- ISTANBUL
- ADANA
- ADIYAMAN
- AFYON
- AGRI
- AKSARAY
- ALANYA
- AMASRA
- AMASYA
- ANKARA
- ANTAKYA
- ANTALYA
- ARDAHAN
- ARTVIN
- ASSOS
- AYDIN
- AVANOS
- AYVALIK
- BALIKESIR
- BARTIN
- BATMAN
- BAYBURT
- BERGAMA
- BEYPAZARI
- BILECIK
- BINGOL
- BITLIS
- BODRUM
- BOLU
- BOZCAADA
- BURDUR
- BURSA
- CANAKKALE
- CANKIRI
- CESME
- CIRALI
- CORUM
- CUMALIKIZIK
- CYPRUS-KIBRIS
- DALYAN
- DALAMAN
- DATCA
- DEMRE
- DENIZLI
- DIDIM
- DIYARBAKIR
- DOGUBEYAZIT
- DUZCE
- EDIRNE
- EDREMIT
- ELAZIG
- EGIRDIR
- ERDEK
- ERZINCAN
- ESKISEHIR
- FETHIYE
- FINIKE
- FOCA
- GAZIANTEP
- GIRESUN
- GOCEK
- GOKOVA
- GOREME
- GUMUSHANE
- HACIBEKTAS
- HAKKARI
- HARPUT
- HASANKEYF
- HATAY
- HATTUSAS
- IGDIR
- ISKENDERUN
- ISPARTA
- ICEL
- IZMIR
- IZNIK
- KAHRAMANMARAS
- KALE (DEMRE)
- KARABUK
- KARAMAN
- KARS
- KASTAMONU
- KAYSERI
- CAPPADOCIA
- KAS
- KEMER
- KIRIKKALE
- KIRKLARELI
- KIRSEHIR
- KILIS
- KOCAELI
- KONYA
- KOYCEGIZ
- KUSADASI
- KUTAHYA
- MALATYA
- MANISA
- MANAVGAT-SIDE
- MARMARIS
- MARDIN
- MERSIN
- MIDYAT
- MILAS
- MUGLA
- MUDANYA
- MUS
- NEMRUT
- NEVSEHIR
- NIGDE
- ORDU
- OSMANIYE
- PAMUKKALE
- RIZE
- SAFRANBOLU
- SAKARYA
- SAMSUN
- SELCUK
- SIDE
- SIIRT
- SINOP
- SIVAS
- SANLIURFA
- SIRNAK
- TARSUS
- TEKIRDAG
- TOKAT
- TRABZON
- TUNCELI
- USAK
- URGUP
- VAN
- YALOVA
- YALVAC
- YOZGAT
- ZONGULDAK
ANCIENT CITIES
Anavarza Located in Ceyhan near the village of Dilekkaya , 20 km along the Kozan-Kadirli road, the ruins resemble an open-air museum. Anavarza Castle still has traces of Roman and Muslim history, with well-preserved relics including the castle walls, the triumphal arch, numerous columns and two pools decorated with mosaics in front of the guard house.
Sar 20 km northeast of Tufanbeyli, these ruins were the scenes of the most important religious Hittite ceremonies, performed in honour of the Mother Goddess Magda-Mater. In addition, there is a Roman theatre and a Byzantine church besides the 6-metre high Ala Kapi, which is made of marble blocks.
Magarsus An ancient port city, west of the modern town of Karatas, the city of Magarsus has the remains of a theatre, temple, church and baths.
Aegaea (Ayas) This ancient port city between Yumurtalik and Ayas has a three-storey watch tower, Ottoman and Roman baths beside the city walls.
MOSGUES
Ulu Cami Built in 1507 in Syrian or Mamluk style, this attractive mosque has black and white marble and decorative window surrounds. Inside is the tomb of Halil Bey, Emir of the Ramazanoglu Turks who ruled before the Ottomans, which contains beautiful mosaics made from Iznik tiles.
Sabanci Merkez Cami This recently constructed mosque has an immense capacity of over 28,000, and is the third largest in Turkey, with the highest dome. Brand new in style, it has six minarets and lies next to the Girne Bridge. Much of its financing was from the Sabanci family, originally from the area and now the second richest in the country.
Yag Camii With one bay originally used as the Church of St James, until incorporated into the main body, the Yag Camii was built in 1501 and has an impressive portal.
BEACHES
The unique highland beauty of Tekir, Burucek, Aladaglar, Horzum Findikli, Hamidiye, Asar, Asmacik, Armutoluk, Belemedik, Meydan, Camliyayla and Kizildag will appeal to tourists wanting to get back to nature.
ADANA HIGHLANDS
The Kozan-Horzum Highland and Çulluuşağı Highland Village
Transportation: Horzum highland is located at the 25 km mark and the village of Çulluuşağı is at the 31 km mark on the highway that connects Kozan, Feke, Saimbeyli and Tufanbeyli districts to Kayseri. There is bus and minibus service to this mountain village year-round.
Description: Much frequented by the people living in Kozan, the Horzum highland is a lovely place with pine and sycamore trees, vineyards and fruit orchards. There are many wooden houses which are beautiful examples of highland architecture. Many modern facilities are available including a health clinic.
Pozantı - Tekir Beldesi (Highland)
Transportation: Located on either side of the Adana-Ankara E5 highway, this spacious highland is 7 km from Pozantı, 107 km out of Adana. Transportation is plentiful and available year-round, as many inter-city buses and smaller minibuses operates in this route.
Description: The highlands of Tekir Highland, Bürücek and Eski Konacık are actually individual neighborhoods of the town of Akça Tekir. Located at the middle of abound pine and juniper trees as well as orchards, the highland accommodates the typical highland houses besides various examples of other architectural styles.
Further attractions of the higland are the protected emplacement of the Ottomans and a Reproduction Station of bezoar goats which are taken under protection by the Forestry Service.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: One may choose to camp here;otherwise there are tourist facilities in Pozantı which is 7 km far away.
Pozantı - Armutoğlu Highlands
Transportation: At the Pozantı - Ankara fork in the road go east towards Sarmısak Mountain. It is a 13 km drive from here along a road that winds through a forest of pine and fir.
Description: This pristine highland is covered with cedar, fir and juniper trees and in the spring there is a variety of wild flowers. There is an abundant wildlife since it is located at the foot of Sarmısak Mountain. Moreover icy waters of the springs flow creating a marvelous spectacle.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: This highland has no facilities. Anyone who plans to camp out will need to bring their own tent and other basic necessities.
Aladağ (Karsantı) - Meydan Highland
Transportation: It is 6 km from Aladağ along a gravel road. It is possible to get a taxi or minibus from Aladağ.
Description: At an altitude of 1700 m, the highland is adorned with juniper, pine, fir and cedar trees as well as orchards. There is electricity and telephone services and structures constructed out of wood and rock, which is typical of highland architecture.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: One can set up camp on the edge of the forest. There are also country restaurants, tea houses and a few small markets.
Aladağ Ağcakise - Başpınar - Bici and Kosurga Highlands
Transportation: These mountain villages, which are located very close to each other (3-5 km), can be reached only by a gravel road.
Description: These pristine highland villages are located in the forest within sight of the nearby Zehli Castle.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: Those who would like to camp out should bring their tents and other basic supplies with them.
Karaisalı - Kızıldağ Highlands
Transportation: It is 27 km from Karaisalı. The road is asphalt.
Description: This highland gets its name from nearby Mt. Kızıldağ and is popular among the locals. There are lots of apple, pear, cherry, sour cherry and walnut orchards in the village and the wildlife is quite abundant. It is possible to hike up nearby Kızıldağ as well.
Accommodation - Food and Drink: There are simple tea houses and country restaurants as well as small markets, a bakery, and meat markets.
Feke - İnderesi Village (Highland)