Things to Do

Silifke's sights mix city ruins, early Christian history, and nature. The castle and Aya Tekla are close to town; Uzuncaburc and the Goksu Delta need more time and transport.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Uzuncaburc

Inland ancient site with temple columns and Roman remains in the hills north of Silifke.

Sight
02

Goksu Delta

Wetland delta south of Silifke, important for birds, lagoons, and Mediterranean migration routes.

Sight
03

Aya Tekla Church

Ruined pilgrimage church and cave shrine linked to Saint Thecla outside Silifke.

Sight
04

Silifke Castle

Hilltop fortress above Silifke, with surviving walls and broad views over the Goksu valley.

Sight
05

Silifke Museum

Small archaeology museum with finds from Seleucia, the Goksu valley, and nearby Cilician sites.

Museum