Property in Oba

Oba: a residential area for year-round living

Oba begins just east of Alanya centre, 3–5 kilometres from the castle, and stretches from the sea to the foothills. It is one of the most comfortable areas for living here all year: many Turkish families live in Oba, and it has schools, health centres, sports facilities and shops, with Alanya centre just 10 minutes away by bus. Oba is less tourist-oriented than the centre or Mahmutlar, so life in winter carries on just as it does in summer.

Sea and leisure

The southern part of the area reaches the sea, where the beach continues the town’s coastline from Keykubat Beach, with sand and fine pebbles. A promenade with a cycle path runs along the sea all the way to the centre. The further you go from the sea, the calmer and greener the streets become: gardens remain, and upper-floor apartments enjoy views of the mountains and the coast.

Infrastructure

• state and private schools, kindergartens and learning centres;
• health centres and clinics, with large hospitals a few minutes’ drive away;
• big supermarkets, markets, shopping centres, sports clubs and swimming pools;
• frequent buses to the centre, Cikcilli, Tosmur and Mahmutlar.

What to buy in Oba

Oba offers apartments of every size — from 1+1 units for singles or couples to spacious 3+1 and 4+1 homes for larger families — as well as penthouses and duplexes. There are many new complexes with pools and gyms, but also smaller buildings without shared facilities, where prices and monthly service charges are lower. Resale homes are often sold furnished. Prices in Oba are below those in the centre and depend mainly on the distance to the sea and the age of the building.

Browse apartments in Oba in the catalogue, or compare the area with its neighbour in “Oba or Cikcilli: which area to choose”.

Who Oba suits

• families with school-age children;
• people moving to Alanya permanently who want to live among local residents;
• buyers who want to be close to the centre without paying central prices;
• investors looking for steady long-term rental income.

Rentals

Oba is one of the most sought-after areas for long-term rentals: families working in Alanya, teachers, doctors and professionals rent here. Demand holds up all year, and 2+1 apartments near schools and bus stops let particularly quickly.

Prices and investment potential

Prices in Oba are lower than in the centre but higher than in more remote areas. They are supported by demand not only from foreigners but also from Turkish families who live and work in Alanya, so the market here depends less on the tourist season and on swings in foreign demand. Apartments priced in line with the market rarely stay listed for long. For investors, the area’s main appeal is stable long-term rental: tenants — families and professionals — stay for years, and empty periods between them are minimal.

Distances and transport

• the sea — from 300 metres in the southern streets to 2 kilometres at the foot of the mountains;
• Alanya centre — 3–5 kilometres, about 10 minutes;
• Cikcilli — 5 minutes, Tosmur and Kestel — 5–10 minutes;
• Gazipaşa airport — about 37 kilometres, 40 minutes;
• Antalya airport — about 125 kilometres, roughly 2 hours.

City buses run along Oba’s main streets, and a cycle path follows the sea all the way to the centre — many residents commute by bike or e-scooter.

Tips for buyers

• decide early whether you need a complex with a pool: apartments in buildings without shared facilities are cheaper both to buy and to maintain;
• if you have children, check which schools and kindergartens are within walking distance — one of the area’s biggest advantages;
• buildings on the main road are noisier than those deeper in the neighbourhood but closer to bus stops;
• for year-round living, choose a south-facing apartment — warmer and brighter in winter;
• on the slopes above the main road you can find sea-view apartments at lower prices than on the coast.

Pros and cons

• Pros: everything you need nearby, year-round life, proximity to the centre, a wide choice of schools, steady rental demand.
• Cons: some streets are 1.5–2 kilometres from the sea, there is less of a resort atmosphere, and the main road can be busy in season.

Neighbouring areas are Cikcilli with new hillside complexes and Tosmur by the Dim River. The purchase steps are explained in our guide for foreign buyers.