Boyabat district, Kastamonu, Turkey

Places to visit near Boyabat

Boyabat is a town in Boyabat district, Kastamonu, Turkey, home to about 27,717 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 mosques & dargahs, 1 forts & heritage and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Akmescit Camii (1 km), Erfelek Tatlıca Şelaleleri (52 km) and Erfelek Barajı (56 km).

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Boyabat, Kastamonu
Boyabat, Boyabat district, Kastamonu, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Boyabat at a glance

Location
Boyabat district, Kastamonu, Turkey
Population
about 27,717
Coordinates
41.4689° N, 34.7667° E
Places within 50 km
30 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Boyabat

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Boyabat

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Boyabat. The closest is Dumanlı Dağ (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Boyabat

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Boyabat. The closest is Grand Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Akmescit Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Boyabat

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boyabat. The closest is Boyabat Kalesi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Boyabat

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Boyabat. The closest is Saraydüzü Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Boyabat

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Boyabat. The closest is Cayva Sahili (63 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Boyabat

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Boyabat. The closest is Tatlıca Şelaleri (51 km); the best-known is Erfelek Tatlıca Şelaleleri (52 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Boyabat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boyabat
  2. 1 km Boyabat Kalesi · heritage site, Boyabat
  3. 7 km Dumanlı Dağ · viewpoint, Boyabat
  4. 17 km Sakız Dağı · viewpoint, Boyabat
  5. 9 km Akmescit Camii · mosque or dargah, Boyabat
  6. 1 km Grand Mosque · mosque, Boyabat
  7. 0 km Back to Boyabat

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boyabat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2391Dumanlı Dağ (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs217Grand Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage115Boyabat Kalesi (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs311Saraydüzü Dam (19 km)
    Beaches & coast011Cayva Sahili (63 km)
    Waterfalls010Tatlıca Şelaleri (51 km)
    Other attractions06Zımbıllı Tepesi Höyüğü (58 km)
    Museums06Sinop Fortress Prison (87 km)
    Caves13İnaltı Mağarası (42 km)

    Boyabat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boyabat?

    Akmescit Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Grand Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Boyabat Kalesi (heritage site, about 1 km), Dumanlı Dağ (viewpoint, about 8 km), Sakız Dağı (viewpoint, about 10 km), Çingene Tepesi (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 mosques & dargahs, 1 fort, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Boyabat?

    Dumanlı Dağ, about 8 km by road; Sakız Dağı (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Boyabat?

    Grand Mosque, about 1 km by road; Akmescit Camii (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boyabat?

    Boyabat Kalesi, about 1 km by road; Steam Engine 14 (69 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boyabat?

    Start in Boyabat, visit Boyabat Kalesi, then Dumanlı Dağ, then Sakız Dağı, then Akmescit Camii, then Grand Mosque, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boyabat?

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

    Towns near Boyabat

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