Sarıkaya ("yellow-rock", also called Sarıcakaya, "yellowish rock")) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.

The village was founded by a Turkmen tribe from Karaman in the 18th century.

Initially, they had founded another village now called Yanıkköy (“burnt village”) ; but for reasons unknown, they had a clash with other Turkmen who had previously settled around and during the clashes Yanıkköy was burned down.

The main economic activity of the village is animal breeding.

Fruits like cherry, apple and peach are also produced.