What to Buy in Mersin

Mersin is one of Turkey's famous citrus production centers, particularly known for its oranges, lemons, and other citrus products. In addition, you can find handwoven carpets, traditional handicrafts, and local delicacies in the city. Here are some items you can buy in Mersin:

Citrus Products: Mersin specializes in the production of oranges, lemons, mandarins, and other citrus fruits. Therefore, you can find fresh citrus products in Mersin, including lemonade, orange juice, jams, and citrus teas.

Handicraft Products: Mersin is rich in local handicrafts. You can find handwoven carpets, kilims, sculptures, ceramics, glassware, and many other handcrafted items in the markets or stores in different regions of the city.

Mersin Şalgam: Şalgam, a famous drink of Mersin, is sold in the form of turnip juice, pickles, and preserves. It is made using carrots, beets, salt, and various spices.

Spices: Mersin is a city rich in spices. You can find various spices and spice blends sold in the city's spice shops. Particularly, sumac, isot, oregano, cumin, mint, and saffron are unique to Mersin.

Mersin Walnuts: Mersin walnuts are a variety with a thin shell, sweet, firm, and nutritious. You can find fresh Mersin walnuts in the markets of the city.

Chestnut Sugar: Chestnut sugar production is quite common in Mersin. This delicious sweet is made using chestnut syrup, sugar, and hazelnuts.

Local Delicacies: Mersin offers many dishes that are unique to traditional Turkish cuisine. You can enjoy flavors like Adana kebab, tantuni, cezerye, kerebiç, and humus in restaurants or from street vendors in Mersin.

For accommodation recommendations, you can visit our Mersin Hotels page.