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العربيةNarlıkuyu — Mersin
Narlıkuyu — in Silifke district. A small cove where fresh water springs up from under the sea; famous for its fish restaurants and the Three Graces mosaic.
About
Narlıkuyu is a small cove between Kızkalesi and Cennet-Cehennem; the fresh water springs seeping through the limestone layer and bubbling up from under the sea make the cove's water cool and crystal clear. Popularly, this water is called 'heaven's water'. The fish restaurants surrounding the cove set up the region's most sought-after tables, especially on summer evenings.
In the Narlıkuyu Mosaic Museum right above the cove, the Roman-era floor mosaic depicting Zeus' daughters the Three Graces (Aglaia, Euphrosyne, Thalia) can be seen free of charge. The Cennet-Cehennem sinkholes are 10 minutes from the cove; it is an ideal stop for a day trip route.
Practical Information
Practical information
| District | Silifke |
|---|---|
| Best season | May–October; reservation recommended for dinner |
| Transit | On the Silifke–Kızkalesi road; at the seaward end of the Cennet junction |
Entrance fee information is not published by the source, so it is not stated; confirm with the relevant institution before your visit.
Location & Directions
Also Nearby
Kızkalesi
The castle rising from the sea 200 metres off Korykos bay is the symbol of Mersin; it is visited together with Korykos Castle on the shore.
Open pageHeaven and Hell Sinkholes (Cennet–Cehennem)
Two giant sinkholes formed by the collapse of a limestone layer; you descend into Heaven by stairs and view Hell from its rim.
Open pageAsthma Cave
A dripstone cave known for its highly humid air, 300 metres from the Heaven sinkhole.
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