Places to Visit in Anamur – 3 Attractions and Beaches
Anamur is one of the districts of Mersin. It is close to Antalya Gazipasa. You can visit historical places in Anamur, the best is Anemurium Ancient City. There are also beautiful beaches in Anamur, for example Toslaklar Bay and its beach are very beautiful.
Anamur is one of the cities famous for bananas in Turkey. Even if you are close to the town during the banana season, you can smell it. Anamur District is one of the places to visit in every season.
Best Places to Visit in Anamur
Anamurium Ancient City (Anemurium Antik Kenti). The remains of this ancient city were unearthed during archaeological excavations on the east-facing slopes of Anamur Cape. There is no exact information about when the city was founded, but it is estimated that it was founded in the 4th century BC, since there is no work before the Roman Empire.
It is thought that the city was used as a commercial station city by the Romans for a while due to its proximity to Cyprus and its road connection with Germanikopolis, one of the important Roman cities.
The most remarkable structures of the Anamurium Ancient City; It has 3 baths, walls and a theater concert hall. The city is divided into two regions, the lower and the upper. Many artifacts unearthed during the excavations in the city are exhibited in the Anamur Museum.
Mamure Castle (Anamur Kalesi). Located on the Mersin-Antalya highway, 6 kilometers southeast of Anamur, by the sea, Mamure Castle has an area of 23,500 square meters. MS IV. The castle, which was built by the Romans in the 16th century, was later expanded during the Byzantine and Crusader periods.
Today’s castle was built in place of the destroyed castle during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat. Mamure Castle, which looks like a caravanserai, is very well preserved with its towers, walls and battlements.
Kosekbuku Cave (Köşekbükü Mağarası). Located about 9 kilometers from Anamur and thought to be healing, the cave has a history of 2000 years. The main reason for its reputation for healing is the high moisture content in it. The average humidity of 80% makes it frequently visited by asthma patients. Kosekbuku Cave, which is divided into three sections in itself, has a different temperature and humidity in each section. Its average width is 500 square meters.
Beaches and National Park in Anamur
Pullu Nature Park (Pullu Tabiat Parkı). Located in the Anamur district of Mersin and on the Mediterranean coast, is one of the best places for a break. You can have a pleasant time in touch with nature in Pullu Nature Park, which is frequently visited by many local and foreign guests. Nature Park is located on Mersin – Antalya D400 highway. Within the Nature Park, which has an area of 10.3 hectares; You can enjoy the sea for camping, picnic or on the beach. You can also stay in the Nature Park; There are no facilities such as chalet, bungalow house, wooden house. It is one of the best stopovers for those traveling by car or caravan.
Toslaklar Bay and Beach (Toslaklar Koyu). This beach is in Bozyazı district of Mersin. It is close to Anamur district. Toslaklar Bay and beach is one of the places frequented by families. Toslaklar bay and beach, the busiest period is May and September. The sea is very clean, without waves. Since it is not very deep, it is also preferred by families with children. The seaside and the entrance to the beach are a bit stony.
Toslaklar bay and beach, part of it is rocky. The rocky part is the habitat of the crabs. Therefore, it is recommended to stay away from rocky places. In addition, Toslaklar Bay is one of the places visited by excursion boats.
There are 3 cafes and restaurants here. Two of the facilities offer alcoholic beverage options, while one does not serve alcoholic beverages. The prices of the products in the cafes and restaurants are slightly more expensive than in the district center. There is no entrance fee for Toslaklar bay and beach.
