8 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Mersin (Icel) That You Shouldn't Miss

October 24, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

Discover the best top things to do in Mersin (Icel), Turkey including Aynaligol (Gilindire) Magarasi, Ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba, Kanlidivane, Taskuyu Cave, Tarsus Waterfall, Caves of Heaven and Hell, Kiz Castle, Astim Cave.
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1. Aynaligol (Gilindire) Magarasi

Mersin Turkey +90 324 841 30 50 http://www.gilindiremagarasi.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 307 reviews

Aynaligol (Gilindire) Magarasi

Reviewed By zoltano421 - Budapest, Hungary

The cave is located in a beautiful environment, on a far-stretching mountainous shore. The entrance is actually in the side of the cliffs, with a staircase leading way down to the mouth of the cave. Inside, a deep and breathtaking scenery awaits, with an untouched and majestic lake at the bottom. All in all, more than worth the two-hour return trip from Alanya through winding roads because it is much more beautiful than either, more touristic and well-known caves in and around that city.

2. Ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba

Merkez Uzuncaburc Koyu, Silifke, Mersin Turkey +90 324 714 10 19 http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/med/Silifke/uzuncaburc.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 102 reviews

Ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba

Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This is really my third visit of Diocaesarea Olba. With my first and second too-short-visit, finally I was able to spend some more time in this ancient city Personally I understand there are "two parts" of Olba: *The first location - where the Hellenistic Temple of Zeus, Arch of Colonaded Street, Byzantine Gate and Roman Temple of Tyche are situated. Most of the tourists visit this location only. Entrance fee is 10 Turkish Lira. *The second location unguarded - where the grande aqueduct, roman theatre, nymphaeum. To reach this area, either by car or walking are the only options. There is no public transport as this acropolis is literally in the middle of nowhere. Behind the grande aqueduct there is vast valley of many romans' rock tombs with beautiful carving, (maybe) small church, cisterns, and more. I have no idea how vast the valley is, but if we keep walking along the valley, it may be endless. My travel partner thought the aqueduct was higher size in in ancient time too.

3. Kanlidivane

Erdemli Turkey
Excellent
64%
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Kanlidivane

4. Taskuyu Cave

Taskuyu Village, Tarsus 33000 Turkey +90 324 616 25 15
Excellent
66%
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11%
Poor
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Taskuyu Cave

Taskuyu Cave (Turkish: Taskuyu Magarasi) is a cave located in the Tarsus district of Mersin Province. It is open for visit since 2014.

5. Tarsus Waterfall

Caglayan District, Selale Street, Tarsus Turkey
Excellent
45%
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Satisfactory
16%
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4.0 based on 238 reviews

Tarsus Waterfall

6. Caves of Heaven and Hell

Hasanaliler Mahallesi, Narlikuyu Kasabasi Silifke, Mersin, Kizkalesi Turkey
Excellent
48%
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4.0 based on 215 reviews

Caves of Heaven and Hell

Reviewed By 797ebrua - Ankara, Turkey

The Chasm of Hell and Pit of Heaven is an interesting place to visit. The City of Mersin is a beautiful coastal city in Turkey. In addition to coastal facilities, Mersin has numerous interesting ancient and geological places. The Chasm of Hell and Pit of Heaven are among those places. They located at the mountainous part of Narlidere nearby Kizkalesi. The best visiting hours in the summer time are early morning or late afternoon times due to very warm weather. In the Heaven part, you can reach to a cool cave and a body of water as well as remnants of the church (which St. Paul spent some time) by going 450 steps down. The Chasm of the Hell is only a place to look down from a balcony. If you wish, you can also visit to the cave of asthma near by the Hell and Heaven ;-)

7. Kiz Castle

Merkez Kizkalesi, Erdemli Turkey http://travelogue.travelvice.com/turkey/kizkalesi-maidens-castle
Excellent
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4.0 based on 156 reviews

Kiz Castle

Reviewed By rmitgoteam - Naples, United States

We viewed the castle from the shore and didn't take a boat ride to visit it. It appears to be partially restored but it's still quite a sight. We found that the best photos were in the afternoon when the sun lit the castle up in a brilliant white color. The morning photos were dark and all washed out since the sun at this time was directly behind the castle. So try to go later in the day for the best photos.

8. Astim Cave

Hasan Aliler Koyu, Silifke Turkey http://www.muze.gov.tr/tr/muzeler/astim-magarasi
Excellent
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4.0 based on 110 reviews

Astim Cave

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