Where is Akova Yaylası?

Akova Yaylası is in Gülnar, Mersin.

How long does it take to visit Akova Yaylası?

The suggested visit time for Akova Yaylası is about 45 minutes.

What else is there to see near Akova Yaylası?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Akova Yaylası; the closest are Şeyh Ömer Türbesi, Mersin Yerköprü Şelalesi, Abanoz Yaylası.

Is Akova Yaylası on the way anywhere, and which route?

Akova Yaylası lies 18 km from the Antalya – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Akova Yaylası

It is located 23 km from Gülnar on the Köseçobanlı -Ermenek road. It is a summer village that became a mukhtarship in 1994. It is known as the highland pasture of the Eskiyörük villagers. In summer, the population increases considerably. In addition to apple production, greenhouse cultivation and seasonal vegetable growing are carried out. Wheat, barley, chickpeas, and among fruits, peach, cherry, and pear are the main products.

Gülnar, Mersin

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Highlights

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Suggested visit:45 minutes

It is on the Köseçobanlı-Ermenek road, 23 km from Gülnar. It is a summer village that became a mukhtarship in 1994. It is known as the highland pasture of the Eskiyörük villagers. In summer, the population increases considerably. Alongside apple production, greenhouse cultivation and seasonal vegetable growing are carried out. Wheat, barley, chickpeas, and among fruits, peach, cherry, and pear are the main products.

According to Wikipedia

Akova Yaylası is a neighbourhood in the Gülnar district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It lies in the Taurus Mountains, west of Gülnar, at an elevation of 1,370 metres. Its population was 131 in 2022.

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At a glance

Type: mahalle
Elevation: 1370 m

Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Akova Yaylası sits within Gülnar, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 4 of them in Gülnar.

The nearest stop is Şeyh Ömer Türbesi, 11 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Antalya – Mersin route passes 18 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Şeyh Ömer Türbesi11 km to the southeast Mersin Yerköprü Şelalesi17 km to the north Abanoz Yaylası24 km to the west Meydancik Kalesi25 km to the southeast Zeyve Pazarı26 km to the northwest Mennan Kalesi26 km to the northwest

Routes that pass close by

Antalya – Mersin18 km

Frequently asked

What is Akova Yaylası?: It is located 23 km from Gülnar on the Köseçobanlı -Ermenek road. It is a summer village that became a mukhtarship in 1994. It is known as the highland pasture of the Eskiyörük villagers. In summer, the population increases considerably. In addition to apple production, greenhouse cultivation and seasonal vegetable growing are carried out. Wheat, barley, chickpeas, and among fruits, peach, cherry, and pear are the main products.
Where is Akova Yaylası?: Akova Yaylası is in Gülnar, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Akova Yaylası?: The suggested visit time for Akova Yaylası is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Akova Yaylası?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Akova Yaylası; the closest are Şeyh Ömer Türbesi, Mersin Yerköprü Şelalesi, Abanoz Yaylası.
Is Akova Yaylası on the way anywhere, and which route?: Akova Yaylası lies 18 km from the Antalya – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.