Tourists visit the ancient city of Side, a town of Antalya, Türkiye, on April 2, 2023.(Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

ANKARA, April 9  -- Türkiye's Mediterranean coast is expected to see a large number of tourists flowing in this summer despite the devastating earthquakes in February, industry professionals said.

As temperatures rise, "Turkish Riviera," the southern part of the country famed for its Turquoise coast and ancient heritage sites, is entering the start of its peak tourism season.

Sector representatives reported a decline in reservations following the deadly Feb. 6 earthquakes in the southeastern parts of Türkiye, but things soon returned to normal, they said.