Mersin

Plate code 33 · Region Mediterranean

A coastal city and major port with a large Arab community and Cilician ruins.

Places to see

• KızkalesiCastle in the sea
• Cennet ve CehennemTwo deep natural sinkholes
• TarsusHistoric town and waterfall
• Alahan ManastırıByzantine monastery

Food and products

• Tantuni
• Cezerye
• Mersin narenciyesi

Official links

Other provinces in the region

• Adana
• Antalya
• Burdur
• Hatay
• Isparta
• Kahramanmaraş
• Osmaniye

Published: 5 November 2026 · Last reviewed: 5 November 2026