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District and municipality in Mersin, Turkey
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Silifke is a city in the Cilician Mountains of Turkey, though only 15 km from the Mediterranean coast. It has a few antiquities and a wetland bird reserve, but for most visitors it's simply a stop-over touring the coast or heading for the ferry to Northern Cyprus. In 2022 Silifke and its associated villages had a population of 133,000.
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Small but interesting display of local antiquities.
Clean and convenient.
Simple and elderly but comfy, your best choice downtown.
By plane: The nearest airport is Çukurova (COV) 110 km east, with frequent flights from Istanbul (both IST and SAW), Ankara and Izmir. It replaced Adana in 2024.
Read in the guideSilifke's main sights and accommodation are within walking range. You need wheels for the delta and up the river valley.
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