Ermenek, MersinErmenek CastleErmenek DamDometiopolisKayaönü MaağarasıAsar DağıSümbüllü Dağı
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Ermenek

Ermenek is a town in Ermenek district, Mersin, Turkey of about 16,986 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 14 caves. The must-see places are Ermenek Castle, Ermenek Dam and Dometiopolis.

36.6404° N, 32.8918° EPop. 16,986

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see32
Notable234
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ermenek Castle

Mosque or dargah · 1 km

Ermenek Dam, dam near Ermenek
Must-see

Ermenek Dam

Dam · 13 km

Must-see

Dometiopolis

Heritage site · 22 km

Places near Ermenek by type

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One day from Ermenek

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

98 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 Ermenek
  2. Ermenek Damdam · 45 min
  3. Kayaönü Maağarasıcave · 1 hrs
  4. Sümbüllü Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Dometiopolisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Asar Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ermenek
Today’s loopErmenekStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ermenek?

Ermenek Castle (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Ermenek Dam (dam, about 13 km), Grand Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Sipas Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Sipas Cami (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Firan Kalesi (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 14 caves, 5 mosques & dargahs, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ermenek?

Asar Dağı, about 16 km by road; Sümbüllü Dağı (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ermenek?

Firan Kalesi, about 1 km by road; Karaman Bey Türbesi (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ermenek?

Start in Ermenek, visit Ermenek Dam, then Kayaönü Maağarası, then Sümbüllü Dağı, then Dometiopolis, then Asar Dağı, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.