Day Trips · Osmaniye, Osmaniye

İskenderun Seafront Day Trip

Distance90 km south of Osmaniye
Travel time1.5 hours by bus; 1 hour 20 minutes by car
TransportBus from Osmaniye otogar (₺80–120/~$1.74–2.61; 1.5 hours; frequent daily service). Car on D817 south via Toprakkale (90 km; ~1 hour 20 min).
Rating★ 4.0
Best seasonApril–October (Mediterranean sea swimming from June–September)

By Elena Kovač Updated 2026-05-21 Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

The nearest coastal city to Osmaniye — a Mediterranean port with a historic seafront, fresh seafood restaurants, and access to the Arsuz (Uluçınar) beaches. Best for those wanting to see the sea on a short detour from Osmaniye.

How to get there

Bus from Osmaniye otogar (₺80–120/~$1.74–2.61; 1.5 hours; frequent daily)
Car on D817 south via Toprakkale (~1 hr 20 min)

Location

İskenderun Sahil Caddesi, İskenderun, Hatay (90 km south of Osmaniye)

36.5868, 36.1704 View on map

Highlights

İskenderun harbour promenade (Sahil Caddesi)
Fresh fish restaurants on the seafront (balık lokantaları)
Arsuz beach (Uluçınar, 25 km south of İskenderun; dolmuş from İskenderun bus station)
Views of the Gulf of İskenderun