Spurie
Spurie is an archaeological site in Mersin Province, Turkey. Spurie is situated nearby to the islet Yılanlı Island, as well as near Büyük Ada.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Yılanlı Island and Gilindire Cave.
Yılanlı Island
Islet
Yılanlı Ada is a small Mediterranean island in Turkey. The island at is situated about 1.75 kilometres offshore. The nearest coastal settlement is Aydıncık ilçe center of Mersin Province about 6 kilometres northwest of the island.
Gilindire Cave
Cave
Photo: MehmetNasuh1949, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gilindire Cave, also known as Aynalıgöl Cave, is a cave in Aydıncık, Mersin, southern Turkey. It was discovered by a shepherd in 1999. Gilindire was the former name of the town Aydıncık until 1965. Gilindire Cave is situated 3 km northeast of Spurie.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aydıncık and Hacıbahattin.
Aydıncık
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Aydıncık is a small town in the Cilician Mountains on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, with a population of 11,500 in 2022. In ancient times it was an important port and city, but little of this remains.
Hacıbahattin
Village
Hacıbahattin is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aydıncık, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,614. It is situated on the road connecting Aydıncık to Gülnar. Hacıbahattin is situated 7 km north of Spurie.
Yenikaş
Village
Yenikaş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aydıncık, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,016. It is a coastal village on state highway D.400. Yenikaş is situated 9 km west of Spurie.
Spurie
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Mersin Province, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.11379° or 36° 6′ 50″ northLongitude
33.37808° or 33° 22′ 41″ eastOpen location code
8G8M497H+G6OpenStreetMap ID
node 12382766197OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Spurie from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Spurie”.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Büyük Ada and Küçükada.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Petline and A101.
Turkey: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Istanbul, Edirne, Ankara, and Izmir.
Curious Archaeological Sites to Discover
Uncover intriguing archaeological sites from every corner of the globe.