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Gülnar

Gülnar is a town in Gülnar district, Mersin, Turkey of about 12,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 24 caves and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Meydancık Castle, Dörtayak and Gilindire Cave.

36.3415° N, 33.3992° EPop. 12,385

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see50
Notable224
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gülnar

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

86 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 Gülnar
  2. Geven Dağıviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Gilindire Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Dörtayakheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Menekşe Mağarasıcave · 1 hrs
  6. Meydancık Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gülnar
Today’s loopGülnarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gülnar?

Meydancık Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Dörtayak (heritage site, about 28 km), Gilindire Cave (cave, about 29 km), Menekşe Mağarası (cave, about 9 km), Geven Dağı (viewpoint, about 9 km), Direkli (cave, about 10 km).

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

80 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 24 caves, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 mosques & dargahs, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Gülnar?

Meydancık Castle, about 5 km by road; Meydancık Kalesi (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Gülnar?

Menekşe Mağarası, about 9 km by road; Direkli (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gülnar?

Start in Gülnar, visit Geven Dağı, then Gilindire Cave, then Dörtayak, then Menekşe Mağarası, then Meydancık Castle, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.