People from the Çukurova retreat up here in the summer to escape the heat on the plain, although it's too high up for a day trip.

These high mountains are a popular area for climbing, usually accessed from the north through the town of Niğde.

The town of Aladağ sits on their southern side, accessed by road up from Adana.

Approximately 9 kilometers from the settlement of Karsantı / Aladağ is Meydan Kalesi, an impressive castle and chapel constructed during the period of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.

This fortress has three baileys, an array of rounded towers, and a ceremonial hall whose decorations included carved capitals.