Balandız

Balandız (Gümüşlü) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 170 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is 22 km from Silifke and 105 km from Mersin. Balandız is an agricultural village. But during summers it is also a yayla (resort). Now an unused building is under renovation to be put into service as a village museum and a library.