Date 08th of December 2020
In the morning we had a breakfast together the family of the hotel. At lunchtime we left Anatolia and drove back to the Turkish Mediterranean region. Here we looked for a place to stay overnight on the coast. We found a place to stay overnight right on the beach near Yumurtalık. We stood at a closed campground and has a own beach-lounge in front of our door.
In the evening we had a wonderful dinner at our beach-lounge and enjoyed the sunset.
Distance 116 km
Bahçe Park Otel -> Osmaniye -> Adana Zeytinbeli Plajı
Distance: 116 km
Date 09th of December 2020
For the third time we had to bypass the mega metropolises of Adana and Mersin. Before the daily road trip began, we enjoyed the sun and warm weather at Adana Zeytinbeli Beach. The start of this road trip let us through the rural landscape in the south of Adana. Then we took the highway to avoid the megacities of Adana and Mersin.
In the evening we took the Campsite Akçakıl for the third time.
Distance 237 km
Adana Zeytinbeli Plajı -> Haylazlı -> Akpınar -> Taşucu -> Campsite Akçakıl
Distance: 237 km
Date 10th of December 2020
After yesterday's long journey, we took a break at Akçakıl campsite respectively Akçakıl Bay. We spent the whole day on the beach. The highlight of the day for Lotta was a warm bath in a bathtub on the beach.
In the evening we were visited by a school of flatfish.
Date 11th of December 2020
Today we started our journey along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. The road let us along the cliffs with sometimes fantastic views over the sea. On the way back to the coast we crossed the Aydıncık forest. Nearby Anamur we took a campground for the night.
The whole afternoon we spend at the beach and Finn as well as Luna took a bath in the sea. In the evening we enjoyed the view above the sea and the legacy crusader castle.
Distance 121 km
Campsite Akçakıl -> Yanışlı -> Aydıncık -> Yenikaş -> Anamur -> Mamure Kalesi
Distance: 121 km
12th of December 2020 Anamur (Mamure Kalesi)
Yesterday we were able to swim in the sea, but today the weather was cloudy and the day started with low temperatures. However we had a our legacy crusader castle. The visit of the castle was great because we were alone and we were able to discover every nook and cranny without museum attendant.
In the afternoon the weather was better and enabled us to get a wonderful sunset.
Date 13th of December 2020
In the morning we enjoyed the sound of the sea and the pleasant temperature. At lunchtime we continued along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Halfway there we stopped for lunch in a simple restaurant with local specialties. Janick ate so much that he slept the rest of the day.
In the evening we had overnighted at an official campsite of the town İncekum.
Distance 158 km
Mamure Kalesi -> Anamur -> Çamlıpınaralanı -> Zeytinada -> Güneyköy, Gazipaşa -> İncekum Nature Park
Distance: 158 km