Aydınlar, Erdemli

Aydınlar (formerly Avgadı) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 354 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is located 33 km away from Erdemli and 69 km away from Mersin. There are cedar and turpentine forests around the village and the former name of the village may refer to game animals ("av" in Turkish means hunt). The major economic activity is agriculture. Apple, cherry and cereals are produced. Animal breeding is another activity.