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Attractions
Mersin is one of the most modern provinces of the palm lined avenues, city park and a good base for visiting the nearby historical sites and wonderful beaches.
Also you can find here, so many custom made itineraries can also be arranged upon your request such as;. home of St Paul, the first Christian community and many ancient sites of Roman, Hellenistic, Byzantine & Islamic origin and Religious Tours (Seven Churches of Apocalypse, Following Foot-steps of Saint Paul, Antioch, Nicea, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Jewish Heritage, Ottoman & Islamic Arts, etc.); Sports & Adventure Tours (Hiking, Rafting & Canoeing, Hunting, Jeep Safari, Rock Climbing, Skiing etc.); Bare-boat Renting, Private Boat Cruise, Gullet Charter, Rent-a-car, Limousine Hire, Hotel Reservations, Translation Services, Private Guiding Services, Rent-a-plane and so on...
Mersin is the largest port on the Turkish Mediterranean region. There is also a Free Trade Zone here and it is a business centre. In Mersin you may find all the comforts of a modern city and all the characteristics of the Mediterranean cities. Fish is abundant as well as most delicious in this region and in the Mersin fish market you will find inexpensive fish restaurants which are really enjoyable for those who love fish and "Raki" or wine. Although Mersin dates only from the 19th century, it occupies an extremely ancient site. At Mount Yumuktepe the excavations proved that there had been twelve successive settlements beginning from the Neolithic Period.
60 kms from Mersin, to the west is the ancient city Korykos, which is now the resort town of Kizkalesi, with sandy beaches and camping sites. There are important remains which are symbols of that region like The Castle of Korykos on the beach faces the Kizkalesi (Maiden's Castle) which stands on an islet 200 m offshore. The two castles once used to be joined by a sea wall but now they are separated. The road from Silifke to Mersin is very enjoyable along the coast; the ancient basilicas, tombs and ruins are on one side of the road and lie beautiful coves with sandy beaches on the other. Ancient Pompeiopolis, founded by Rhodians in 700 BC, provides many remarkable ruins. The modern name of the city is Viransehir and it is 13 kms west of Mersin. At Kanlidivane you will see the ruins of the ancient city Kanytelis clinging on the sides of a deep chasm.
Mersin has also hunting, fishing, picnicking, mountaineering and caving attractions for sports fans. |
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