# Kuyuluk Nature Park, Turkey: what it is and when to go

> Kuyuluk Nature Park is a protected area of natural habitats and historically significant structures in Turkey (Kuyuluk Tabiat Parkı) (Mersin). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. It has articles in 2 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kuyuluk-nature-park/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Protected area of natural habitats and historically significant structures in Turkey · Nature, Wildlife
- **Local name:** Kuyuluk Tabiat Parkı
- **Where:** Turkey
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** AYT Antalya, 328 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 36.7725, 34.47847

## What it is and where

Kuyuluk Nature Park is a protected area of natural habitats and historically significant structures in Turkey (Kuyuluk Tabiat Parkı) (Mersin). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Mersin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/mersin/), where this site lists 37 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 36.7725, 34.47847; the nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 328 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.772503%2C34.478472)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.772503%2C34.478472)

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/naturaleza/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/fauna/) places in Turkey. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Kuyuluk Nature Park is **April to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 45 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 39 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 30 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 17 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 24 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| November | Possible | 10 h |
| December | Possible | 9 h 30 |

In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. 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.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kuyuluk Nature Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#antes-de-salir). 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](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Cemilli Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/cemilli-kalesi/): Castle in Mezitli, Mersin, Turkey · 4.7 km
- [Tece Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/tece-kalesi/): Castle ruins in the Mersin · 6.4 km
- [Kuzucubelen Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kuzucubelen-castle/): Castle in Mezitli, Mersin province, Turkey · 8.7 km
- [Mersin Naval Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/mersin-naval-museum/): Naval museum in Mersin, Turkey · 11 km
- [Mersin Archaeological Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/mersin-archaeological-museum/): Archaeological museum · 11 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Turkey guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/).

## More in Turkey: Nature

- [Troy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/sitio-arqueologico-de-troya/): ancient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war
- [Mount Ararat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/monte-ararat/): highest peak in Turkey
- [Göbekli Tepe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/gobekli-tepe/): neolithic archaeological site in Turkey
- [Pamukkale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/pamukkale-natural-park/): hot springs in Turkey
- [Golden Horn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/cuerno-de-oro/): urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey
- [Mount Nemrut](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/nemrut-dag/): mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey

Every Turkey place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kuyuluk Nature Park?

It is a protected area of natural habitats and historically significant structures in Turkey (Kuyuluk Tabiat Parkı in the local language). It has articles in 2 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 Kuyuluk Nature Park?

April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.

### How do you get to Kuyuluk Nature Park?

The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 328 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.772503%2C34.478472) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#moverse).

### 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 [Cemilli Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/cemilli-kalesi/), [Tece Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/tece-kalesi/), [Kuzucubelen Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/kuzucubelen-castle/). The rest is in [the Turkey guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1178529513), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48740720), CC0. More about Kuyuluk Nature Park on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuyuluk_Nature_Park). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).