Mersin, the Turkish pearl of the Mediterranean

ArabiaWeather.com - Mersin is located in southern Turkey on the Mediterranean coast, and is one of the most important cities in the Turkish economy because it includes an important seaport in Turkey. It also enjoys the longest coastline in Turkey, and stunning natural beauty due to its privileged location on the Mediterranean coast.

The weather in Mersin is Mediterranean. Hot and dry in the summer makes it a destination for beach and sea sports enthusiasts. In winter, the weather is cold and wet and more suitable for sightseeing and enjoying various other tourist activities.

Arab travelers love the coastal city of Mersin, and those coming with their families in particular, because it is more conservative, and because it is full of Muslims, and among the most famous mosques that adorn Mersin, you find the Great Mosque and the Miqdad Mosque.

The city has become more famous after hosting the Mediterranean Games in 2013, with the spread of a number of luxury hotels and accommodations according to budgets and tastes.

The city is characterized by palm trees that shade its streets, and among the most important tourist attractions in it is the Mersin Museum, the Flamingo Park and the Opera House, in addition to its long sandy beaches, which are the main attraction for travelers from all over the world.

Mersin is adorned with a 52-storey skyscraper named "Mertem Tower", which was the tallest in Turkey for 13 years until the launch of "Pankasi Towers" in Istanbul in 2000.

Among the nearby places that should be visited is the Castle of the Virgin Kizkalesi, which is a coastal city located in Mersin Province, an hour's drive from Mersin City.

Gourmet travelers have the opportunity to enjoy the ancient cuisine known for its delicious dishes, such as tantorini, which is a type of kebab prepared in a special and distinctive way, in addition to al-Jazariya, which is a type of lokum sweets.

The best thing to do when shopping in Mersin is to buy quality leather jackets from the bazaar near the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami), and remember that bargaining may enable you to buy a leather jacket at half the advertised price.