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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Adana141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Mersin79 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Tarsus104 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Nicosia144 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Karaman110 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ereğli127 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Stróvolos147 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Anamur104 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Mut53 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Erdemli42 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Famagusta139 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Bozyazı92 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Kyrenia128 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Aglantziá144 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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The best day trips from Silifke

  1. 1

    Adana, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Silifke4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Taș Köprü.

    Also nearby: Kireçocağı.

  2. 2

    Mersin, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-east of Silifke3 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Tarsus, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Silifke3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Nicosia, Cyprus

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Silifke4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Karaman, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Silifke3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ereğli, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north of Silifke4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Stróvolos, Cyprus

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Silifke4 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Anamur, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Silifke3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Mut, Turkey

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Silifke2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Erdemli, Turkey

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Silifke1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Famagusta, Cyprus

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south of Silifke4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Bozyazı, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km west of Silifke2 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Kyrenia, Cyprus

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-west of Silifke4 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Aglantziá, Cyprus

    Long day or overnight
    About 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.

  1. 07:30Leave Silifke
  2. 09:40Arrive in Adana (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Taș Köprü
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Adana
  6. 15:40Head back to Silifke
  7. 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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