Destination
Gülek Yaylası
The plateau, located to the north of Tarsus District in the middle of the Taurus Mountains, is reached by a 50-kilometer asphalt road. There are minibuses from Tarsus at certain hours of the day. There are historical ruins belonging to the Roman and Byzantine periods. The village and its surroundings, where country coffeehouses, country restaurants, grocery stores, PTT, a health center, and the gendarmerie provide services, are covered with juniper trees. It is possible to meet basic needs from the town. In the summer season, you can have a picnic in Karboğazı.
Gülek Yaylası and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Nature
Good for
- Nature break
Suggested visit:45 minutes
In winter, you can enjoy the snow on the plateau by eating sucuk and chops.
Mersin Tourism Activities
At a glance
- Type
- mahalle
- Elevation
- 1150 m
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Gülek Yaylası sits within Tarsus, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 30 of them in Tarsus.
The nearest stop is Gülek Kalesi, 2.3 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Adana route passes 2.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Gülek Yaylası?
- The plateau, located to the north of Tarsus District in the middle of the Taurus Mountains, is reached by a 50-kilometer asphalt road. There are minibuses from Tarsus at certain hours of the day. There are historical ruins belonging to the Roman and Byzantine periods. The village and its surroundings, where country coffeehouses, country restaurants, grocery stores, PTT, a health center, and the gendarmerie provide services, are covered with juniper trees. It is possible to meet basic needs from the town. In the summer season, you can have a picnic in Karboğazı.
- Where is Gülek Yaylası?
- Gülek Yaylası is in Tarsus, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Gülek Yaylası?
- The suggested visit time for Gülek Yaylası is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Gülek Yaylası?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gülek Yaylası; the closest are Gülek Kalesi, Karboğazi Kuvayi Milliye Anıti, Hopur-topaşir.
- Is Gülek Yaylası on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Gülek Yaylası lies 2.5 km from the Ankara – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.