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Gazipaşa Transfer
Gazipaşa,
a charming coastal town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, is a district of
Antalya. It is an attractive destination for tourists with its natural
beauties, historical riches and calm atmosphere. Gazipaşa, which is 180 km away
from Antalya city center, can be reached by road or Alanya Gazipaşa Airport,
which was opened in 2012.
History:
The history of Gazipaşa dates back
to 678 BC. The region, known as "Selinus" in those times, later came
under the rule of the Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman Empires. It took the name
"Gazipaşa" in 1921.
Natural
Beauties:
Gazipaşa is famous for its natural
beauties. Its beaches and plateaus especially attract visitors. There are many
beaches along Gazipaşa's 50 km coastline.
- · Ancient Selinus Beach: It is under protection because it is a nesting area for Caretta caretta sea turtles.
- · Gazipaşa Public Beach: It is a blue flag beach.
- · Koru Beach: It is known for its calm and clean sea.
- · Muz Beach: It takes its name from the banana greenhouses.
- · Gazipaşa Delikdeniz Kral Bay: It is one of the fantastic bays with its structure, which has been visited a lot recently.
- · Göçer Plateau: It is a plateau where festivals are held every year.
- · Maha Plateau: It is a plateau with steep cliffs that are the habitat of wild goats.
- · Akdağ Plateau: It is a plateau located on the peaks of the Taurus Mountains.
- · Alanya-Gazipaşa Coastal Road: This road, famous for its scenery, is ideal for cycling and hiking enthusiasts.
Gazipaşa's plateaus are ideal for
nature walks and camping.
Gazipaşa is
also rich in historical artifacts;
- · Selinus Ancient City (Acropolis of Selinunte): It is one of the symbols of Gazipaşa. Roman ruins, a theater and a necropolis can be seen.
- · Antiocheia Ad Cragum (Antiochia Athena Temple): An ancient city with ruins from the Roman and Byzantine periods.
- · Aydap Ancient Ruins (Iotape Ancient City): This ancient city by the sea is interesting for history lovers.