Araklı district, Trabzon, Turkey

Places to visit near Dağbaşı

Dağbaşı is a town in Araklı district, Trabzon, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage, 36 mosques & dargahs and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are Kuştul Monastery (24 km), Sümela Monastery (27 km) and Altındere Valley National Park (28 km).

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Dağbaşı at a glance

Location
Araklı district, Trabzon, Turkey
Coordinates
40.7276° N, 39.9118° E
Places within 50 km
175 (30 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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dağbaşı

90 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dağbaşı. The closest is Madur (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dağbaşı

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dağbaşı. The closest is Theches / Thekes Tepesi (24 km); the best-known is Guzelhisar Castle (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dağbaşı

56 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dağbaşı. The closest is Özdil Merkez Camii (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Dağbaşı

34 waterfalls within 100 km of Dağbaşı. The closest is Madenköyü Şelalesi (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Dağbaşı

7 churches within 100 km of Dağbaşı. The closest is Aya Varvara Kilisesi (27 km); the best-known is Kaymaklı Monastery (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dağbaşı

6 museums within 100 km of Dağbaşı. The closest is Cevdet Sunay Museum (34 km); the best-known is Ataturk Pavilion Museum (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dağbaşı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dağbaşı
  2. 11 km Os Şelalesi · waterfall, Araklı
  3. 12 km Madenköyü Şelalesi · waterfall, Araklı
  4. 18 km Kuştul Monastery · monastery, Maçka
  5. 16 km Altındere Valley National Park · national park, Maçka
  6. 1 km Sümela Monastery · monastery, Maçka
  7. 27 km Back to Dağbaşı

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dağbaşı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5090Madur (13 km)
    Forts & heritage4360Theches / Thekes Tepesi (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3656Özdil Merkez Camii (17 km)
    Waterfalls1234Madenköyü Şelalesi (7 km)
    Churches67Aya Varvara Kilisesi (27 km)
    Museums56Cevdet Sunay Museum (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Atasu Dam (29 km)
    Parks66100th Year Park (41 km)
    Beaches & coast45Kaşüstü Beach (34 km)
    Caves25Zuzula Dagi (29 km)
    Buddhist sites44Kuştul Monastery (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Altındere Valley National Park (28 km)
    Other attractions33Hapsiyaş Bridge (39 km)

    Dağbaşı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dağbaşı?

    Kuştul Monastery (monastery, about 24 km), Sümela Monastery (monastery, about 27 km), Madenköyü Şelalesi (waterfall, about 7 km), Altındere Valley National Park (national park, about 28 km), Os Şelalesi (waterfall, about 11 km), Çatak Şelalesi (waterfall, about 11 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage, 36 mosques & dargahs, 12 waterfalls, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dağbaşı?

    Madur, about 13 km by road; Polot Tepesi (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dağbaşı?

    Theches / Thekes Tepesi, about 24 km by road; Ziya Kayası (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Dağbaşı?

    Özdil Merkez Camii, about 17 km by road; Yılmazlar Mahallesi Camii (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dağbaşı?

    Start in Dağbaşı, visit Os Şelalesi, then Madenköyü Şelalesi, then Kuştul Monastery, then Altındere Valley National Park, then Sümela Monastery, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dağbaşı?

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

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