Anamur district
A Mediterranean coastal town in Mersin Province, Anamur sits at Anatolia's southernmost point, where a beach strip and a seafront castle meet the foothills of the Cilician Mountains. The town is known for its bananas and peanuts, and the nearby ancient city of Anemurium — whose Greek name means "windy cape" — stands close to the headland. Anamur marks the western edge of Mersin Province, bordering Antalya Province.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population57,128
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
Anamur district: quick answers
Where is Anamur district?
Anamur district is in Mersin, Türkiye, about 91 km57 miles in a straight line from Alanya.
How do you get to Anamur district?
The nearest airport is Gazipaşa (GZP), about 1 hr 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Anamur district?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 10°C50°F. The wettest month is December, with about 133 mm5.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Anamur district?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 5 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Anamur district?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Gazipaşa, Bozyazı district and Aydıncık.