Dikmen district, Samsun, Turkey

Places to visit near Dikmen

Dikmen is a town in Dikmen district, Samsun, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 14 mosques & dargahs and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sinop Kalesi (53 km), Balatlar Kilisesi (53 km) and Alaeddin Camii (54 km).

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Dikmen at a glance

Location
Dikmen district, Samsun, Turkey
Coordinates
41.6500° N, 35.2667° E
Places within 50 km
88
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Dikmen

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dikmen

87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dikmen. The closest is Kırantarla Tepesi (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Dikmen

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dikmen. The closest is Gürsüfet Burnu (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dikmen

25 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dikmen. The closest is Sinop Dikmen Eski Cuma Camii (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dikmen

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dikmen. The closest is Boyabat Kalesi (23 km); the best-known is Sinop Kalesi (53 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dikmen

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dikmen. The closest is Dikmen Çayın Kenarı (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Dikmen

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Dikmen. The closest is Şelale Parkı (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Dikmen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dikmen
  2. 5 km Kırantarla Tepesi · viewpoint, Dikmen
  3. 10 km Göl Dağı · viewpoint, Dikmen
  4. 21 km Gürsüfet Burnu · beach, Sinop
  5. 15 km Öngöl Tepesi · viewpoint, Dikmen
  6. 4 km Kösedağ · viewpoint, Yakakent
  7. 11 km Back to Dikmen

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    Within 15 km of Dikmen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dikmen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3787Kırantarla Tepesi (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1825Gürsüfet Burnu (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1425Sinop Dikmen Eski Cuma Camii (1 km)
    Forts & heritage118Boyabat Kalesi (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs414Dikmen Çayın Kenarı (2 km)
    Waterfalls49Şelale Parkı (22 km)
    Museums26Gerze Yakupağa Konağı (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Gerze Çağlayan Köyü (18 km)
    Other attractions14Gerze Lighthouse (22 km)
    Caves03Kayapınarı (52 km)
    Churches22Çeçe Sultan Türbesi (11 km)
    Parks22Mesire Yeri (18 km)

    Dikmen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dikmen?

    Kırantarla Tepesi (viewpoint, about 5 km), Öngöl Tepesi (viewpoint, about 11 km), Kösedağ (viewpoint, about 11 km), Gürsüfet Burnu (beach, about 12 km), Göl Dağı (viewpoint, about 14 km), Çalboğazı Tepesi (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 14 mosques & dargahs, 1 fort, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dikmen?

    Kırantarla Tepesi, about 5 km by road; Sinop Dikmen Çanakçı Köyü (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dikmen?

    Gürsüfet Burnu, about 12 km by road; İdemli Plajı (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Dikmen?

    Sinop Dikmen Eski Cuma Camii, about 1 km by road; Sinop Dikmen Eski Cuma Camii (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dikmen?

    Start in Dikmen, visit Kırantarla Tepesi, then Göl Dağı, then Gürsüfet Burnu, then Öngöl Tepesi, then Kösedağ, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dikmen?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Dikmen

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