Mezitli, on the western side of Mersin, is a coastal district of apartment blocks and residential complexes, popular with local families as well as foreign residents and retirees. Many people here enjoy the sea and the mild winters, but look for a way to escape the humid summer heat. A caravan in Mezitli, or a mobile tiny house on a plot in the hills, is often the simplest answer.
Why a caravan suits apartment living
If you do not own land, a permanent holiday home means buying a plot, checking zoning and arranging utilities. A towable caravan skips most of that. You can head to the cool Fındıkpınarı highlands north of Mezitli in summer, explore the coast in spring and autumn, and use it as a guest room in between.
Parking and storage come first
Before you buy, decide where the caravan will stay when you are not using it. Residential complexes often have car parks with height limits, tight bays or management rules that exclude caravans, and long-term street parking can be a problem. Options include paid open storage around the city or the garden of a friend or relative in the villages. We size the caravan's length and height to your parking spot before production.
Sea air and summer heat
A caravan parked near the sea is exposed to salty air, so we use galvanised chassis parts and corrosion-resistant paint, and recommend regular washing. For hot, humid summers, a light-coloured exterior, roof insulation, roof vents and good kitchen and bathroom extraction help keep the interior comfortable and limit condensation.
Heading up to the highlands
The road north climbs quickly from the coast into pine forest. For highland trips we recommend well-insulated walls and ceiling, double-glazed windows, a weight that matches your towing vehicle, reliable brakes for steep winding roads, and solar power with fresh and grey water tanks for off-grid stays.
Caravan or mobile tiny house?
- No land, frequent travel: towable caravan.
- A plot in the hills, moved a few times a year: mobile tiny house with more living space.
- Zoned plot, permanent living: fixed tiny house or prefab house.
Learn more on our what is a tiny house page or the Mersin tiny house page.
Built nearby in Silifke
Our workshop in Ulugöz, Silifke, is roughly 70 km from Mezitli along the coast. You can collect your caravan from us or we can deliver it. Long-term stationary use of a caravan on a plot may be subject to municipal rules, so please check with the municipality.
Get a free quote
Call us on +90 542 791 00 00 or message us on WhatsApp (+90 540 745 44 44), or use our quote form. We reply within 3 working days.
