Middle Taurus

South of Larende, the central Taurus rises between the Anatolian plateau and the Mediterranean coast. Limestone forms much of this rugged mountain country, where water has cut gorges and caves into the rock. The Ermenek plateau is part of this extensive karst landscape, drained by streams that run toward the Göksu. Forests of pine, cedar, fir and juniper cover parts of the mountains, giving way to high grassland above the trees.