Mersin, known as "Içel", is a rapidly developing city of the Eastern Mediterranean region from which it is easy to visit the nearby historical sites and numerous beaches. Among these sites are Tarsus, Silifke, Korykos, Kizkalesi, and a number of other sites and sights.

SITES OF INTEREST: Gümüşkum, Çamdüzü, Erdemli Çamlığı, Pullu, Karaekşi, Karabucak and Bahçeyeri forest recreation areas, Cennet (paradise) and Cehennem (hell) cavities, Narlıkuyu cave, Eshab-ı Kehf (seven sleepers) cave, Gözne, Fındık Pınarı, Namrun and Sorgun plateaues, beaches at Erdemli, Silifke and Anamur, Pompeiopolis, Tarsos, Neopolis, Krykos, Kilindria, Selevkeia and Anemurion antiquity city ruins, Kleopatra Gate, Anamur, Meydancık, Kız, Mut, Silifke castles, Alahan Monastery, Hoghia Thekla basilica, Uzuncaburç, Akkale, Gözlükule settlements, Tarsus Mosque, Lal Ağa Mosque, Erdemli, Silifke, Tarsus and Narlıkuyu Mozaic Museums.