Why should I add Mersin to my best Turkish investment locations list?

Mersin is a large province on the Mediterranean coast and it has not become known by foreign investors yet. Yes, there are Russian families settled here however that is because of the Akkuyu Energy Plant, however most of the tourists coming to Mersin for Summer are from Ankara, Konya, Adana, Hatay and Gaziantep. We genuinely believe Mersin deserves a place on your Best Turkish Investment Locations list. So, let us see why.

Demography of Mersin

Mersin is one of Turkey’s fast growing cities. The main reasons are its location on the Mediterranean Sea, its fertile lands and its being a logistic hub. Mersin International Port (MIP) creates synergy around it industrially and in terms of sea transportation and hauling by the D-400 to all over Turkey, Asia and Europe.

Mersin’s population has increased regularly from 1.595.000 in 2007 to 1.960.000 in 2024. This means newly zoned areas and new residential projects for migrants and local growths. Our advice to foreign investors is ‘To buy like a Turk, and win like a Turk.’. At Mare Investment our changes do not vary for foreign buyers and sellers.

The almost 400.000 population growth over 18 years has a message for you. Turkey does not consist of just Istanbul! This is one of the most important reasons for you to add Mersin to your best Turkish investment locations list.

What are best Turkish investment locations’ features?

Tourist move with history and natural beauty. Mersin falls in line with both of these specifications. Ancient ruins, intact castles, churches, mosques, bridges etc. All exist in Mersin and spread along the coast in balance. Along its approximately 300 km coast, settlements are about 30-50 kilometres apart. This will allow you to choose your best Turkish investment location depending on what you would like to buy.

For example if you would like to invest in land overlooking the sea to build a holiday home, Silifke is better than Erdemli. However, if you are after 1+1 or 2+1 apartments and like to be around people Erdemli has plenty to choose from sea view apartments.

If you would like to invest in an area with potential to develop, Silifke’s Narlıkuyu area is the best place to consider.

For agricultural investment Anamur is best for greenhouses, Gulnar and Mut are better for larger plots at lower prices.

To relocate best locations are Mezitli and Yenisehir

In Mersin, apartments are larger and usually, there are just two flats on each floor. Not because having neighbours is bad, however having 2 units on each floor is far better than having 6-8 units on each floor like in Istanbul.

Average apartment size is 160 sqm and most apartments have minimum 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and usually a dining room together with a separate kitchen.

We offer you a full lifestyle service so please do not hesitate to contact us to talk about your lifestyle and investment plans.