Imerhev lies to the north of the point where the Artvin- avsat road crosses the Berta River. In the galleries which go plunge to a depth of 550m below the surface accessible only by a giant animalistic elevator, there reigns a damp and gloomy darkness. In these mining tunnels where water drips from the ceiling in places, the ventilation systems that eliminate the danger of fire and dampen explosions are so powerful that you can catch a hint of cucumber from the miners' table 100m down. An important commercial port from antiquity, Anamur takes its name from nearby Anemurion, although it is perhaps better remembered for Mamure Kalesi. First known for groundnuts, then bananas, Anamur awaits protection for the sand dunes where Carettas lay their eggs and their flora.
Geographical names have different associations for different people.
To the west of the Kapidagi Peninsula on the shore of the bay bearing its name sits Erdek, a holiday center. Zeytinli Island, the harbor, its ancient city Kyzikos known until the '50s as Belkis, disappearing olive groves and fish.