The Mersin region is located in the southeast of Turkey, on the Mediterranean coast opposite the island of Cyprus. Mersin borders the regions of Adana and Antalya. Mersin is famous for its beaches and fertile gardens. Since ancient times, this region was called Cilicia, this is the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, these lands were given to Cleopatra by Mark Antony.
The entire coast of Mersin is occupied by sandy beaches. Thanks to the purity of the water, in these places they are most preferred for underwater sports. The best beaches in the region are considered to be the beaches: Taşucu, Kızkalesi, Kulakköy, Kuruçay, Susanoğlu, Yenişehir, Limonlu, Çeşmeli, Kızkalesi, Bалыkova, Yörük, Yeni Kaş, İskelesi and Anamur.
On the coast of Mersin province, there are a large number of cultural and historical values. In the city of Mersin, there are remains of ancient ruins from the period of the Roman, Ottoman, Byzantine empires and Hittites.
In the city of Tarsus there is a well and the Church of St. Paul, the fortress of Gozlu, the cave of Ashabi Kehf, the stone of Dyonuk, the Roman road and the gates of Cleopatra.
The most modern city on the Mediterranean is the city of Mersin. The city is famous for its first skyscraper in Turkey, its boulevards with palm trees located on the coast, beautiful hotels, beautiful parks, free trade zone and shopping centers.
Mersin is called a Turkish paradise, since until recently, tourists from Europe and Russia practically did not come here, only Turks coming from all over the country rested here. Although Turkey has many beautiful places, the feelings of unity with nature and peace here are somehow inexplicable and special.
Tourists come here to enjoy the scent of palm alleys, taste inexpensive traditional dishes made from freshly caught fish in cozy local restaurants and walk along the waterfront.
