Places to visit near

Erdemli

Erdemli is a town in Erdemli district, Mersin, Turkey of about 46,570 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 74 forts & heritage, 11 caves and 13 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Akkale, Dağlı Castle and Kanlıdivane.

36.6050° N, 34.3084° EPop. 46,570

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see61
Notable212
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Erdemli

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:33 pm

82 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 Erdemli
  2. Akkaleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Elaiussa Sebasteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kanlıdivaneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sömek Athena Rölyefiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Dağlı Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Erdemli
Today’s loopErdemliStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Erdemli?

Akkale (heritage site, about 14 km), Dağlı Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Kanlıdivane (heritage site, about 18 km), Canakci Rock Tombs (heritage site, about 19 km), Elvanlı Karacaoğlan Şelalesi (waterfall, about 1 km), Erdemli Marina (attraction, about 2 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 11 caves, 13 mosques & dargahs, 12 waterfalls, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Erdemli?

Yapısıgüzel, about 6 km by road; Limonlu Castle (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Erdemli?

Yapılı Cave, about 9 km by road; Kuş (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Erdemli?

Start in Erdemli, visit Akkale, then Elaiussa Sebaste, then Kanlıdivane, then Sömek Athena Rölyefi, then Dağlı Castle, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.