Things to Do in Gazipasa

Small local museum in a restored Ottoman building. Displays archaeological finds from the region, including Roman glass and coin hoards, plus ethnographic items like traditional costumes and tools.

🕐 Tue-Sun 08:30-17:30, closed Mon

💡 Ask the attendant to unlock the rooftop terrace – it gives a clear view over the town and out to sea. Allow 40 minutes max.

Weekly open-air market where local farmers sell produce directly. Stalls run along Atatürk Caddesi and into side streets. Goods include oranges, avocados, fresh herbs, flatbreads, and local honey.

🕐 Fridays 07:00-14:00

💡 Come before 10am for the best selection – especially for young avocados and the small, sweet 'yerli' oranges. Cash only, bring small notes.

Municipal pebble-and-sand beach stretching along the seafront. Clean water with gentle shelving, basic showers and changing cabins. No lounger rental – meaning fewer crowds.

🕐 24 hours, lifeguard on duty Jun-Sep 09:00-19:00

💡 Head east past the wooden pier for the quietest spots. Bring water shoes – the pebbles get hot by 11am.

Forested hillside park with marked walking trails through pine and cedar groves. Two wooden lookout platforms give views over Gazipaşa Bay and the Taurus foothills. Picnic tables and a spring-fed drinking fountain.

🕐 Daily 07:00-20:00

💡 The 'Kartal Yuvası' trail (20 min one way) leads to the best viewpoint – you'll see Anamur Castle on a clear day. Best in early morning for birdlife (hoopoes, orioles).

Unfenced ruins of the ancient Cilician city of Selinus, partly overgrown with fig and olive trees. Remains include a small theatre, columned street sections, and a necropolis with rock-cut tombs. Trajan died here in AD 117.

🕐 Open access, any time

💡 The theatre is best seen in late afternoon light. Go beyond the main path behind the theatre to find a hidden cistern with intact steps. No shade – bring water and a hat.