Mediterranean Region - Taste of Citrus, Spices and Taurus Mountains

Promotion of the Region

The Mediterranean Region, with its geography stretching from the foothills of the Taurus Mountains to the shores of the azure sea, is a rich mosaic of nature and culture. Ancient cities, ports, and trade routes have served as a melting pot of civilizations throughout history. With its temperate climate, citrus groves, highland culture, and diverse spices, Mediterranean cuisine is both healthy and vibrant.

Gastronomy Heritage

• Dishes: Antalya piyazı, tantuni (Mersin), kerebiç dessert, stuffed zucchini flowers, highland yoghurt soup.
• Geographically Indicated Products: Finike orange, Anamur banana, Mut apricot, Adana kebab.
• Culinary Traditions: Dairy products developed with the migrations from the plateaus, citrus culture, and cuisine enriched with spices.

Educational Contribution

• History: Trade and urban culture extending from Roman and Byzantine to Ottoman.
• Geography: Mediterranean climate, citrus cultivation, plateaus.
• Gastronomy: Culture of citrus fruits, spices, meat and seafood.
• Culture-Art: Aspendos theatre, Seljuk and Ottoman traces.

Local Producers & Workshops

• Finike Orange Garden – Harvest and tasting activity for students.
• Mersin Tantuni Workshop – Tantuni making and local spice promotion.
• Anamur Banana Garden – Field experience in banana cultivation.
• Adana Kebab Demonstration – Observation of the kebab making process from the masters.