Aydıncık
This small Mediterranean coastal town in Mersin Province, Türkiye, Aydıncık sits along a largely unspoilt stretch of coastline that includes sandy beaches and a little headland called Sancak Burnu. Known historically as Kelenderis — and in Armenian as Gilindire — the town lies well off the main tourist corridor between Mersin and Antalya, making it a destination for those seeking a quieter section of the Turkish Mediterranean.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population8,385
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Aydıncık: quick answers
Where is Aydıncık?
Aydıncık is in Mersin, Türkiye, about 116 km72 miles in a straight line from Karaman.
How do you get to Aydıncık?
The nearest airport is Gazipaşa (GZP), about 2 hr 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Aydıncık?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is December, with about 137 mm5.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Aydıncık?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Aydıncık?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bozyazı district and Anamur district.