Afşin district, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

Places to visit near Afşin

Afşin is a town in Afşin district, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, home to about 39,613 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 100 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii (1 km), Şar Dağı (27 km) and Elbistan Ulu Cami (31 km).

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Afşin, Kahramanmaraş
Afşin, Afşin district, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Afşin at a glance

Location
Afşin district, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
Population
about 39,613
Coordinates
38.2477° N, 36.9140° E
Places within 50 km
133 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Afşin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Afşin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Afşin

225 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Afşin. The closest is Bencilus Hill (7 km); the best-known is Şar Dağı (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Afşin

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Afşin. The closest is Dedebaba Türbesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Afşin

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Afşin. The closest is Dagdelen Regülatörü (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Afşin

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Afşin. The closest is Gülpınar Şelalesi Malatya (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Afşin

5 caves within 100 km of Afşin. The closest is Yedi Uyurlar Cave (Afşin) (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Afşin

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Afşin. The closest is Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Afşin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Afşin
  2. 1 km Dedebaba Türbesi · heritage site, Afşin
  3. 1 km Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii · mosque or dargah, Afşin
  4. 1 km Kale · heritage site, Afşin
  5. 1 km Yarpuz Höyük · heritage site, Afşin
  6. 1 km Gülpınar Şelalesi Malatya · waterfall, Afşin
  7. 0 km Back to Afşin

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How to reach Afşin

    All places near Afşin by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Afşin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints100225Bencilus Hill (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2033Dedebaba Türbesi (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs513Dagdelen Regülatörü (21 km)
    Waterfalls211Gülpınar Şelalesi Malatya (1 km)
    Caves15Yedi Uyurlar Cave (Afşin) (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii (1 km)
    Other attractions22Eshab-ı Kehf Kulliye (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Geben Vadisi National Park (76 km)
    Churches01Saint Toros Church (77 km)

    Afşin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Afşin?

    Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Dedebaba Türbesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Gülpınar Şelalesi Malatya (waterfall, about 1 km), Kale (heritage site, about 1 km), Yarpuz Höyük (heritage site, about 1 km), Hititlilerden Kalıntılar (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Afşin?

    133 places on Spotwander: 100 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Afşin?

    Bencilus Hill, about 7 km by road; Ufacıklar Tepesi (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Afşin?

    Dedebaba Türbesi, about 1 km by road; Kale (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Afşin?

    Dagdelen Regülatörü, about 21 km by road; Adatepe Dam (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Afşin?

    Start in Afşin, visit Dedebaba Türbesi, then Afşin Ulu (Pir Ali) Camii, then Kale, then Yarpuz Höyük, then Gülpınar Şelalesi Malatya, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Afşin?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Afşin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Afşin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Afşin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.