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MEDITERRANEAN REGION OF TURKEY

 
   
  The Mediterranean is the perfect place for the tourists and visitors to have a nice time enjoying in the waters of the region. It is famous for yachting, surfing, water skiing and various other sport activities that will make one remember the trip to this region of Turkey exciting and worth remembering.

If you want to make your trip to Turkey exciting and thrilling, then the Mediterranean region is the place where you should spend your vacations. There are plenty of resorts here that will make your stay comfortable and you will have the whole region to explore to make wonderful memories.

When you come to Turkey this vacation, don’t forget to visit the Mediterranean region. The waters here will enable you to play various sports and enjoy the vacations by exploring the beauty of the region along with its history.

The Mediterranean region is one of the 7 regions of Turkey. All the southern coast of Turkey is occupied by this region.
The climate of the coast largely influences the Mediterranean region. Summer is hot and dry whereas winters are usually wet. The weather in the interior side of the region is hot and dry in summers whereas winters are cold and snowy.

There are many regions within the Mediterranean region that promote tourism Turkey. The region includes many mountains, plains and lakes.

The Cilician mountains are mostly present in the rural part. The mountains are surrounded by beautiful beaches too. The Cilician plains of the region are termed as the largest lowlands of Turkey. There are many other locations within this region of Turkey that attract tourists, holidaymakers as well as archeologists from different regions to explore the beauty of the worth seeing sites here in this region. When you come to visit Turkey, you will be attracted towards the Mediterranean region itself because of its scenery and natural beauty.
 
     
       
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Hatay in the southeastern part of the Mediterranean region stretches towards Syria. This region has great historical importance. In the year 1939 this region become a part of Turkey and it is still a part of the republic currently.

A very famous lake of the Mediterranean region is the Lakes District. This can be termed as an island of the region that is different from the coastal Mediterranean. One of the best tourist destinations here is Pamphylia. The crystal clear waters here are center of attention of many tourists.

The Turquoise coast in the Mediterranean region is the best seaside location that many of the visitors love to visit. It has number of beaches and resorts nearby that many of the visitors love to spend their vacations in.

The beautiful Taurus Mountains here in this region that seems to be dropping into the sea are extremely beautiful. The Mediterranean region is a paradise for spending vacations. You can enjoy your time sunbathing and swimming in the sea. Moreover, you can also enjoy sports activities in the region such as water skiing, mountain climbing, windsurfing, spelunking etc. The water of the Mediterranean is warm and running and therefore you can ski and swim during the afternoon as well as in the morning.

Another place that promotes tourism in Turkey is the Turkish Riviera. This region has accommodation facility for the visitors too. There are plenty of luxury hotels and resorts here where you can spend a great time rejoicing. A great thing is that the locals of Antalya are much hospitable and welcoming. They will make your holidays worth remembering for sure.

Antalya is the city in the Mediterranean region that has amazing scenic beauty. The resorts here surrounded by the beauty of the city are a landscape that is worth seeing. The Quarter of Kaleici is a place that has a number of old wooden houses. This city was ruled by the Seljuks, Romans and the Byzantines. After that, it was occupied by the Ottomans.

When it comes to Turkey, visiting the historical places here and exploring various locations is not the only thing that will be a part of your trip. There are many shopping destinations in the country too.
 
       
  The provinces located in the Mediterranean Region are:


Adana
Antalya
Burdur
Hatay
Isparta
Kahramanmaras
Osmaniye
Icel



 
       

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