Place to visit
Tarsus Doğa Park, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Tarsus Doğa Park is a visitor attraction in Turkey (Mersin). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Turkey · Tarsus Doğa Park, Mersin
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 364 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-15:00
- Price
- 60 TL
- Run by
- T.C. Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 36.95996, 34.89426
What it is and where
Tarsus Doğa Park is a visitor attraction in Turkey (Mersin).
It is in Mersin, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 30 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.95996, 34.89426; the nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 364 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- T.C. Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tarsus Doğa Park is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:31
- JulPossible14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Tarsus Doğa Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ancient road in TarsusAncient Roman road in Tarsus, modern-day Turkey4.7 km
- Tarsus Old MosqueMosque converted from a church4.7 km
- Tarsus MuseumMuseum in Tarsus District4.8 km
- Tarsus Yeni HamamHot spring bath4.9 km
- Grand Mosque of TarsusMosque in Turkey4.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: With kids
- Düden Waterfalls: group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya, Turkey
- Miniatürk: miniature park in Istanbul, Turkey
- Istanbul Aquarium: aquarium in Istanbul, Turkey
- Gökgöl Cave: cave in Turkey
- Vialand: theme park in Istanbul, Turkey
- Eskişehir Zoo: zoo in Eskişehir, Turkey
Every Turkey place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tarsus Doğa Park?
It is a visitor attraction in Turkey.
When is the best time to visit Tarsus Doğa Park?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Tarsus Doğa Park?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 364 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ancient road in Tarsus, Tarsus Old Mosque, Tarsus Museum. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
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