Mahmutlar real estate: prices, community and who it suits (2026)

Mahmutlar is Alanya's largest international apartment district east of the center: big supply, an established expat community, and one of the more accessible price points on the coast.

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✔ Sourced & reviewed · updated 20 Sep 2026 · data to 31 Aug 2026
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Asking price

TRY 57,446/m² — +20.2% YoY · ≈ €1,030/m² (S1)

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Distance to center

Roughly 10–12 km east of Alanya Center (derived from the official airport distances)

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Gazipaşa airport

30 km (official); Antalya Airport ≈140 km

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Property mix

Large apartment supply; furnished 1+1 and 2+1 units are common

Overview

What Mahmutlar is like

Mahmutlar is a town-sized district with its own centre, and it has the deepest pool of apartments for sale and rent on the Alanya coast. That depth is the defining feature: buyers have a lot of choice, sellers face a lot of competition, and the market is unusually transparent because so many comparable units exist.

The international mix is visible in daily life. Local restaurant listings mention Turkish, Russian, Persian, Chinese and European cuisines, large supermarkets and furniture shops are within the district, and a weekly market runs on Tuesdays (developer listing, L1). Transfer-company guides describe a strong Russian and Scandinavian resident community here (S5).

In Alanya Realty's late-August 2026 data, Mahmutlar's average asking price is TRY 57,446/m², about 5% below the TRY 60,673 Alanya average, with year-on-year growth of +20.2% (S1). The report highlights furnished 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, complexes with pools and social facilities, and properties within walking distance of amenities as the most marketable, and notes that competition is high enough that small pricing differences change enquiry volumes.

Prices

Mahmutlar property prices in context

Average asking price per m², Q3 2026 (TRY)

Kargıcak72,777Oba64,054Konaklı62,300Alanya avg60,673Mahmutlar57,446

Source: Alanya Realty Q3 2026 seller report (S1), data to 31 Aug 2026. Asking prices, not completed sales. Highlighted bar = Mahmutlar. Alanya-wide average +19.3% YoY; national official housing index fell ~5.1% in real terms.

Getting around

Distances from Mahmutlar

DestinationDistanceSource
Alanya CenterRoughly 10–12 km east of Alanya Center (derived from the official airport distances)S2 / L1
Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport30 km (official)S2
Antalya Airport≈140 kmS5, L1

Airport distances differ between sources and routes; check your own route. Official Gazipaşa table (S2) lists Kargıcak 25, Mahmutlar 30, Kestel 35, Alanya 40, Konaklı 55 and Avsallar 65 km.

Is Mahmutlar for you?

Weigh the trade-offs before deciding

Good fit if you want

  • You want a large choice of apartments at a below-average price per m²
  • You value an established international community and international food and services
  • You are buying furnished 1+1 or 2+1 units for holiday use or rental
  • You want walkable daily amenities and a weekly market

Reconsider if you want

  • You want a villa with land (see Kargıcak and Konaklı)
  • You want to live within a few minutes of the historic center (see Oba or Alanya Center)
  • You dislike large-scale apartment districts with many similar blocks
  • You need proximity to a specific hospital or university (see Oba or Kestel)
Before you buy

What to check in Mahmutlar

FAQ

Mahmutlar property: frequently asked questions

Is Mahmutlar cheaper than Oba and Kargıcak?

On Alanya Realty's asking-price data, yes: Mahmutlar averages TRY 57,446/m² against TRY 64,054 for Oba and TRY 72,777 for Kargıcak (S1). A broker survey gives a wider TRY 45,000–65,000/m² range for Mahmutlar overall (S3). The two sources measure differently.

Why is Mahmutlar so popular with foreign buyers?

It combines large supply, lower average prices than several neighbouring districts, and an established international community with food, services and social life built around it (L1, S5). This is a qualitative pattern; no source gives a district-level foreign-buyer share.

Is Mahmutlar good for year-round living?

Yes for many residents: supermarkets, restaurants, clinics and a weekly Tuesday market operate through the year (L1). Some complexes, though, are geared to holiday use, so check whether a specific building is occupied outside summer.

How fast are Mahmutlar prices rising?

Alanya Realty reports +20.2% year on year for asking prices (S1), slightly above Alanya's +19.3%. Nationally, official housing prices rose about 25% nominally but fell about 5.1% after inflation, so nominal rises do not equal real gains (S1).

How far is Mahmutlar from the airport?

Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport is 30 km away by the official distance table (S2). Antalya Airport is roughly 140 km (S5).

How far is Mahmutlar from Alanya Center?

About 10–12 km east, derived by comparing the official airport distances (Mahmutlar 30 km, Alanya 40 km; S2). Buses and dolmuş run along the coast road.

What is a typical apartment in Mahmutlar?

Furnished 1+1 and 2+1 apartments in complexes with a pool are the most commonly marketed types (S1). Larger 3+1 units and penthouses exist, mostly in newer complexes toward Kargıcak.

Do Mahmutlar landlords really earn 8–10%?

One broker guide claims yields of 8–10% in Mahmutlar and Oba (S8). Global Property Guide's Alanya-wide survey shows gross long-term yields of about 4–6% depending on bedroom count (S6). We treat the broker figure as unverified; see the investment page for the working.

Is Mahmutlar too crowded?

It is dense compared with Kargıcak or Kestel, and summer traffic on the main road can be heavy. Many buyers accept this in return for amenities and choice. Visit in the off-season to judge the everyday feel.

Can I find Persian-speaking services in Mahmutlar?

Listings describe Persian cuisine among the restaurants (L1), and the district has a wide mix of nationalities. For legal and title-deed matters, use a licensed, independent lawyer and sworn translator regardless of language.

What are the main risks of buying in Mahmutlar?

High competition (overpriced listings can sit for months, S1), maintenance fees in facility-heavy complexes, and resale of very common unit types. Buying below the district average per m² is not automatically a bargain if the building is older or has high fees.

Does Mahmutlar have new-build projects?

Yes. A developer guide lists parts of Mahmutlar among the more affordable entry points for new builds in Alanya (S9). A separate market analysis says scarcity of new land plots in Oba, Kargıcak and Mahmutlar is pushing developers toward boutique, higher-end projects (S10).

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Sources and methodology

Data as of 31 Aug 2026 unless stated; page reviewed 20 Sep 2026. Asking-price figures are advertised prices, not completed-sale prices, and district averages mix very different buildings. Euro figures use roughly TRY 56 per euro (approximate, early September 2026) and are indicative only. Where no sourced figure exists we say so instead of estimating. This page is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice.

  • S1 — Alanya Realty — Alanya Property Market Q3 2026: Seller Report (published 1 Sep 2026; data to 31 Aug 2026). Asking-price indicators, not completed-sale prices. source
  • S2 — Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (official) — distance table to Alanya-area destinations. source
  • S3 — Virto Property — Turkey Property Prices 2026, regional breakdown (broker survey; price ranges, not an index). source
  • S5 — Antalya Transfer — Antalya to Alanya transfer guide 2026 (approximate driving distances from Antalya Airport). source
  • S6 — Global Property Guide — Turkey rental yield survey (Alanya gross yields by bedroom count).
  • S8 — ForSaleInTurkey — Property for sale in Alanya, 2026 buying guide (broker claims; treated as unverified). source
  • S9 — RestProperty — Alanya developers 2026: top builders & best districts guide. source
  • S10 — Ideal Estates — Alanya real estate prices and market analysis (broker analysis; supply and price-growth commentary). source
  • L1 — Developer/portal listing descriptions used for local amenities and approximate distances (Terra Real Estate, A Place in the Sun, PrimeLocation). Marketing copy: treated as indicative and cross-checked where possible. source

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Mahmutlar · Everyday life

Shops, cafes and the coastal route shape daily routines in many parts of Mahmutlar. Walking distance and seasonal activity vary by address.

Built environment

Ordinary apartments and extensive luxury complexes coexist; build quality, views, amenities, fees and any shuttle service vary.

What residents may value

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Test daily life from the address

Shops, cafes and the coastal route shape daily routines in many parts of Mahmutlar. Walking distance and seasonal activity vary by address. Walk the actual routes from a candidate building; a map distance does not show every access issue.

Define your requirements

Ordinary apartments and extensive luxury complexes coexist; build quality, views, amenities, fees and any shuttle service vary. Set total budget, room count, parking, lift, view and must-have facilities before comparing homes.

Choose with evidence

Choice of homes and local services may appeal to international residents; verify the actual services and operating hours of each project. A district benefit does not replace checks on title, condition, fees and comparable prices.