Mersin welcomes tourists to its beaches and bays, providing them with the opportunity to explore the depths of the Mediterranean
The bays are famous in the areas of Silifke and Erdemli in Mersin, where the blue of the sea meets the greenness of the land.
The coasts are distinguished by their natural reefs and underwater biodiversity, and they have sites that provide opportunities for divers
The mild weather that Mersin is famous for has enabled its beaches to receive diving enthusiasts and enthusiasts throughout the year
The bays of Mersin state in southern Turkey provide tourists with the opportunity to enjoy diving in the depths of the sea and observe marine life.
The bays in the Silifke and Erdemli regions of Mersin are famous for the convergence of the blue of the sea with the greenness of the land, and their nature suitable for diving and their richness in marine life.
Mersin was known as the “Pearl of the Eastern Mediterranean”, as it is distinguished by its 321 km long coastline, and its distinctive nature, in which the blue of the sea meets the green of its coasts.
It welcomes local and foreign tourists to its beaches and bays, providing its visitors with the opportunity to explore the depths of the sea and enjoy observing marine life in diving areas.
It also provides tourists who prefer to spend their holidays on the Mediterranean coast, the opportunity to dive in the bays of Silifke and Erdemli, which are famous for their nature, suitable for diving and carrying out various activities, foremost of which is the practice of marine sports.
The coasts of Mersin are distinguished by their natural reefs and underwater biodiversity, as they have sites that provide divers at all levels with the possibility to carry out diving activities and enjoy the beauty of nature and the diversity of marine life.
It provides tourists who have received prior training in diving, short training courses, to discover the beauty of the depths in the bays of the Mediterranean.
** A remarkable activity for diving tourism
Diving instructor Ertuğrul Jett told Anadolu Agency that the past months have seen a significant increase in diving tourism activities in Mersin.
Jatteh explained that the mild weather, which the state is famous for, enabled its beaches to receive diving enthusiasts and enthusiasts throughout the year.
He added, “Diving activities in Mersin never stop, as they continue throughout the year. In addition, it witnesses a noticeable increase during the summer season.
He stated that the state receives local and foreign diving enthusiasts and enthusiasts, and said: “We receive diving enthusiasts and enthusiasts from neighboring states, in addition to many tourists from other Turkish cities and various countries of the world.”
He pointed out that diving enthusiasts enjoy exploring the depths and observing many marine life, in addition to participating in the training courses that are organized daily.
He stressed that Mersin welcomes all those who wish to dive into the diving experience, explore the depths, and enjoy watching the marine life that abounds in the state’s bays.
** Diving is a sport full of excitement
In turn, Kadir Aqin, a tourist who loves diving, said that he came to Mersin from Istanbul to spend his summer vacation and enjoy diving.
Aqin told Anadolu Agency that this is the first time he has tried scuba diving in Mersin, expressing his great happiness with this experience.
He continued: “The atmosphere is wonderful, I was able to see different types of beautiful fish, and I invite everyone to go through this unique experience.”
While Omar Keltekin Akinci, who came from Adana for the summer vacation, mentioned that diving is a sport full of excitement, especially in the bays of Mersin, which are rich in marine life.
Akinci stated that he had practiced diving in the Gulfs of Mersin before, pointing out that the area is full of marine life and fish that attract the interest of diving enthusiasts.
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