Mersin
A province on the eastern Mediterranean coast, with attractions including the ancient city of Tarsus, the Maiden's Castle and the Heaven and Hell sinkholes.
Mersin Province lies on the Mediterranean coast of southern Türkiye, backed by the Taurus Mountains, and its capital, Mersin, is an important port city. Tarsus, the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, preserves ancient sites such as Cleopatra's Gate. On the coast at Kızkalesi, the Maiden's Castle stands on a small island in the sea, and the nearby "Heaven and Hell" sinkholes are quite remarkable. In the west, Anamur has Mamure Castle and the ruins of an ancient city. Summer suits seaside holidays and spring and autumn suit visiting the ancient sites. You can fly into Çukurova Airport, near Tarsus.