Erdemli

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Erdemli is a city and district in Mersin Province, Türkiye. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, 45 kilometers southwest of Mersin.

History and origin of the name

The history of Erdemli goes back more than 2500 years. The city was founded in ancient times under the name Tarsousos. In the 11th century it was conquered by the Seljuk Turks and renamed Erdemli.

The origin of the name Erdemli is not completely clear. There are several versions. According to one of them, the name comes from the Turkish word “erdem”, which means “virtue”. According to another version, the name comes from the Greek word “tarsos”, which means “reed”.

Legends and myths

There are many legends and myths about the city of Erdemli. One of the legends tells that once upon a time a tribe of Phrygians lived in these places. They worshiped the fertility goddess Cybele. One day Cybele descended from Olympus and settled in a cave near Erdemli. She was so beautiful that her beauty attracted the attention of the god Zeus. Zeus turned into a bull and tried to kidnap Cybele, but she managed to hide in a cave. Zeus pursued her, but the cave was closed, and Zeus was unable to get inside. In a rage, Zeus hit the rock with his horn, and water flowed out of it. This water is considered sacred and has healing properties.

Another legend tells that a rich merchant named Erdem lived in Erdemli. He was a very kind and generous person. One day he met a poor old man who asked him for help. Erdem gave the old man all his money. The old man turned out to be a wizard, and he rewarded Erdem for his kindness. He turned Erdem into a rich city, which was called Erdemli.

Sea and beach

Erdemli is a resort town with beautiful beaches. Erdemli's coastline stretches for 100 kilometers. The beaches here are sandy, with fine sand. The sea in Erdemli is clean and transparent.

Real estate

In Erdemli you can purchase real estate both on the secondary market and from the developer. Real estate prices in Erdemli are lower than in other resort towns in Turkey.

Erdemli offers various types of real estate: apartments, villas, houses, townhouses. Apartments in Erdemli can be purchased both in the city center and in the suburbs. Villas and houses in Erdemli are located mainly in the suburbs. Townhouses in Erdemli are located in residential complexes.

Infrastructure

Erdemli has developed infrastructure. The city has everything you need for a comfortable stay: shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, kindergartens, schools, hospitals, medical centers, sports complexes.

Erdemli has several entertainment centers, including a water park, an amusement park, a cinema, and a bowling club.

Interesting Facts

  • Citrus fruits, grapes, figs, dates and other fruits and vegetables are grown in Erdemli.
  • A sunflower festival is held annually in Erdemli.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

  • Beautiful beaches
  • Clean sea
  • Developed infrastructure
  • Low real estate prices

Flaws:

  • Lack of entertainment for young people
  • Poor transport system

Prospects

Erdemli is a developing resort town with great potential. Erdemli's popularity among tourists is expected to increase in the coming years. This is due to the opening of the new Çukurova international airport, which is located 50 kilometers from Erdemli.

Adviсe

If you are planning to purchase property in Erdemli, pay attention to the following points:

  • Choose real estate in an area with developed infrastructure.
  • Make sure the property is in good condition.
  • Ask the seller for real estate documents.

If you want to get advice on buying real estate in Erdemli, contact the EXEN real estate agency. We will be happy to help you find a property that will suit your needs and budget.

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