The region of Mersin is located in the southeast of Turkey, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea opposite the island. Cyprus. Mersin borders the Adana and Antalya regions. Mersin is famous for its beaches and fertile gardens. Since ancient times, this area was called Cilicia, this is the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, these lands were presented to Cleopatra by Mark Antony.
The entire coast of Mersin is occupied by sandy beaches. Due to the purity of the water, these places are the most preferred for underwater sports. The best beaches in this region are the following beaches: Tashudcu, Kizkalesi, Kulakkyoy, Kuruchay, Susanoglu, Yemishkumu, Lamas, Limonlu, Cheshmeli, Kiz Kalesi, Balykova, Yoren, Yenikash, Iskele and Anamur.
The coastline of Mersin Province is home to a large number of cultural and historical treasures. In the city of Mersin there are remains of ancient ruins from the period of the Roman, Ottoman, Byzantine and Hitite empires.
In the city of Tarsus there is a well and the Church of St. Paul, the Gyozlu Fortress, the Ashabi Kekhfa Cave, the Dyonuk Stone, the Roman Road and the Cleopatra Gate.
The most modern city in the Mediterranean is the city of Mersin. The city is famous for Turkey's first skyscraper, its palm-lined coastal boulevards, beautiful hotels, beautiful parks, free trade zone and shopping malls.
Mersin is called a Turkish paradise, since quite recently almost no tourists from Europe and Russia came here; only Turks coming from all over the country vacationed 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 aroma of palm alleys, taste inexpensive traditional dishes made from freshly caught fish in cozy local restaurants, and stroll along the embankment.
