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Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle)
A medieval Armenian sea fortress on an island 200m off the Mediterranean coast road near Erdemli.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Mersin, Turkey · Asia
Arkum is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kurtuluş, 15km from Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle).
Arkum is a town located in Mersin, Turkey. With a population of 1,737, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Arkum sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arkum to your route.
Arkum is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,737 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).
It is in the alluvial plain at the east of Göksu River. In the vicinity of Arkum, the Mediterranean Sea coast runs from north to southRead more
and is about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Arkum, so the town may be considered as a coastal town. Towns Atakent and Atayurt are to the north and Silifke is to the west. Distance to Silifke is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) and distance to Mersin is about 75 kilometres (47 mi).
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Arkum is located in Mersin, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 36.3519 latitude, 34.0567 longitude.
Arkum has a population of approximately 1,737 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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A medieval Armenian sea fortress on an island 200m off the Mediterranean coast road near Erdemli.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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