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EREGLI
Alapli is an ideal place for water sports, especially
sailing and surfing. Long sandy beaches stretch both
east and west on both sides of the town. Eregli, whose
ancient name was Heraklea ad Pontus, stands on a hill
adjacent to a Byzantine castle. In the spring the
aroma of strawberries, some of the sweetest grown in
Turkey, fills the air, making a visit a mouthwatering
experience. Eregli derives its name from the
mythological demi-god, Hercules, who, in the 11th
century caught the three-headed dog, Cerberus,
guardian of the gates of hell. According to Xenophon,
Cerberus resided in the cave. Cehennemagzi (Entrance
to Hell), outside of Eregli near Kavakderesi.
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