The capital of the province of Mersin, the city of Mersin, became the capital of the Mediterranean Games in 2013.
28 Mediterranean countries came here to compare speed, agility and strength at the Summer Olympic Games among the Mediterranean countries.
The Turkish government is investing over 550 million Turkish lira (320 million US euros) in the Mersin region. The Tarsus district has already been designated for the construction of the Çukurova International Airport, hotels, and convention centers.
At the same time, major tourism companies are investing in the construction of their hotels and resorts in the region. Limak Holding, for example, is preparing to build three hotels in Mersin , including a five-star hotel with an 18-hole golf course. IC, Nurol, and Ozaltin are also seeking sites for hotel construction.
The city of Mersin is expected to triple its tourism potential. With the construction of the Çukurova Regional Airport , Mersin will become an international tourism hub.
The official government website of the Mediterranean Olympics 2013 in Mersin http://mersin2013.gov.tr
