Tourist offices and hoteliers in Turkey advertise long-term bookings in Germany. The massive inflation and the horrendous energy prices mean that it is cheaper for Germans to spend the winter in Alanya. Long-term residency plans are nothing new, but have gained importance this year given the current situation. Due to its easy accessibility, good health care and affordable prices, this region represents an attractive alternative. In terms of climate, the southern Mediterranean coast does not offer the hot temperatures in the winter months that holidaymakers are used to from the summer months. However, with average values around 15 degrees in the period from December to February, it is still significantly milder than at the same time in Central Europe. Some hotels also have a heated pool during the winter months.