Life in Gazipaşa;
Gazipaşa is a place where many people who discover it are described as exactly the resort of their dreams. It is an ideal destination for those who want to build a new life or for those who are looking for their personal paradise where they can escape, relax and refresh when they want. It is ideal for those who want to have peace, history, sea and sun together. Do you want to know how all these properties come together? It is the magic of the Mediterranean that unites this unique karma. Come and discover Gazipaşa. Go to the place where the sun takes you. Stop by when you see the sound of the waves hitting the rocks and the colourful tropical gardens. It is Gazipaşa. You can rest and enjoy the peaceful environment.
Gazipaşa is the cleanest and most unspoiled district of Antalya, one of the most beautiful cities of Anatolia, one of the most beautiful lands in the world. This place does not only say hello to its visitors and self-refuge with the beaches and the sun. It is also inviting with its historical texture, gardens and agricultural areas, and makes itself loved. Because Gazipaşa’s economy of is largely based on agriculture, it is easy to reach natural foods. You can even cultivate in your own garden. Gazipaşa offers a beautiful life that feeds your soul and body.
Exploring the historical texture, seeing the ancient cities of Rome, Seljuk, Helen is a very refreshing experience. It is a great pleasure to take long walks in the clean nature and to happily discover the virgin beauties of nature. Fishing, watching the sunset or sunrise are special moments that you feel life to the capillaries. Could it be like going to the summer? It is also a part of daily life for the veterans.
Have you ever seen natural pool? Have you ever enjoyed your day on these pools? It is possible in Gazipaşa. The natural pools next to the sea are extremely inviting with their smooth and clear waters.
This charming and exotic district of Antalya is just as beautiful as it is. But calmer, cooler. More authentic and more untouched. It's unique with its clean sea bubbling up to the rocks and the beach. If you wish, Antalya and other favourite destinations of the Mediterranean are at your side. But we are sure that Gazipaşa’s calm beauty will not allow you to leave her. Tired souls from the city will reach peace and tranquillity in this town, which shines bright under the Mediterranean sun with its own happy stance.
Access;
It is easy to access Gazipaşa. There are many options for transportation to Gazipaşa from all over Turkey via Gazipaşa airport connection from all over the world. Gazipaşa is one of the few districts in Turkey and even in the world with its own airport.
Gazipaşa Airport, which is 45 kilometres away from Alanya, has a parking lot with a capacity of 105 vehicles and a closed terminal building of 2 thousand 144 meters. You can come to Gazipaşa with bus. You can reach Gazipaşa on Antalya as some tourism companies have direct Gazipaşa flights.
In short, Gazipaşa is very close to all the wandering souls who are to visit him in their dreams. Gazipaşa should not be postponed anymore thanks to the short distances for those who want to travel and live. Do not postpone your plan to see Gazipaşa and explore this corner of paradise. The sound of the waves hitting the rocks is calling you. Don’t lose time.
Airport;
Imagine a town with an airport 5-6 kms away. This facility, which is granted to very few districts, is among the most important facilities that Gazipaşa offers to its visitors.
AlanyaLocated 45 kilometres from, the airport is a modern transportation centre with a 2 thousand 144 meters closed terminal building and a parking lot for 105 vehicles. As a result of the modern construction of the ring roads, Gazipaşa Airport has also made the region stand out for hotel and other commercial business investments.
This airport, which is also benefited by the surrounding districts, especially Alanya, promises a further expansion and growth in the future period when we take into account the increasing potential of tourism. This will mean that the number of flights and aircraft companies coming to Gazipaşa will also increase. In short, thanks to the presence of this airport, which is also close to Gazipaşa’s other important tourism destinations, it is not necessary to be a prophet to predict that it will be a location with serious potential in terms of investment.
Ancient Treasure;
In Gazipaşa, you can discover the traces of the Hellenic, Roman and Seljuk periods and feel the history completely. The ancient city of Selinus, which is located within the borders of Gazipaşa, close to the district centre, is one of the oldest settlements. The Selinus agora contains traces of ancient structures such as aqueduct, bath and acropolis. Additionally, it has a Seljuk era mansion.
Another ancient city is De Nephelis, just 16 km from Gazipasa. The castle, temples and acropolis built with Cilician architecture are very interesting. Located within Antiocheia ad Cragum Ancient City (Southern Fortress) 20 km from the centre, the head of Medusa, the castle, the agora and the church are also elements that add richness to the ancient texture of the district. The sarcophagi from the Roman period are the ancient city of Lamos and other ancient cities about 15 minutes away from Nephelis (Muzkent) Gazipasa, where you can see various historical ruins. Altıkapı inn in Yakık village, Bıçkıcı Monastery near Selinus and the medieval tower are among the other historical monuments to be seen in the district.
In addition to the historical texture we mentioned, traces of the near future continue to exist in Gazipaşa. In the centre of the district there are regions where authentic beauty lives. This town carries the traces of the local. In addition to modernization, Gazipasa has a naive and inner-warming spirit, where cultural values also exist.
Unique Nature;
Gazipaşa attracts attention with its natural beauties in addition to its historical texture full of ancient cities. Gazipasa resembles a hidden paradise with its free-flowing coasts and bays, with its coastal cliffs where the sound of the waves keeps rhythm. It is loved by explorers throughout history and today. It is the land of the coasts inhabited by Caretta's, the gardens where forty kinds of tropical fruit grow freely under the sun. Those who seek the sun and the sea will find what they are looking for. But this is an unspoiled, natural-friendly Mediterranean town, away from the crazy crowd. It promises not only joy, but also peace. Gardens and agricultural areas where more than forty kinds of tropical fruit, especially bananas, are grown have prevented Gazipaşa from being reduced to a familiar holiday destination consisting of buildings.
Caves
The lying World and Dwarves caves are among the natural treasures visited by Gazipaşa with curiosity. In addition, dim Tea, near the dim cave about 40 km away, is preferred especially for cooling and picnic in the summer.
Natural Pools and Coves
Gazipaşa coast contains many impressive surprises waiting to be explored with its natural pools and distinctive hidden bays. Gazipaşa is diverse with its natural beauty, far from the only correction, but it is just as simple.
It welcomes those who want to live and explore and greets them with the glittering Mediterranean sun.
Fisherman's Harbour
The Fisherman’s Sanctuary Port, which has been used as a ship and boat stop since antiquity, has a pleasant liveliness with its authentic structure as well as the surrounding cafes and restaurants. The Fisherman’s Sanctuary, which is visited to walk and watch the sunset with its beach and unique view, continues to serve as Yacht Port (Marina) today.
The yacht port is a symbol of Gazipaşa that has changed from the past to the present.
Selinus Coast
It is one of the most beautiful and longest beaches in Turkey. Those who want to stay in Selinus and enjoy this unique beach can both access the hotel and accommodation service and experience the relaxing comfort of a pristine beach not surrounded by structures. With an indication of how the ancient city of Selinus is rich history of Gazipaşa, Selinus beach is also a reflection of its rich nature. It is easy to access via flying and driving.
Koru Beach and Koru Coast
The Koru beach is famous for its natural pools is a natural miracle. Koru beach, located in Koru neighbourhood,
forms an important part of Koru coast. Korur Beach and the waters of natural pools are the only sea that filters itself. Koru Beach is one of the 17 centres where Caretta Caretta's lay their eggs in the Mediterranean.
Pools, popularly called ‘Lean Stone’, are often seen in places where coastal dunes are found. Especially in areas with tides, sand and pebbles are petrified parallel to the sea, so natural pools have formed over time. When the sea water that accumulates in the trenches is not a wave, the connection with the sea is temporarily severed. The heated water in these small pools creates a playful environment for children and entertainment for adults.
Kahyalar Beast
It is a long, pristine and peaceful beach with mountains and rocks hanging by its side. The Kahyalar Beach, which will greet you as if you were out of a movie frame, shower etc. is a unique corner where you will feel yourself in the pure nature where you can meet your natural needs. Even in the season, the waves are almost empty and peaceful.
It is a beach where you can listen to the sound of the beach in the clearest way.
Kızılın Beach and Kızılın Cave
Kızılın Cave is a real natural wonder, which is about 30 km from Antalya city centre. The Kızılın Cave floats directly in front of the cave located in the southwest of Karain Cave towards the plain. The special pebbles found in the stream and the region and the structure of the stones in the region are the source of the red colour. Excavations in the region have found tools belonging to the palaeolithic ages.
Kızılın Coast is a 2 km coast extending to the right from the port and is adjacent to Kızılın Cave. It is a unique beach with clean and cool waters. Although the beach structure is rocky and gravel in places, the sea is very clean and has cool waters.
Tourism;
Gazipaşa Rising Star of Tourism
Although Gazipaşa is known for its agricultural resources, it was also declared a tourism region “with the decision of the Council of Ministers published in the official Gazette dated 13 September 1989 and numbered 20281”. The opened airport made transportation very easy and quickly increased the tourism volume of Gazipaşa.
Tourism investments in the town continues. With the completion of the yacht port construction, transportation will be easier, and tourism and investment potential will gain more momentum.
Currently, 2 normal commercial hotels, 3 tourist (one apart) hotels, bungalows belonging to Gazipaşa Municipality Marine facilities Authority and 1 holiday sites have reached bed capacity 1000 and new tourism investments are continuing.
Gazipasa is one of the 17 centres on the Mediterranean coast where the Caretta Caretta species lay their eggs. The historical castle and city ruins, especially the Yalan World Cave, clean sea and beaches, abundant green and oxygenated plateaus, in summary, has a great natural potential in terms of tourism with its unspoiled nature. Airport and road investments increased the transportation options to the town. Hotel, construction, restaurant-cafe investments also contribute to the attractiveness of the region. Gazipaşa’s tourism potential is constantly rising with an increasing momentum.
Economy;
In Gazipaşa, economic life has been shaped as dry agriculture, as well as small handicrafts and trade, forestry and livestock farming throughout history depending on the weather conditions. However, since the 1970s, greenhouse and greenhouse activities have been the most important source of income of the district economy to an increasing extent since then.
Although there are no large industrial enterprises in the district, there are medium and small-scale factories and workshops. The dominant sector in the first economy is agriculture. In agriculture, the largest paya is made under the cover of greenhouse vegetables, bananas, avocados and tropical fruit cultivation. In recent years, there has also been a tendency to grow strawberries, artichokes and many tropical fruits under the cover. The share of these products in agriculture is rapidly increasing.
In vegetable agriculture, it is often seen that greenhouse farming is preferred. 80% of the people who work in agriculture make a living from greenhouse. In the district, vegetables are produced in greenhouses in two seasons per year, including beauty and spice. The main vegetables produced in greenhouses are cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh beans, eggplants and peppers. In open areas, many kinds of fruits and vegetables such as fresh beans, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, artichokes, bananas, avocados are grown.
The seasonal conditions in the district are extremely suitable for livestock. However, animal husbandry has not developed sufficiently due to the fact that the natural structure is extremely steep in forest villages and that greenhouse and mustard are preferred as agricultural activities in lowland areas with suitable conditions for livestock husbandry. In these areas, dairy cattle are produced in the style of family management. In the forest villages, clay goat breeding is done as a basic livestock activity.
Fishing and forestry are other important sources of income. In addition, the playground located on the beach makes a great contribution to the tourism of the district. Transportation facilities, which are facilitated especially at the airport, increase the tourism charm and potential of Gazipaşa every day.
Geographic Location;
Gazipaşa is located on the Gazipaşa plain,180 km east of Antalya, with a length of 10 km and a width of 7 km on the Mediterranean coast. To the east is Anamur district of Mersin Province, to the north is Sariveliler district of Karaman Province and to the west is Alanya. Parallel to the Mediterranean coast, which forms its southern borders, it is surrounded by Taurus, which extends from west to east about 35 km inland. Although the district centre of Gazipaşa, which has an area of 931 km, is located 3 km inland from the coast, the new settlements extend to the coast. The length of the coastline is about 50 km. It has suitable to swim. Close to half of the coastline is beach and the other part is made up of cliffs, but the beautiful bays hidden between the cliffs are also ideal for entering the sea. There are low hills between the district centre and the sea coast. There is a mountainous plateau in the north of the plain. In April and May, there is a possibility to ski and swim in the district one hour apart.
On the western shore of the Taurus in the north lies the Akçal Mountains. The highest peak of the Akçal mountains, the “Deliktaş” point is 2253 m. The lower parts form an alluvial plain that extends along the coast. Alluvial lowland meets with a high mountainous field with relatively steep slopes.
In the south, there are liars in the front of the hill where the Selinus ruins are located. On the two sides of the mountain are the beaches. The beaches are made of thin limestone sand.
Its soils are red chestnut coloured on the shore and are suitable for vegetable, fruit, citrus, banana, avocado and tropical fruit farming. In the red-coloured (Terra Rossa) soils that appear inland, grain farming is done. In mountaineering areas, livestock is gaining weight. Gazipaşa is a unique natural town that every person should see once in their life, where nature stretches out to the fullest with the spirit forms.
Historical Layout;
Gazipaşa is a special town with the signs of history and untouched, authentic spirit in the countryside of the Mediterranean. History and nature are intertwined. The ancient cities right next to Gazipaşa carry the traces of many civilizations today. The unknown or predicted history of Gazipaşa dates back to 2000 BC, which is chronologically quite deep. Luwians, a branch of the Hittites, lived in the region they called Kizzuvatna (Çukurova region) and Arzawa (Antalya region) countries. Because Gazipaşa remained within this region, it is highly likely that the historical journey of the district started with Luwians – Hittites. The remains of the lion in the ruins of Karatepe (Sivaslı) confirm this information. Gazipaşa BC: Year 628
At that time there were two different cities in the world under the name of Selinus. One was Selinus, which was founded as a site state by the people of Hyblaia in Sicily at this time, and the other was Selinus in the south of Anatolia. Selinus is a port city in the Cilicia region and on both sides of Khamenusa (Kestros) Stream. The castle is where the remains of the present castle are located, and it was on an island at the time. From here, primarily Egypt, maritime trade was carried out with the trade centres of that day. The city passed from Greek rule to Roman rule in 197 BC. In the 1st century AD, the Roman King Trojan, who went on an expedition to the eastern Mediterranean coast, fell ill and came to the port of Selinus and was a guest in the house of a merchant. Later, he could not recover and died there. Hadrian, who would take the throne in his place, came to Selinus and took the body to Rome and built a tomb in his memory. For this reason, it is known that during the Christian period, when Selinus was called Traianapolis for a while, it was the diocese center of Seleucia-Silifke Archdiocese. The period of the Roman Empire, which started in the first century BC, continued suntil the 6th century in Gazipaşa, which is located within the borders of Anatolia of this state.
Selinus (Gazipaşa) started in the 6th century A.D., the Southern Mediterranean came under the rule of the Byzantine Empire, and in the first half of the 12th century Cilicia was connected to the Armenian Kingdom. Later, in the Turkification process of Pamphylia together with Antalya and Alanya, Selinus started to be referred to as Selinti during the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat period; because of the fact that the five great teas that originated from the Taurus and entered the sea through the city centre caused a flood from time to time. Taking advantage of the defeat of Gıyaseddin II by the Ilkhanates in the Battle of Kösedağ in 1243, the Armenians recaptured this place and it remained in their hands until it was conquered by the Karamanids in 1275. During the Anatolian occupation of the Mongols in the 1270s, Selinti was located within the borders of Konya and related regions of the Anatolian Seljuk State.
In the period of Anatolian principalities, since 1335, Antalya and the surrounding Teke Principality, while Alanya, Selinti and the eastern and northern regions of Karamanoğulları, located in the central Konya, came under the rule of Karamanoğulları. During the Ottoman period, Fatih Sultan Mehmet's Naval Forces Commander (Captain-I Derya) Gedik Ahmet Pasha included Alanya in 1470 and Selinti, Anamur and Silifke region in 1472 from Karamanoğlu Beylik and included it under Ottoman rule. Famous traveller Evliya Çelebi on page 126 of the famous Travel name “the Selinti accident in the 18th century is an accident with 26 villages connected to Silifke Sanjak within the borders of İçel (Mersin) and paying 80 acres of tax annually. “It has well-maintained mosques and houses by the sea and lush green mountains,” he wrote.