The park lies east of the Aydıncık district, about two kilometres from the district centre and about 170 from Mersin. It stands on the eastern side of Aydıncık bay, looking towards the Aydıncık islands and the town, with the Gilindire cave to its east. It covers 23.7 hectares.

The natural vegetation is made up of Calabrian pine, myrtle, kermes oak, bay and spiny broom.

The fauna around the park includes the Mediterranean gull, the Mediterranean monk seal and various small reptiles.

Designated
11.07.2011Checked: September 13, 2026

Entry fee

Mediterranean group 2 · category 2 · Per person
55 ₺Checked: September 13, 2026

When to go

Climate
Across Mersin as a whole, monthly mean temperatures run from 10.4 °C in January to 28.5 °C in August; the mean stays between 15 and 25 °C in April, May, October and November; rainfall is heaviest in December (137 mm) and lightest in August (7 mm). Long-term means for 1929-2025 from the Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM).Checked: September 22, 2026