Arsuz is located between the Amanos Mountains and the Mediterranean. Arsuz is visited by thousands of local and foreign tourists every year. It is among the most beautiful places in Hatay. Arsuz stands out with its natural beauties, historical and cultural places. Hatay has its own cuisine, sea, and places to have fun and relaxation. This Arsuz Travel Guide / Places to Visit in Arsuz article has been prepared for you by Yolcu360 team. You can also rent a car and discover Arsuz!
Places to Visit in Arsuz
We are sure that once you have come to Arsuz, you will admire it and want to come again. It is such a beautiful place… It is an important tourism center with its clean sea and fine sands. Places to visit in Arsuz district of Hatay:
- Maryo Hanna Church
This place should definitely be on the list of places to visit in Arsuz. Maryo Hanna Church was built in 1514 by religious people who settled in Arsuz to spread Christianity. In the church, there are many icons and two very valuable prints on cloth from the 1600s. The church is open to worship today. You can rent a car in Hatay and reach the church comfortably within 2 hours.
- The Pool of Virgin Mary
The Pool of Virgin Mary is 8 kilometers from Hacıahmetler Village in Arsuz. Although this place is known as Seydi by the locals, it is in a touristic area officially called the Pool of Virgin Mary. The valley stands out with its natural beauty as well as its legends about the Virgin Mary. According to the story, while the Virgin Mary was walking from Jerusalem to the ancient city of Ephesus, she stopped at this point and bathed in this lake. Both hot and cold water flows in this lake. While cold water symbolizes holiness, hot water symbolizes sin. While the Virgin Mary was looking around to break her fast, a fish jumped from water to stone and was cooked in the sunlight. Virgin Mary fed her stomach with this fish. For this reason, the lake was called the Pool of Virgin Mary. Every year on August 14, religious ceremonies are held in the pool, which is accepted as a pilgrimage.
- Arsuz Castle
One of the stops in the Arsuz travel guide is Arsuz Castle. The castle has traces from the Seljuk period. On the other hand, there is no exact information about when the castle was built. It is in ruins today. It is thought that the castle was built against possible attacks from the sea at that time.
Arsuz Beaches
There are many options for swimming in Arsuz. If you include visiting the beaches in your trip plan in Arsuz, Arsuz Karaağaç Beach, located in Karaağaç neighborhood, is one of the favorite places to swim in Arsuz. Gülcihan Public Beach and Kıyıkent beaches in Gülcihan village to the south can also be preferred for swimming. Arsuz Public Beach, Palm Beach and Rhossus Beach, which are located around Arsuz town center, are among the alternatives for swimming.
What to Eat in Arsuz?
After visiting the places in the Arsuz Travel Guide, if you are wondering what to eat in Arsuz, Arsuz has the rich and varied flavors of Hatay Cuisine. You can have a village breakfast at Eylül Breakfast House and experience the unique cuisine of Hatay at Mikado Restaurant. On the other hand, Nazende Restaurant will appeal to both your stomach and eyes.
Also, we recommend you to try Hatay Simit. It is large and has a little sesame. Hatay Simit is eaten by dipping in a salt-cumin mixture. The pastry with hot tomato paste is also a different flavor. Among the dishes of Antakya, there are also flavors such as Spinach Borek, Sac Oruğu and Firik Pilaf. Don’t come back from Antakya without eating Tepsi Kebab, Kağıt Kebab and Antakya Döner Kebab. You can rent a car in Hatay Serinyol and discover the unique tastes of Antakya.
Where is Arsuz? / How To Get To Arsuz?
Arsuz is located 87 kilometers from the center of Hatay. If you are wondering how to get to Arsuz, you can rent a car at Hatay Airport and have a comfortable transportation to Arsuz.
How far is it from İstanbul to Arsuz? The distance between the two cities is 1,101 kilometers. You can rent a car in İstanbul and reach Arsuz in 11 hours and 52 minutes via O-4 and D750/E90.
How far is it from Ankara to Arsuz? The distance between the two cities is 653 kilometers. You can rent a car in Ankara and reach Arsuz in 7 hours and 18 minutes.
How far is it from Mersin to Arsuz? The distance between the two cities is 408 kilometers. You can rent a car in Mersin and reach Arsuz in 5 hours and 44 minutes via Adana-Erdemli Highway/O-51.
Arsuz Hotels / Arsuz Hostels / Arsuz Aparts
There are many options for accommodation in Arsuz. If you want to stay in one of the most beautiful hotels in Arsuz, you don’t have to worry about it. We have searched and listed the most preferred hotels for you.
- Arsuz Gümüş Hotel
- Arsuz İssos Hotel
- Hotel Anemon Iskenderun
- La Perla Premium Hotel
- Grand Akçalı
- Odin Boutique Hotel
- Hotel The Anilife
While in Hatay…
You can visit Titus Tunnel and Beşikli Cave and try the 3 Famous Tastes of Antakya Cuisine, Kunefe, Kağıt Kebab (lambkebab in curl paper) and Ekşi Aşı Soup. You can also visit the natural beauties of Antakya such as Reyhanlı Hamamat Thermal Springs, Vakıflı Village, Harbiye Waterfall, Asi River, Hıdırbey Musa Tree.
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