Mersin is one of Turkey’s prominent tourism locations. Akyar is one of the most famous spots of the city, which hosts many beauties, and, as its fans call it, the hidden paradise of Mersin. Actually, Akyar is a bay located on the Mediterranean coast of the city.

On the other hand, it has a great popularity that makes it known to everyone, whether sighted or blind. The famous bay, also called Narlıkuyu, is located in Silifke, which surrounds its guests with its endless nature. It offers a hidden paradise on one of the southernmost coasts of the Mediterranean, where the famous Silifke flavors and flower scents end and the sea scents begin. Moreover, you can access numerous excursion locations in the bay, which benefits from the easy transportation facilities of Silifke, one of the three advantageous districts connecting Mersin to the Central Anatolia Region.

Akyar, which attracts those who see it with its warm yet mysterious magic, offers many beauties worth seeing in its center and immediate surroundings. The bay is admired for its advantageous location, untouched nature and hidden beauties in its rich history. The two most famous beauties waiting to be discovered are hidden in its waters, which deserve a short tour. By descending 14 meters into the sandy waters of Akyar Bay, you can find the embankment road extending across, and pass through the sea to the Maiden’s Tower, which greets the bay in the middle of the sea. Going down to the western corner of the bay offers the opportunity to see the Bear Cave. The surrounding locations that allow you to learn more about Akyar and have a great time are as follows:

Uzuncaburç Ancient City
Tekir Warehouse Cistern
Asthma Cave
Hagia Tekla Underground Church
Heaven and Hell Sinkholes
The Pit of Heaven and the Pit of Hell
Temple of Zeus
Mitan Valley and Adam Kayalar
Devil’s Creek Canyon
Goksu River
Olba Ancient City
While you are in Akyar, if you want to discover other beauties around it; You can change your route to Boğsak Bay. Other bays that may interest you, as well as the untouched bay that allows you to see Boğsak Island, are Yapraklı, Kızlarhamamı and Altınofroz bays. Some surprises waiting for those who think that Narlıkuyu and Silifke are the center of the city are Silifke Castle, Silifke Museum, Narlıkuyu Mosaic Museum and Poimenios Bath.