The 14 Best Day Trips from Silifke
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Silifke, Turkey, led by Adana, Mersin, Tarsus. The closest is Erdemli, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Silifke at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adana | 141 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Mersin | 79 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Tarsus | 104 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Nicosia | 144 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Karaman | 110 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Ereğli | 127 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Stróvolos | 147 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Anamur | 104 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Mut | 53 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Erdemli | 42 km NE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Famagusta | 139 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Bozyazı | 92 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Kyrenia | 128 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Aglantziá | 144 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Silifke
- 1
Adana, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Silifke4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Taș Köprü.
Also nearby: Kireçocağı.
- 2
Mersin, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-east of Silifke3 hr round trip - 3
Tarsus, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Silifke3 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Nicosia, Cyprus
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Silifke4 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Karaman, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Silifke3 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Ereğli, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north of Silifke4 hr round trip - 7
Stróvolos, Cyprus
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Silifke4 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Anamur, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Silifke3 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Mut, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Silifke2 hr round trip - 10
Erdemli, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km north-east of Silifke1 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Famagusta, Cyprus
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south of Silifke4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Bozyazı, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km west of Silifke2 hr 50 min round trip - 13
Kyrenia, Cyprus
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km south-west of Silifke4 hr round trip - 14
Aglantziá, Cyprus
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Silifke4 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Silifke to Adana
A realistic pace for Adana, 141 km from Silifke. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Silifke
- 09:40Arrive in Adana (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55Taș Köprü
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Adana
- 15:40Head back to Silifke
- 17:50Home in Silifke
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Silifke?
- The best day trips from Silifke are Adana, Mersin, Tarsus, Nicosia, Karaman. The closest is Erdemli, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Silifke?
- Erdemli is the closest, 42 km north-east of Silifke, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Silifke?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Silifke: Erdemli (50 min), Mut (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Silifke for a day out?
- Adana is the largest city in day-trip range, 141 km north-east of Silifke and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Silifke?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Stróvolos at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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