The bus station provides connections with all major cities of Turkey. From here we will also get to Syria (Aleppo). (Details on the most important connections can be found in the table on the next page). We can get to the terminal by dolmus (0,2 USD) extending from under the linen monument standing in a small park at Ataturk Cad., near the intersection with linen Cad. City buses, and also dolmus departures to otogar also from the stop at Ozler Cad., near the characteristic Hotel Koza. Several major bus companies have offices at the Ziyapa-5a Bulv junction. from Turhan Cemal Beriker Bulv., under the bridge. It is also here that dolmus buses to Tarsus and Mersin depart (prices are given in the table).

The train station offers connections mainly to Istanbul (I am Anadolu Mavi, departure daily, ok. 10 USD, 19 time.; Toros Exp., going from Istanbul to Gaziantep (and conversely), he also stops in Adana, three times a week) and with Ankara (Cukurova Blue, daily, 8 USD, 12,5 time.). Firat Exp. (daily, 5,5 USD, 11,5 time.) commutes to Elazig, of Erciyes Exp. (daily, 4,5 USD, 8 time.) do Kayse-ri. Of course, all trains stop in places along the way. From Adana, we will also reach Konya by rail or, for example,. malatyi. A good and very frequent combination (every half hour or so) with Mersin (by Tars) it is a strong competition for dolmus, therefore the dolmus fare was lowered to the price of the train ticket (Myrtle -1 USD, Tars – 0,75 USD). Travel both by train, and dolmuszem lasts more or less the same (Myrtle -1 time., Tars-30 min).

Adana kebab

You cannot leave Adana without tasting the local specialty – Adana kebab, which we already know from other Turkish cities, this dish is widespread throughout Turkey. The minced lamb meat is stuck on a flat spit and fried over the fire. The meat is served on an oval plate, next to a specially seasoned one, flat bread and fresh vegetable salads with lots of onions and parsley. In addition, the waiters serve lemon, season the dish with its juice.

Accommodation

Adana's accommodation base is quite well developed. Hotels of all price categories operate here. Almost all of them are concentrated in the very center, which is a plus in so far, if we really want to stop here to visit the city.

Gastronomy

There are plenty of dining options in Adana, and it's both cheap locant, and better restaurants. Many locals are located in the street parallel to Inonu Cad., north of her. We can eat a good borek at the premises at Ózler Cad. not far from the Ak Palas hotel, where the portion costs 0,7 USD, and we can drink fresh ayran too 0,2 USD.

Bathhouses

Of course, in such a large city you can find many bathhouses, but only two deserve attention. The first is located near the clock tower at Alimunif Cad. Carsi Hamami Bath (built in 1945 r,), the old man leads to, historic portal. A bath costs money here 2,5 USD, washing (pouch) – 1,5 USD, and massage – 0,7 USD. Both men can take baths throughout the day, and women. Second bath, historic Mestan Hamami (17th century ), is closer to the center, by 5 January Square. A bath costs the same here, what in the Carsi bathhouse, but washing is more expensive – 2,5 USD. The bathhouse is intended only for men.

Informant

The tourist information office is located at Ataturk Cad. 11, south of the large roundabout – Ataturk intersection Cad. z Turhan Cemal Beriker Buk, on the right side of the street. We get a map of Adana and a brochure with information about the city and the region. Attentive staff will also help us in many matters, he'll even call the train station, to find out about the train timetable for us.