Mersin City Guide

There are important districts in Mersin like Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir in terms of being metropolitan districts. On the other hand, the biggest districts of Mersin is Tarsus. These five districts have about 1.3 million population. Erdemli and Silifke are also have an important tourism feature for Mersin. These districts are among the most popular districts of Mersin. Holiday resorts of Mersin is generally within the boundaries of these districts. Akdeniz and Silifke has important industrial zones of the city. Anamur, Yenişehir, Gülnar, Mezitli and Tarsus are the most profitable districts for real estate investments in Mersin.

The districts of Mersin are Akdeniz, Anamur, Aydıncık, Bozyazı, Çamlıyayla, Erdemli, Gülnar, Mezitli, Mut, Silifke, Tarsus, Toroslar and Yenişehir. You will find detailed information for all districts of Mersin in this guide.

Short History of Mersin

It is known that Mersin, which was called Cilicia in the classical period, has been an important settlement since prehistoric times. In the archaeological excavations carried out in Yumuktepe and Gözgule, the “Neolithic Age” was identified as the lowest layer. The region made a transition between the Mine Age and the Bronze Age after the Neolithic Period. The Hittites, Assyrians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans and Byzantines ruled the region respectively. Then the city was conquered by the Seljuks in the XI century, Karamanoğulları and Ramazanoğulları in the XIV century, and the Ottoman Empire in the XV century. With the loss of World War I, Mersin was under French and English occupation on 1919. Due to the determination of the Turkish National Struggle, occupation forces left Mersin on January 3, 1922. After the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, the city has grown rapidly, combining industry, commerce, agriculture and tourism.

Cultural Mosaic of Mersin

Mersin has hosted various civilizations throughout the history as an important trade port in the Mediterranean. In Mersin, where eastern and western civilizations met for trade, a multi-layered cultural structure was formed over time. The importance of Christian Levantines in this cultural mosaic is undeniable. They were very effective in reaching the present state of the city. In addition, the ruins of aqueducts and baths from the Roman period can be seen in the city. Most of the historical buildings in the old neighborhoods of the city are works of Turkish-Islamic synthesis.

Accommodation in Mersin is an important issue for people who visit city for different purposes like tourism or business. In Mersin, close to the city center, it is possible to find luxury hotels in all-inclusive concept and accommodation options that serve in bed and breakfast, half board and room concepts only. You can stay in Mersin hotels with pools as well as city hotels suitable for the needs of visitors coming to Mersin for business and tourism purposes. If you want to get away from the city center to holiday resorts of Mersin and going to the swimming beaches you can choose the hotels in Erdemli and Silifke. You can find a lot of accommodation alternatives in almost all holiday resorts of Mersin. There are world-famous hotel chains like Hilton and  Ramada.

Mediterranean climate is seen in Mersin. Summers are too hot and extremely humid, winters are quite warm and rainy. It is similar to the temperate subtropical climate. Annual average temperature about 20 ºC in the city. Because of this feature, Mersin is the hottest regions of Turkey and Europe. The best time to visit Mersin are spring or autumn months. Find the best hotels in Mersin in our guide easily.

If you are looking for real estate for sale in Mersin or real estate for rent in Mersin, you are on the right page. In recent years, the real estate sector is growing in Mersin. Mersin is one of the leading commercial and tourism centers of Turkey. The fact that the city has the most important industrial port and free trade zone in Turkey increases the value of the residences. Also, Mersin is the eleventh biggest city of Turkey in terms of population. The population of Mersin is growing every year with migration to work for a shipping and customs companies in the city. So, it is possible to see housing projects of various construction brands in most parts of the city. In Mersin, where branded housing projects increase, housing prices are valued and rising accordingly.

Mersin has the 11th highest population in Turkey. Many of districts of Mersin are valuable for residential investment. In recent years, housing sales have increased in the developing districts of Mersin such as Anamur, Yenişehir, Gülnar, Mezitli and Tarsus. In addition, districts such as Çamlıyayla, Silifke, Akdeniz, Yenişehir and Erdemli provide fastest return for real estate investment. Since affordable and luxurious sites are built in these regions, it is preferred by those who want to invest. You can make the most correct investment by examining our ads for apartment options for sale from Mersin real estate agent. You can also add your listings easily if you are selling or renting a house in different districts of Mersin.

Do you want to get detailed information about hospitals in Mersin? If you’re, our special health guide will be helpful for you. In Mersin, there are 1 city hospital, 2 state hospitals, 1 university hospital and 9 private hospitals. Almost all districts have hospitals in different regions of the city. You can get high-quality health services in many health instutitions in Mersin. Especially, Mersin City Hospital is the biggest and most modern hospital of the city with its high capacity.

If we look at the general perspective to Mersin, the city is located in Mediterranean Region of Turkey. There are many transportation alternatives for the city. You can reach Mersin by air, railway, seaway and road transportation. Adana Şakirpaşa Airport is located 66 kilometers away from the city center. You can come to the Mersin city center by using Havaş services from the Adana Airports to different regions of the city. If you want to come to Mersin by bus, there are bus services from many cities to Mersin.

Road Transportation

For the road transportation concept, Mersin has the two main connections. You can visit Mersin by D-400 and D-750 and some other important roads from Adana, Karaman and Antalya. Mersin Intercity Bus Station (MEŞOT) is the main bus station of Mersin and it’s located in Toroslar district. You can find direct lines from many cities of Turkey to Mersin.

Air Transportation

Construction of Çukurova Regional Airport in Mersin continues. Adana Şakirpaşa Airport, located in Seyhan district, is the closest airport to the city. It takes about 66 km from Adana Şakirpaşa Airport to Mersin city center, so you can use Havaş shuttle services to reach city center from the airport. You can find direct and connecting international fligthts from Adana Şakirpaşa Airport to the many countries of the world. Also, you can fly to many domestic cities of Turkey from Adana Şakirpaşa Airport.

Railway Transportation

For the concept of railway transportation, it is possible to reach Mersin by regional trains. Mersin is the main hub for regional trains operating in the Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolia regions. You can go to Adana, İskenderun and Gaziantep by regional trains departing from Mersin.

Seaway Transportation

There is ferry shuttle to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus from Akdeniz and Silifke districts of Mersin.

Inner-city Transportation

There is only bus transportation alternatives such as city buses, public buses and minibuses in Mersin. The rail system is not yet built in the city. You can use all of the districts of the city by public transportation.

You will find the answers of the “Best places to visit in Mersin” or “Top 10 things to do and see in Mersin” questions in this guide. Choose your destination, click on the guide and start discovering Mersin deeply now. Mersin has a lot of places to visit. First of all, we should start with the central part of a city. Most of the places to visit in Mersin are located in the city center. Many of the tourist attractions are located in Akdeniz districts. Latin Italian-Catholic Church, Mersin Museum, Atatürk House and Museum, City History Museum, Mersin Naval Museum, Mersin Marina and Mersin Archeology Museum are places to visit and see in Akdeniz district. Cumhuriyet Square is the busiest point of Mersin and it’s a must-see destination. One of the most important centers of daily life in Mersin, it hosts many shopping centers, restaurants and cafes. Silifke ve Erdemli districts are the main attraction points of Mersin. So, these are popular travel destinations especially for foreign visitors in Mersin. Kızkalesi (Maiden’s Castle) is one of the most known touristic places in Erdemli. On the other hand, Kanlıdivane Ancient City, Elaiussa Sebaste Ancient City, Heaven and Hell Caves in Erdemli district, Narlıkuyu Mosaic Museum, Asthma Cave, Adamkayalar and Uzuncaburç in Silifke district, Pompeiopolis Ancient City in Mezitli and Anamurium Ancient City in Anamur district are the main historical places you can visit in Mersin. Also St. Paul’s Church, Aya Tekla Church and Eshab-ı Keyf Cave are also important for faith tourism. Those who want to enjoy the swimming should go to the holiday regions of Mersin. Silifke and Erdemli are holiday destinations of Mersin with their azure sea. Taşucu, Susanoğlu, Kızkalesi, Anamur and Ören beaches are among the favourite beaches in the city. Finally, Yerköprü Waterfall and Tarsus Waterfall are also the center of attention for nature lovers. For more, check out our guide now !

There are 2 state and 2 foundation universites in different districts of Mersin. For educational perspective, we can say the universities in Mersin provide world-class education quality in different languages. Especially, Mersin University is so popular for international academic staff and educational quality worldwide. Find the best university in our guide below.