attractive prices — often lower than new-build projects — without the risks of construction delays and with the opportunity to start earning rental income right away.
Expansion of Gazipaşa–Alanya Airport (GZP)
At the same time, the airport is being modernized. In 2026, the terminal is being expanded from 6,419 m² to 9,067 m² (+2,648 m²), with a new VIP zone, technical block, and parking for 169 vehicles. Works started at the beginning of 2026 and will continue until October.
This will increase passenger traffic, comfort, and the attractiveness of eastern Alanya for direct international flights. The airport is already very convenient for those who want to avoid the crowds of Antalya.
Tourism 2026: Steady Growth After Records
Antalya (including Alanya) set a record in 2025: 17.57 million tourists and over $17 billion in revenue. In 2026, despite some geopolitical challenges, experts forecast a 5–8% growth in both the number of tourists and income.
- By the end of April 2026 — over 1.5 million tourists in Antalya, with Germans up +22%.
- Alanya benefits from diversification: Russians, Germans, Poles, British, Ukrainians.
- High demand for long-term rentals and seasonal stays.
Tourism directly supports the real estate market: occupancy rates for apartments and villas for rent remain high, especially for sea-view properties with good infrastructure.
Alanya in 2026 is not just a resort, but a full-fledged growing investment hub. It is convenient not only for tourism but also for permanent living. There are several universities, private and public schools in Alanya. The infrastructure is constantly developing.
New Tax Benefits — a Powerful Driver for Investment and Relocation
President Erdoğan announced a package of investment incentives in Istanbul called “Powerhouse for Investments in the Türkiye Century”. Key points for foreigners and real estate:
- Foreign individuals (who have not been tax residents of Turkey for the last 3 years) receive a 20-year tax exemption on foreign income and capital gains. Taxes are paid only on Turkish-source income.
- Inheritance and gift tax — only 1%.
- Sharp reduction in corporate tax for exporters (down to 9–14%) and almost complete tax exemption on transit trade.
- A single digital window for company registration, permits, and investments.
Why is this important for real estate? Foreign investors can live in Turkey, rent out or sell property, and not pay taxes on their foreign income.
In Turkey, residence permits are available for property owners:
- Tourist residence permit for any property value or upon rental.
- Residence permit through property ownership with the right to apply for citizenship after 5 years — for properties from $200,000 USD.
- Turkish citizenship can be obtained with real estate investment from $400,000 USD.
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