Erdemli, which is a district in Mersin province, is located at a distance of 37 kilometers from the city center. The distance between Silifke and Erdemli, located between Silifke and Mersin city center, is 47 kilometers. In Erdemli, which was home to many civilizations from the Hittites to Romans and Seljuk Turks to Ottomans, there are many historical places to visit such as the Kızkalesi (Maiden’s Castle) which is about 23 kilometers, Kanlıdivane which witnessed the Roman and Byzantine period, Adamkayalar which consists of the rock carved figures of 11 males, 4 females and 2 children, Öküzlü Archeological Site which also hosts Hellenistic remains and Korykos Castle where settlement began in the 4th century. Kayacı Valley is one of the natural beauties to be seen with the Limonlu River it hosts. There are many places for swimming in Erdemli having blue flag beaches and Kızkalesi is among the most preferred beaches.
The district, where the summers are extremely hot and humid and the winters are mild and rainy, meets sixty percent of Turkey's lemon production. In addition to lemon production, tropical fruits such as banana and kiwi are also important sources of income of the district. Since the majority of Erdemli people are of Yuruk origin, going to the mountain houses in summer still goes on.
The closest airport to the district is located in Adana. The distance between Adana Airport and Erdemli is 117 kilometers. You can get to the district by using taxi or private public transportation.