Anamur
From Turkey Travel Guide
Anamur is a town and district of Mersin province in Turkey.
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[edit] History
Anamur' name comes from Greek "Anemourion" and it means "windmill". The city was founded by the Phoenicians and later controlled by the Assyrians and Hittites. In 12th century B.C., Hittite King Tuthalia IV gave Anemorium to Mattuvata who later established his own kingdom and made Anemorium its capital. But by the end of 12th century, the region was occupied by a Caucasian nomadic tribe called "wind people" by the ancient Greeks. Later the city was conquered by the Phoenicions again. Then the Persians, followed by the Macedonians, Seleucids, Romans and the Byzantines ruled the city. In 13th century, Turkish clan Karamanoğulları conquered the city.
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Located on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey, Anamur Turkey's southernmost point. The town is situated between Antalya and Mersin.
[edit] Getting there
[edit] By plane
Nearest airports are in Antalya and in Adana, both about 250 km away from Anamur.
[edit] By train
No trains running to Anamur.
[edit] By car
The town can be reached via D400 which is the main highway between Antalya and Adana.
[edit] By bus
All buses going between Antalya and Adana have to pass via Anamur.
[edit] By boat
Reaching Anamur by private boats is available.
[edit] Getting around
[edit] By car
You can rent a car in Mersin, Antalya or Adana. There are taxis available inside Anamur, too. Traffic code for Anamur is the with Mersin; 33.
[edit] By public transport
There are minibuses connecting the town centre to the coast and they're running for cheap fares.
[edit] By foot
Walking is easy and it doesn't take mor than 30 mins walking between town center and coast.
[edit] By bike
Biking friendly city.
[edit] Weather
Mediterrenean climate dominates the region where the weather is extremely hot in the summers and winters are mild.
Below weather table belongs to Mersin.
(°F)
(40)
(44)
(53)
(63)
(72)
(79)
(86)
(86)
(79)
(67)
(54)
(43)
(°F)
(27)
(28)
(33)
(42)
(49)
(55)
(61)
(60)
(53)
(45)
(36)
(31)
(inches)
(1.6)
(1.3)
(1.4)
(2.0)
(1.9)
(1.3)
(0.6)
(0.5)
(0.7)
(1.2)
(1.5)
(1.6)
[edit] See
Situated by the shore, on the road to Mersin, Mamure castle (also known as Anamur castle) is located about 7 km southeast of Anamur. It was originally built by the Romans in the 3rd or 4th century A.D., and later used by the Crusaders and Seljuks, it is reported that this is one of the most scenic castles in Turkey.
Anemurium, the remains of the ancient city, is located 6 km southwest of Anamur, on the coast. Built between circa 100 BC and AD 600, the name "Anemurion" in Greek means “windy cape”. The mosaics and stone walls of the city are worth seeing.
[edit] Do
Enjoy the beaches of Anamur.
Discover the caves located around the town; Çukurpınar is one of the longest caves in the world with 1420 m. and Köşekbükü cave is believed to be treatment for asthma or malaria.
[edit] Eat
You should taste the famous bananas and strawberries of Anamur. Some of the local dishes are; Maş Çorbası (soup made of special plant called Maş), Gölevez (a dish made of a plant called "golevez" which is like potato) and tantuni (kebab).
[edit] Drink
There are nice bars and discos with alcohol and entertainment in Anamur. If you'd like to have non-alcoholic beverages near the coast you can also visit Deniz Kızı Aile Çay Bahçesi (Phone#+90(324)814 5111). In Anamur, you should try herbal teas and different types of coffees; Diken kahvesi, Nohut kahvesi, Melengiç kahvesi.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Budget
Aslıhan Motel Karavan-camping [1] is located in Güzelyurt Mahallesi, Cerenler Mevkii. For further information you can call +90(536)430 6805.
Eser Pansiyon is located on İnönü caddesi, No:6, near the coast. This nice and small hotel can be reached via phone number +90(324)816 4751.
Sevgi Su Parkı- Phone number# +90(324)832 5752.
Toslaklar Koyu Camping- Phone number#+90(532)642 9903.
Vivonco Hotel- Phone number# +90(324)851 4200.
Mamure Hotel-Phone number# +90(324)851 5400.
Luna Piena Beach Hotel[2] is located on İnönü Caddesi and can be reached via phone number +90(324)814 9045.
[edit] Mid-Range
Hotel Bella is a nice hotel located on Kürşat Caddesi, Yasemin Sokak, No# 5. Phone number# +90(324)816 4751.
[edit] Upscale
[edit] Work
The local economy depends on agriculture. Because the weather here is extremely hot, tropical fruits are planted in this region. Bananas and strawberries are the most popular economy resources in Anamur.
[edit] Learn
Mersin University has a vocational school in Anamur[3].It's located in Yüksekokulu Cebel Mevki with a phone number +90(324)814 2787.
[edit] Keep connected
[edit] Internet
Some of the hotels have wireless internet and there are couple internet cafes in the town center offering cheap services.
[edit] Phone
Look for the metered phones. The phone code for Anamur is +90 (324).
[edit] Post
The main post office (PTT) is located in Esentepe Mahallesi, Atatürk Bulvarı, No:10 in the town center. Its phone number is +90(324)814 1001.
[edit] Safety
Anamur is a very safe town but in case of emergency you can call 155 or dial police department at +90(324)814 1012. Also gendermarie headquarters can be reached at +90(324)814 1010.
[edit] Stay Healthy
Anamur Devlet Hastanesinin (State hospital)[4] is located in Sağlık Mahallesi, Dr.Abdullah Çelik Caddesi and its phone number is +90(324)814 8880.
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