Malatya is located in the south of Anatolia. The city itself is not of particular interest, but it is a good starting point for a trip to Nemrut Dagi a sight not to be missed!
Malatya is also the prime contractor apricot country - in fact most of the Turkish apricots come from the region. You can fly from Ankara Malatya.
Actually, the city has a very rich historical past, there are many ruins to visit (if your in this kind of thing).
It is a really cool museum, which is free.
There are several annual festivals not to be missed, as the Kaysi Festivali (the Apricot Festival) with famous live acts from all over Turkey.
