Ereğli district, Düzce, Turkey

Places to visit near Alaplı

Alaplı is a town in Ereğli district, Düzce, Turkey, home to about 20,890 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 21 mosques & dargahs, 19 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cehennem Ağzı Mağarası (16 km), Ölüce Deniz Feneri (18 km) and Fakıllı Cave (28 km).

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Alaplı, Düzce
Alaplı, Ereğli district, Düzce, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alaplı at a glance

Location
Ereğli district, Düzce, Turkey
Population
about 20,890
Coordinates
41.1814° N, 31.3851° E
Places within 50 km
121 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Alaplı

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Mosques & dargahs near Alaplı

80 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Alaplı. The closest is Alaplı Merkez Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Alaplı

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alaplı. The closest is Sarıkamış Deniz Şehitleri Anıtı (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alaplı

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alaplı. The closest is Göztepe (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Alaplı

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Alaplı. The closest is Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Plajı (5 km); the best-known is Ölüce Deniz Feneri (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alaplı

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alaplı. The closest is Demirciönü Nature Reserve (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Alaplı

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Alaplı. The closest is Neyran Taş Gölü & Şelalesi (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Alaplı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alaplı
  2. 1 km Alaplı Merkez Camii · mosque or dargah, Alaplı
  3. 2 km İncesazaltı Caves · cave, Alaplı
  4. 5 km Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Plajı · beach, Ereğli
  5. 11 km Cehennem Ağzı Mağarası · cave, Ereğli
  6. 3 km Ölüce Deniz Feneri · beach, Ereğli
  7. 18 km Back to Alaplı

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How to reach Alaplı

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    Within 15 km of Alaplı

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alaplı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs2180Alaplı Merkez Camii (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1933Sarıkamış Deniz Şehitleri Anıtı (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1631Göztepe (14 km)
    Beaches & coast2128Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Plajı (5 km)
    Other attractions1322Uzun Mehmet Heykeli (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens621Demirciönü Nature Reserve (15 km)
    Waterfalls921Neyran Taş Gölü & Şelalesi (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Gülüç Barajı (13 km)
    Caves715İncesazaltı Caves (2 km)
    Museums47Gazi Alemdar Müzesi (14 km)

    Alaplı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alaplı?

    Cehennem Ağzı Mağarası (cave, about 16 km), Ölüce Deniz Feneri (beach, about 18 km), Alaplı Merkez Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), İncesazaltı Caves (cave, about 2 km), Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Plajı (beach, about 5 km), Erdemir Plajı (beach, about 6 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 21 mosques & dargahs, 19 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 beaches & coast, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Alaplı?

    Alaplı Merkez Camii, about 1 km by road; Orta Camii (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alaplı?

    Sarıkamış Deniz Şehitleri Anıtı, about 14 km by road; Kent Surları (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alaplı?

    Göztepe, about 14 km by road; Kezağıl Tepesi (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alaplı?

    Start in Alaplı, visit Alaplı Merkez Camii, then İncesazaltı Caves, then Kdz. Ereğli Belediye Plajı, then Cehennem Ağzı Mağarası, then Ölüce Deniz Feneri, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alaplı?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Alaplı

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