Places to visit
Things to do in Toroslar
8 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 8 described destinations within Toroslar, Mersin. The themes that come up most: Nature, History, Local culture.
Soğucak Yaylası
It is reached by a 1 km asphalt road branching off at the 23rd km of the Gözne road. In Soğucak Town, which is a plateau village, there are also summer houses belonging to the people of Mersin. Its infrastructure has been completed, and PTT and a Health Center provide services on the plateau. The country restaurants and country coffeehouses in the surrounding area do not have touristic characteristics. The area around the plateau is covered with maquis and rocks.
45 minutes
Kepirli Yaylası
The plateau, connected to Mersin by a 23 km asphalt road, is at an altitude of 950 m. Passenger transportation is provided from Mersin to Kepirli. Around the plateau there are pine, juniper, oak and maquis forests, as well as various fruit orchards. Infrastructure services such as electricity and water are available on the plateau.
45 minutes
Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi
This castle is the richest in architectural terms and the most complex historically among the Armenian castles. However, the history of the castle goes back further than the Armenians. It is suggested that this place may be the Byzantine castle Papirion or Papurion. In the middle of the 14th century, it was occupied for a short time by the Karamanoğulları, and at the end of the 14th century it passed into the hands of the Mamluks. The important feature of the castle is its gate.
45 minutes
Gözne Kalesi
It consists of two structures located on steep rocks at an altitude of 1085 metres. The structure to the east is rectangular in form and has four bastions, three on the south and one on the east. The entrance is through the only gate on the west. The threshold of the gate is about 1 metre above ground level. The structure is covered with a pointed barrel vault, and its interior is divided into four sections by three arches. There are 5 light and ventilation openings, two on the north walls and three on the south walls.
45 minutes
Yumuktepe Höyüğü
Yumuktepe, which has a special importance in the world of archaeology and has seen continuous settlement from the Neolithic Age to the present day, is located in Demirtaş Mahallesi, approximately 1 km. northwest of the city center.
30 minutes
Ulu Çınar Anıt Ağaç
The size of Ulu Çınar’s trunk, the thickness and spread of its branches, and the area it covers leave visitors astonished. The height and majesty of Ulu Çınar give the nearby Belenoluk water a coldness enough to crack a watermelon. The coldness of the water, the coolness of the air, the greenery that satisfies the eyes, and the magnificent view create a peaceful environment.
30 minutes
Atlilar (sadiye) Köyü Parkuru
The walk, starting from Atlılar (formerly known as Sadiye) Village, passes through the villages of Alanyalı and Kızılkaya amid natural beauty and ends in the magnificent beauty of Cehennem Deresi. In the Atlılar section of the approximately 20-kilometer route, a private accommodation facility in the form of a mountain house is available.
45 minutes
Gözne Yaylası
The plateau, connected to Mersin by a 27 km asphalt road, is at an altitude of 1200 m. The population of the settlement, which has a municipality, increases 3-4 times during the summer months. Passenger transportation is provided from Mersin to Gözne. It has a zoning plan. All infrastructure services such as electricity-water, PTT services, and a health center are available. In its surroundings there are pine, juniper, oak and maquis forests, as well as apple, cherry, sour cherry and fruit orchards.
45 minutes