Adana / Ceyhan
Castles and city walls
Yılankale (Snake Castle)
Yılankale is known for walls and towers rising above the Ceyhan Plain.
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Mediterranean Region
Combine coastal visits with the highlands and historic settlements of the Taurus Mountains.
Mediterranean Region — overview
Combine coastal visits with the highlands and historic settlements of the Taurus Mountains. The province grouping on this page helps browsing and does not represent exact geographic boundaries. Refine your visit through district and place records.
Subdestinations (8)
Mediterranean Region
Adana / Ceyhan
Castles and city walls
Tumlu (Dumlu) Castle
The castle known as Tumlu or Dumlu is one of the historic fortifications around Ceyhan.
Adana / Ceyhan
Mosques and religious complexes
Kurtkulağı Mosque
Kurtkulağı Mosque and the nearby caravanserai reflect the rural historic fabric of Ceyhan.
Adana / Ceyhan
Tombs and pilgrimage sites
Durhasan Dede Tomb
Durhasan Dede Tomb is a pilgrimage and remembrance site in the settlement of the same name in Ceyhan.
Adana / Ceyhan
Mosques and religious complexes
Ceyhan Ulu Mosque
Ceyhan Ulu Mosque originated in the 19th century and was later enlarged.
Adana / Ceyhan
Ancient cities and archaeological sites
Tatarlı Mound
Tatarlı Mound is a multi-layered settlement under archaeological investigation in Ceyhan.
Adana / Karataş
Ancient cities and archaeological sites
Magarsus Archaeological Site
Magarsus west of Karataş is known for its ancient theatre and settlement remains near the coast.
Photo: Dosseman · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
Adana / Karataş
Lakes and wetlands
Akyatan Lagoon and Wildlife Area
Akyatan is a coastal wetland near Karataş with important habitats for waterbirds.
Photo: Zeynel Cebeci · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
Adana / Karataş
Lakes and wetlands
Tuzla Lagoon
Tuzla Lagoon is one of Karataş's coastal wetlands.
Adana / Yumurtalık
Ancient cities and archaeological sites
Ayas (Aigeai) Ancient Settlement
Ancient Aigeai around present-day Yumurtalık developed as a port settlement.
Photo: Klaus-Peter Simon · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
Adana / Yumurtalık
National and nature parks
Yumurtalık Lagoons National Park
Yumurtalık Lagoons National Park protects lagoons and coastal habitats.
Adana / Yumurtalık
Historic buildings and monuments
Süleyman Tower
Süleyman Tower is a stone defensive structure on the Yumurtalık coast.
Photo: Nedim Ardoğa · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Itineraries featuring Mediterranean Region
These itineraries include at least one stop in this destination. Other days or stops may take you to other destinations.
Day trips
On foot · 2 stops
From Hadrian’s Gate into Kaleiçi
Take your time in Antalya’s historic centre: start at the monumental gate and shape your own walk through the streets of Kaleiçi.
Photo: Joe Wallace · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
By car · 2 stops
Perge and Aspendos in one day
A two-stop driving plan for exploring the urban layout of Perge and the theatre of Aspendos in the same day.
Photo: Saffron Blaze · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
Multi-day itineraries
Mixed transport · 16 stops
10 Days in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya
A nine-night example itinerary across three regions, with two intercity travel days and a flexible final day, adaptable to your own pace.
Photo: Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.