Gilindire Cave

Located near Aydıncık, Gilindire Cave is one of Mersin’s most remarkable natural formations, featuring extensive dripstone formations and an underground lake at the end of the cave. The interior landscape, shaped by stalactites, stalagmites and columns, can be explored along a controlled walking route.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Gilindire Cave?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01Underground lake

02Abundant dripstone formations

03Opportunity to visit together with the Aydıncık coastal route

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereIt can be reached from the area around Aydıncık district by road and via a marked route.

◎Route TypeCave and Nature Tourism · Cave

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LocationAydıncık / Mersin

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Gilindire Cave with Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle) / Heaven and Hell Sinkholes in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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