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The city is branded with its cuisine. It is for sure that you will continue telling the tastes of the city for years. Visiting Hatay will be the most unforgettable gastronomy tour you can ever image.
One of the earliest settlements of humans on earth… History at Hatay dates back to 100.000 BC. Hittite, Urartian, Assyria, Persian, Macedonian, Roman and Byzantine are among the civilizations that lived in the region. During your stay in Hatay you will experience an enriched culture fed by many different civilizations throughout history and lately by Turkish and Arabic traditions, language and cuisine.
Three major religions are being represented in indulgence in the city. Hatay has been chosen as “The city of peace” by UNESCO depending on this situation.
As the most southern edge of the country, Hatay is one of the most beautiful cities on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. With its mild climate, it is better to visit the city during spring or autumn. Still, in case you prefer swimming and relaxing on beach during your stay, Hatay is one of the destinations to choose among in Turkey during the summer season.
Hatay should at least be visited experience the legendary cuisine of the city. Even an excursion only focused on gastronomy of the city will take at least 3 days. The different and original dishes and the taste you experience at Hatay may lead you to visit this relaxed city more than one time.
Arriving Hatay;
To reach Hatay, you should first arrive at one of the three metropoles of Turkey. There are direct domestic flights from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir to Hatay and one-way flight takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from each mentioned city.
Hatay Airport – Hatay city center: 9 km – approximately 20 minutes driving distance
ODS Recommends;
Visiting the “Harbiye” district of the city to enjoy the waterfalls for a leisure day.