Akdere, Silifke

Akdere is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,268 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Geography
Akdere is in a rural area of the Silifke district, which itself is a part of the Mersin Province. The distance to Silifke is 33 km and to Mersin is 115 km. Akdere is in a narrow valley which runs parallel to the Mediterranean Sea coast. Although the geodesic distance to seaside is about 3 km, the town is not considered a coastal town.

Economy
The main economic activity in Akdere is agriculture, especially forced crop agriculture.