Destination
Tisan Yarımadası
Tisan Peninsula is a place hidden behind the mountains, 31 km southwest of the Silifke district. Described as the hidden paradise of the Mediterranean, Tisan Peninsula, located at a point where blue and green meet, is actually an ancient city founded as a Greek colony. This paradise bay of the Mediterranean, where the historical texture and natural beauties blend, virtually captivates those who see it.
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Suggested visit:60 minutes
Tisan Peninsula is a place hidden behind the mountains, 31 km southwest of the Silifke district. Described as the hidden paradise of the Mediterranean, Tisan Peninsula, located at a point where blue and green meet, is actually an ancient city founded as a Greek colony. This heavenly bay of the Mediterranean, where historical texture and natural beauties blend, virtually captivates those who see it. Tisan, known by its former name Aphrodisias Ancient City, is located on the cape of the town extending into the sea. Tisan Peninsula was discovered during the Cyprus Operation by a colonel passing through this region by helicopter. With its pure white sand and turquoise sea, Tisan Peninsula, which almost resembles coral bays, has recently also become a center of attention for diving enthusiasts.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Tisan Yarımadası sits within Silifke, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 34 of them in Silifke.
The nearest stop is Pityussa / Dana Adası, 7.4 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Tisan Yarımadası?
- Tisan Peninsula is a place hidden behind the mountains, 31 km southwest of the Silifke district. Described as the hidden paradise of the Mediterranean, Tisan Peninsula, located at a point where blue and green meet, is actually an ancient city founded as a Greek colony. This paradise bay of the Mediterranean, where the historical texture and natural beauties blend, virtually captivates those who see it.
- Where is Tisan Yarımadası?
- Tisan Yarımadası is in Silifke, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Tisan Yarımadası?
- The suggested visit time for Tisan Yarımadası is about 60 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Tisan Yarımadası?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tisan Yarımadası; the closest are Pityussa / Dana Adası, Büyükeceli Koyu, İmamuşağı Plajı.