thanks kimberley for the feedback. will have to read up on these places. will hopefully soon get over to southern turkey and spend time there and explore.

of course antalya is the best... and there is near from all places...

If you will happen to go to Adana, make sure to go Mersin. Mersin is a smaller city and has coast to Meditterenian. In the western parts of Mersin; there are "holiday resorts" compatible with Antalya's. But if you are planning to go to Adana, then Antalya; make sure to go by plane. Because even though the distance seems to be short, it takes you around eleven hours to go from Adana to Antalya. I lived in Mersin for a long time and in Adana & Antalya for smaller amount of times. So if you have any specific questions fell free to ask
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