Anamur

The westernmost district of Mersin Province extends across 1,430 square kilometers and marks the southernmost point of Anatolia on the Mediterranean coast.

The area derives its name from the Ancient Greek Anemourion, meaning windmill, and was gifted to Cleopatra by the Romans as a wedding present.

The district manages local governance through municipal structures while maintaining traditional agricultural practices that shape the social fabric of the community.

Tourists can access the district through connecting roads from Mersin and Antalya, with ongoing infrastructure improvements making the region more accessible.

The district produces 40 percent of Turkey's strawberries and maintains extensive banana plantations along its Mediterranean coastline.

Location: Mersin Province

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Website: http://www.anamur.bel.tr/

Website: http://anamur.bel.tr

GPS coordinates: 36.08032,32.83121

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04