About the Route
Beginning at the coast of Dalyan (Paradeniz) and stretching to İncekum Point, this unique walking route runs mostly along the shoreline and sandy terrain, offering a rare hiking experience with breathtaking views of the Göksu Delta, which has been shaped over millennia by the river’s alluvium. While the scenery is unforgettable, the combination of sea salt, sun, and lack of shade or water sources makes it a challenging path in hot weather. Summer hikes are not recommended, and campers should come well-prepared.
The route stretching from İncekum Burnu to Taşucu also has similar conditions. This approximately 10-kilometer road can become challenging for hikers in hot weather. Taşucu is a charming coastal town located 85 kilometers from Mersin and 10 kilometers from Silifke. Today, this port town is renowned for its fishing and tourism and serves as the departure point for ferries to Cyprus. The ‘Arslan Eyce’ Amphora Museum displays numerous amphorae recovered from shipwrecks in the region and caught in fishermen's nets. The Mermaid statue on the beach is also worth seeing.
The ancient city of Holmi, dating back to the 7th century BC, became the port of Seleukeia when its people were resettled in Silifke during the reign of Seleucus I Nicator. This port, which retained its importance until the Byzantine period, attracted attention not only for trade but also as a pilgrimage center for the Church of Saint Thecla during the Christian era.
The walking route stretching from Taşucu to Eğribük (Barbaros) Bay is a path surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mediterranean. The coastline, with its changing colors, bays, and beaches, unfolds like a painting throughout the walk. Passing through the ruins of the ancient city of Holmi, the route leads to Akçakıl, the Liman Castle, which serves as a NATO naval base, and the stunning Boğsak Bay. This route, which also offers views of Boğsak Island, ultimately leads to Eğribük (Barbaros) Bay, providing hikers with an unforgettable Mediterranean view.
The path from Eğribük Bay to Mavikent offers hikers a visual feast amid natural beauty. This moderate difficulty route, approximately 12 kilometers long, provides an enjoyable walk accompanied by unique views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The path stretching from Mavikent to Cilicia Afrodisias, opposite Dana Island, offers a route surrounded by pine forests and adorned with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea. This easy walking path is 8 kilometers long.
The route along the Tisan Peninsula winds its way through the ruins of the ancient city of Aphrodisias, surrounded by the blue, indigo, and turquoise tones of the Mediterranean Sea. This path, which occasionally passes through wooded areas and provides various views, is about 11 kilometers long. Although the ancient city has not been excavated, hikers have the opportunity to explore the traces of history by walking alongside the magnificent city walls and towers built in the 5th or 4th century BC.
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This is one of the unusual paths that is easy to walk on, mostly along the sea and on sand, but has a desert-like effect. It should not be walked on in particularly hot weather. The route covers approximately 9.6 km from the coast of Dalyan (Paradeniz) on the Göksu Delta to the southernmost point of İncekum Burnu. The goal is to reach the southernmost tip of Incekum Point, which has been shaped over thousands of years by the alluvial deposits of the Göksu, the largest river in the region. The sun, combined with the salt of the sea, creates an intense heat on this route. There are no trees for shade or water sources available. Walking during the summer season is not recommended. Those planning to camp at this location should come prepared.
Stretching over 10.4 km between Incekum Point and Taşucu, this coastal path offers scenic beauty similar to Stage 33, with stunning vistas of the Mediterranean and lush coastal flora. However, due to the intense summer heat, it is not recommended to hike this trail during the warmer months. Located 85 km southwest of Mersin and just 10 km from Silifke, Taşucu is a charming coastal town known today for its fishing culture and growing tourism.
It also serves as a departure point for ferries to Cyprus, making it a dynamic hub along the Mediterranean. History lovers will appreciate Taşucu's rich past. Once known as Holmoi, the town dates back to the 7th century BC. The ancient geographer Strabo records that Seleucus I Nicator(312-281 BC),
Today, visitors can explore the Arslan Eyce Amphora Museum, showcasing amphorae recovered from shipwrecks and fishermen’s nets, and enjoy a stroll along the coastline where the Mermaid Statue adds a poetic touch to the landscape.
These shores of Mersin are full of extraordinary natural beauty. The Mediterranean Sea takes on a different, colorful appearance as you head west along this path. In addition to the colors, the points where the sea meets the land, as well as the bays and beaches, give the impression of a piece of paradise. After passing through the ruins of the ancient city of Holmi, located just west of Taşucu, the route continues through Akçakıl, followed by Liman Castle (a NATO naval base) and Boğsak Bay, which offers one of the most breathtaking views. The island of Boğsak, located at the entrance to the bay, adds even more grandeur to the scenery. Eğribük (Barbaros) Bay, reached at the end of the path, can be described as the reward for completing the route. Indeed, one of the most beautiful views of the Mediterranean can be seen in this bay. It is a moderate-difficulty path approximately 15.8 km long.
Beginning at Eğribük Bay, one of the Mediterranean’s most breathtaking spots, this path treats you to spectacular, painting-like landscapes extending along the route. It is a moderately difficult path approximately 12 km long.
Starting from Mavikent, across from Dana Island, this scenic path unfolds between lush pine forests on one side and the dazzling blues of the Mediterranean on the other. It’s an easy walk, approximately 8 km long.
The path, which runs from one end of the peninsula where the ancient city of Aphrodisias is located to the other, is surrounded by the blue, indigo, and turquoise colors of the Mediterranean Sea and occasionally enters and exits the forest. It is a
The ancient city of Aphrodisias, which stretches across the peninsula and its surroundings, has yet to be excavated. However, a significant part of the hike will be along the impressive city walls and towers built in the 5th or 4th century BC.