Learn about the best destinations in the Turkish Mediterranean region

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - With the arrival of summer approaching and preparations for a summer vacation that must be among the beaches. So, we will get to know the best places in the Mediterranean coast region of Turkey

This region is located mostly on a narrow strip of land between the pine-covered Taurus Mountains and the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, a strip of charming places under the warm sun and combined history, arts and traditions.

The most famous and beautiful cities

Antalya, is the largest city in southern Türkiye and is considered the capital of the Turkish Riviera.

- Adana, one of the largest cities in the country, is an inland city located on the bank of the river and has coastal towns in the province.

- Alanya, a town located east of Antalya and features some historical sights worth seeing and stunning beaches.

- Antakya, famous for its great taste in Turkish food and has a great history. It is located near the Syrian border, and it has the Mosaic Museum.

- Kash, a small town with traditional architecture located in the southwest of the region, and is considered a virgin resort for tourism activities.

- Marmaris, a beautiful tourist city that is the gateway to the "Blue Voyage" boat cruises.

Fethiye, a beautiful coastal city that offers sports like paragliding or hiking.

- Mersin, a big city with huge palm trees on the coastal promenade.

Taşoğu, a small and pleasant town located in the province of Mersin, is characterized by its cobbled streets and ferries that travel to Northern Cyprus.

Other popular tourist destinations

Oludeniz, or "Blue Lagoon" is probably the most used image on travel brochures about Turkey.

Anemurium is the ruins of a Roman city located in Mersin Province.

- Butterfly Valley, which is an isolated valley with a number of waterfalls and is characterized as a place for large numbers of butterflies to live.

- The two pits of Paradise and Hell, which are two large pits next to each other and are located 4 km inland from the seashore.

- Kayakoy, a Turkish village of ghettos and a ghost town of horror, with plenty of hiking opportunities in the surrounding area.

- Kemer, a coastal tourist resort located 45 km south of the city of Antalya, near which there is the Olympus cable car.

Manavgat Falls, also located near the city of Antalya.

- Olympus, a destination that backpackers love thanks to its tree houses, campgrounds in the forest near the beach, and Roman ruins.

Ba Tra is a quiet town with a beautiful sandy beach and a number of Roman ruins.