Property in Cikcilli

Cikcilli: new complexes with sea views

Cikcilli lies north of Alanya centre and Oba, on slopes that rise gently from the coast towards the mountains. Most complexes are 2–4 kilometres from the sea and 10–15 minutes from the centre by car or bus. In recent years it has become one of Alanya’s fastest-growing areas, with dozens of residential complexes offering extensive facilities, and apartments on the middle and upper floors enjoy panoramic views of the sea, the castle and the mountains.

Life in the area

Cikcilli is popular with families living in Alanya permanently, including many Russian speakers. Its elevated position makes it airier and slightly cooler in summer than right by the sea. Keykubat and Cleopatra beaches are a bus ride away, and some complexes run a shuttle to the sea for residents in season.

Infrastructure

• supermarkets, bakeries, cafés and a weekly market;
• schools and kindergartens, including private ones, plus learning and sports centres;
• clinics and pharmacies; large hospitals and shopping centres 5–10 minutes away;
• regular buses to Alanya centre and Oba.

What to buy in Cikcilli

The area’s main advantage is its modern complexes with resort-hotel-level facilities: outdoor and indoor pools, water slides, gyms, saunas, hammams, tennis courts, kids’ clubs and secure grounds with parking. You will find 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, spacious 3+1 units, and penthouses and duplexes with terraces overlooking the sea. Because it is set back from the coast, prices in Cikcilli are lower than in the centre and Oba despite the higher standard of complexes, and new builds are often sold with payment plans.

For current offers, including apartments for long-term rent, use the area filter in the catalogue; penthouses are listed under “Penthouses in Alanya”.

Who Cikcilli suits

• families who want a large apartment and plenty of on-site activities for children;
• people who want a sea view without paying seafront prices;
• buyers with a car, or those happy to take the bus to the beach;
• investors expecting prices to rise as the area develops.

Rentals

Long-term rentals in Cikcilli are in demand among families relocating to Alanya who want a fully equipped complex. Short-term holiday lets are less popular than by the sea, so the area is better suited to year-round letting.

Prices and investment potential

Cikcilli offers one of the best value-for-money balances in Alanya: the budget for a modest apartment by the sea buys a spacious one here in a new complex with every facility. Values are rising as the area develops, with new roads, schools and shops. There is a risk to weigh too: the number of projects under construction is increasing supply, so at resale your apartment needs to stand out through its view, layout, floor and the quality of the complex. The best investment options are apartments with a protected sea view in complexes by reputable developers.

Distances and transport

• the sea — 2–4 kilometres, 5–10 minutes by car or bus;
• Alanya centre — 4–6 kilometres, 10–15 minutes;
• Oba — about 5 minutes, shopping centres — 5–10 minutes;
• Gazipaşa airport — about 40 kilometres, 45 minutes;
• Antalya airport — about 125 kilometres, roughly 2 hours.

Tips for buyers

• complexes with water slides, spas and kids’ clubs have higher service charges — find out the amount and what it covers in advance;
• check whether a neighbouring plot could block your sea view: construction is ongoing and today’s panorama may change;
• if you don’t plan to buy a car, check the bus timetable and whether there is a beach shuttle;
• look at the street gradient and the car park entrance — it matters on rainy winter days;
• for off-plan projects, compare payment plans from different developers — they vary widely.

Pros and cons

• Pros: new complexes with rich facilities, panoramic views, more affordable prices, proximity to the centre and Oba.
• Cons: you need transport to reach the sea, construction is ongoing, and steep streets are not ideal for walking.

If you are choosing between Cikcilli and its neighbour, read our comparison “Oba or Cikcilli” and see the Oba page.