Selinus (Cilicia) Archaeological Site

Ancient Cilician ruins of a Greco-Roman coastal city

On Turkey's southern coast, the ruins labeled Selinus (Cilicia) form part of an archaeological coastline with Greek and Roman remains; visitors explore temple foundations, sea-front ruins and nearby villages.

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Selinus (Cilicia) at a Glance#

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How to Get to Selinus (Cilicia)#

The ruins lie along the Mediterranean coast of Antalya Province. The nearest practical base is the town of Gazipaşa - from Gazipaşa one follows the coastal D400 highway west and turns inland on local roads; the final approach is generally by unpaved track and on foot. The site is best reached by car from Gazipaşa (roughly 30-60 minutes depending on the route) or as a detour on a coastal drive between Gazipaşa and Alanya.

Tips for Visiting Selinus (Cilicia)#

  • Ask a local farmer for directions - there is no staffed visitor centre and footpaths are informal.
  • Bring a hat and plenty of water; the coastal sun in Antalya Province can be punishing in summer.
  • Pay attention to the masonry: many capitals and column drums lie half-buried at ankle height and disappear under grass after rain.
  • Hire a guide in Gazipaşa if interested in Cilician inscriptions - locals sometimes know where carved fragments have been reused in village walls.

Best Time to Visit Selinus (Cilicia)#

Mild seasons are best; summers are hot and the site has almost no shade.

Spring
March-May · 15-25°C
Wildflowers on the limestone slopes; comfortable walking and softer light on the ruins.
Autumn
September-November · 20-28°C
Clear skies, fewer day-trippers, and the sea warmed by the summer, good for combining ruins with a swim.

Weather & Climate near Selinus (Cilicia)#

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (818 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 65 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 7° - 16° 12° 165 mm overcast 84% 2.5 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Good 7° - 16° 12° 117 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.3 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.7h
March Good 9° - 18° 13° 87 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 48 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.8 m/s 1.4 high 13.0h
May Excellent 14° - 24° 19° 22 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 18° - 28° 23° 7 mm mostly sunny 56% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 21° - 31° 26° 3 mm clear 43% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 21° - 31° 26° 3 mm clear 44% 2.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 19° - 30° 24° 13 mm mostly sunny 52% 2.1 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Excellent 15° - 26° 21° 74 mm some cloud 63% 2.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Good 12° - 21° 16° 123 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.1 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Acceptable 9° - 18° 13° 156 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h