The slopes of the Taurus Mountains clad in swathes of pine trees sweep down to the sparkling clear sea, forming an incredible coastline of rocky headlands and long sandy beaches. The region, bathed in sunshine for 300 days of the year, is a paradise for sunbathing, swimming and sporting activities like windsurfing, water-skiing, sailing and mountain climbing. Important historical sites and attractive towns dotted with exotic palm trees are surrounded by huge pine forests, olive and citrus groves as well as avocado and banana plantations.