Erzin district, Hatay, Turkey

Places to visit near Erzin

Erzin is a town in Erzin district, Hatay, Turkey, home to about 26,316 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 153 mosques & dargahs, 26 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 caves. The must-see places are Epiphania (9 km), Bodrumkale (31 km) and Hemite Relief (34 km).

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Erzin, Hatay
Erzin, Erzin district, Hatay, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erzin at a glance

Location
Erzin district, Hatay, Turkey
Population
about 26,316
Coordinates
36.9535° N, 36.1984° E
Places within 50 km
239 (8 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Erzin

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Mosques & dargahs near Erzin

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

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Forts & heritage near Erzin

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erzin. The closest is Epiphania, Cilicia (1 km); the best-known is Epiphania (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erzin

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erzin. The closest is Haydardağı Tepe (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Erzin

8 caves within 100 km of Erzin. The closest is Takıştır Dörtyol (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Erzin

7 museums within 100 km of Erzin. The closest is Osmaniye Müzesi (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Erzin

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Erzin. The closest is Şelale Evleri (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Erzin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erzin
  2. 1 km Erzin Merkez Camii · mosque or dargah, Erzin
  3. 1 km Epiphania, Cilicia · heritage site, Osmaniye
  4. 2 km Bahçelievler Mahallesi Camii · mosque or dargah, Erzin
  5. 4 km Ak Camii · mosque or dargah, Erzin
  6. 9 km Epiphania · heritage site, Erzin
  7. 9 km Back to Erzin

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    Within 15 km of Erzin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erzin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs153159Erzin Merkez Camii (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2632Epiphania, Cilicia (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2527Haydardağı Tepe (5 km)
    Other attractions79Korkut Ata Heykeli (14 km)
    Caves88Takıştır Dörtyol (16 km)
    Museums67Osmaniye Müzesi (14 km)
    Waterfalls66Şelale Evleri (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Kalecik Dam (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Tekkoz Kengerlidüz Nature Reserve (15 km)
    Churches13Armenian Church of Eozerli (18 km)
    Beaches & coast22Burnaz Plajı (18 km)
    Parks02Merkez Park (96 km)

    Erzin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erzin?

    Epiphania (heritage site, about 9 km), Epiphania, Cilicia (heritage site, about 1 km), Erzin Merkez Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Bahçelievler Mahallesi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Ak Camii (mosque or dargah, about 3 km), Haydardağı Tepe (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    239 places on Spotwander: 153 mosques & dargahs, 26 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 other attractions, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Erzin?

    Erzin Merkez Camii, about 1 km by road; Bahçelievler Mahallesi Camii (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erzin?

    Epiphania, Cilicia, about 1 km by road; Isos Kemerleri (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erzin?

    Haydardağı Tepe, about 5 km by road; Osmaniye Zorkun Yaylası Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erzin?

    Start in Erzin, visit Erzin Merkez Camii, then Epiphania, Cilicia, then Bahçelievler Mahallesi Camii, then Ak Camii, then Epiphania, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erzin?

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

    Towns near Erzin

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