Places to visit near

Akdere

Akdere is a town in Silifke district, Mersin, Turkey of about 1,720 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 14 caves and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Eğribük Koyu, Boğsak Adası and Aphrodisias of Cilicia.

36.2408° N, 33.7504° EPop. 1,720

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see44
Notable180
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Akdere

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Akdere
  2. Aphrodisias of Ciliciaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pityussaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Eğribük Koyubeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Taşucu Aslan Eyce Amfora Müzesimuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Saint Theklachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Akdere
Today’s loopAkdereStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akdere?

Eğribük Koyu (beach, about 7 km), Boğsak Adası (river spot, about 9 km), Aphrodisias of Cilicia (heritage site, about 13 km), Taşucu Aslan Eyce Amfora Müzesi (museum, about 18 km), Tokmar Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Saint Thekla (church, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akdere?

82 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 14 caves, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 mosques & dargahs, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Akdere?

Tokmar Castle, about 3 km by road; Pityussa (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Akdere?

Kızılin Tepe, about 25 km by road; Karain (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akdere?

Start in Akdere, visit Aphrodisias of Cilicia, then Pityussa, then Eğribük Koyu, then Taşucu Aslan Eyce Amfora Müzesi, then Saint Thekla, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.