Place to visit
Anamur Lighthouse, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Anamur Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Anamur, Mersin, Turkey (Anamur Deniz Feneri). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Anamur, Mersin, Turkey · Architecture
- Local name
- Anamur Deniz Feneri
- Where
- Turkey
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 204 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.01747, 32.80291
What it is and where
Anamur Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Anamur, Mersin, Turkey (Anamur Deniz Feneri). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 36.01747, 32.80291; the nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Anamur Lighthouse is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:55
- JunBest time14:26
- JulPossible14:13
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- AnemuriumAncient city whose ruins, now called Eski Anamur or Anemuryum, are close to the modern Turkish city of Anamur711 m
- Hacı Ali Bey MansionKonak in Anamur District3.7 km
- Çoban Castle (Anamur)Castle, fortress in Anamur District6.0 km
- Anamur MuseumMuseum in Anamur District8.1 km
- TitiopolisAncient city in Cilicia8.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Architecture
- Bosphorus Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- Galata Tower: historical tower in İstanbul
- Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- 1915 Çanakkale Bridge: road suspension bridge in Turkey
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge: bridge in İstanbul, Turkey
- Galata Bridge: bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey
Every Turkey place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anamur Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Anamur, Mersin, Turkey (Anamur Deniz Feneri in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Anamur Lighthouse?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to Anamur Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 204 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Anemurium, Hacı Ali Bey Mansion, Çoban Castle (Anamur). The rest is in the Turkey guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Anamur Lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.