The Titus Tunnel: Roman Engineering Carved into the Mountain
A 1,380-metre water tunnel cut entirely by hand under emperors Vespasian and Titus — just minutes from our hotel on the Çevlik coast.
Hatay joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for gastronomy in 2017. In this city where cultures have shared the same streets for centuries, the kitchen became a common language: Arab, Turkish, Armenian and Levantine flavours meet on a single table.
What to Try
- Künefe: Antakya's icon — shredded pastry with unsalted cheese, baked over coals and soaked in syrup.
- Tepsi kebabı: Finely minced meat with pepper and garlic, baked on a tray.
- Za'atar salad: A fresh thyme-shoot salad unique to the region.
- Sürk: A spiced cone-shaped cheese, star of the breakfast table.
- Oruk: Hatay's take on stuffed bulgur köfte.
- Haytalı: A traditional dessert of ice cream, milk pudding and rose syrup.
Where to Eat
In Antakya, the historic restaurants around the Long Bazaar are the classic route. On the Samandağ side, try the fish restaurants of Çevlik and don't miss the local pomegranate molasses and olive-oil dishes.
Truva Life tip: Our chefs can add regional dishes like tepsi kebabı, oruk and künefe to your wedding menu — ask during your tasting.
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