■ Mersin

Mersin, also called İçel, is the 11th great city of Turkey. Mersin, which has a very rich history, dates back to 7000 BC. Throughout history, it hosted Hittites, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans. Mersin was occupied by the British, French and mercenary Armenian soldiers in 1918. And on 3 January 1922, it regained its independence. With its fertile soil, Mersin meets 14% of fresh fruit production, 72% of banana production and 70% of lemon production of Turkey. Thanks to its quite wide and large port, vegetables, fruits and citrus products can be shipped not only to Turkey but also to different countries of the world.

It is visited by local and foreign tourists every year with its magnificent nature, bays, clear sea, blue flag beaches and ease of transportation. During the summer months in Mersin, where the Mediterranean climate is seen, the temperature rises to 35 degrees. The hottest months are July and August and spring and autumn months are recommended for those who do not want to have a holiday in hot weather.

Distances to Mersin:

How to get to Mersin?

Transportation by air: The nearest airport that can be used by those wishing to come to Mersin by airway is Adana Sakir Pasha Airport. For those who want to come to Mersin from the airport, there are services, taxis and car rental services.

Transportation by land: Those who want to come to Milas with their private vehicles should follow Aydın or Söke route. For those who want to come by bus, it is possible to find buses from every point of Turkey. If you plan to come to Milas with their vehicles during the summer season you should not forget that you may encounter extremely heavy traffic.

Mersin city transportation:

There are many different options to provide transportation in Mersin. Options include municipal buses, private-public buses, minibuses, taxis and rental cars. It is possible to reach many places very cheaply by using buses belonging to Mersin Municipality. In the buses where the city card is used, those who wish can take bus cards from kiosks as well as have the opportunity to travel by paying the bus driver.

What to eat in Mersin?

In Mersin, where Mediterranean cuisine is dominant, seafood is preferred the most, but tantuni, a dish belonging to Mersin is the most famous one. Tantuni is a dish which the meat is chopped into small pieces and then roasted with pepper, onion and spices and served in lavash bread. It is possible to find all kinds of kebab dishes in Mersin kitchens which are affected by Antakya, Adana, Antep and Urfa cuisines. Among the dishes that are suggested to be tasted in Mersin are Yörük breakfast, Kerebiç, Mamül, Batırık, Kunafah, Lepe, Topalık Soup, Blue crab, Sıkma from Adana region, Kayakorugu pickle and Kaynar.

Accommodation:

Mersin, which has an increased number of visitors in recent years, has accommodation options suitable for all kinds of budgets. Options include authentic buildings, boutique hotels, hostels, rental houses and apartments, four- and five-star hotels in and around Mersin. Visitors are advised to book their rooms before arriving in Mersin.