The fine sand beach
at Samandag, 27 km west of Antakya on the Mediterranean, is broad and
enticing until you notice the abundant litter on
it, much of it washed up by wind and
waves from other locales.
Visitors come to Samandag (sah-MAHN-dah)
to walk
on the beach, perhaps to swim, and
to sit in beachfront restaurants and
cafes to enjoy the view, the cool breeze,
and restful atmosphere.
The prime archeological attraction
of the area is the Titus
Tunnel, a
Roman engineering marvel. More...
