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Darende

Darende is a town in Darende district, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey of about 20,388 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 2 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Gunpinar Waterfall, Elbistan Ulu Cami and Medik Barajı.

38.5458° N, 37.5058° EPop. 20,388

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km35
Must-see11
Notable253
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Darende

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:45 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Darende
  2. Heyik Tepesiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Gunpinar Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cevizlikwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Abdurrahman Erzincani Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  6. Medişeyh Türbesiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Darende
Today’s loopDarendeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Darende?

Gunpinar Waterfall (waterfall, about 9 km), Gürül Şelalesi (waterfall, about 2 km), Tohma Canyon (viewpoint, about 4 km), Heyik Tepesi (viewpoint, about 4 km), Somuncu Baba Külliyesi (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Medişeyh Türbesi (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

35 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Darende?

Tohma Canyon, about 4 km by road; Heyik Tepesi (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Darende?

Medişeyh Türbesi, about 7 km by road; Şehitler Anıtı (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Darende?

Start in Darende, visit Heyik Tepesi, then Gunpinar Waterfall, then Cevizlik, then Abdurrahman Erzincani Camii, then Medişeyh Türbesi, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.