Fındıklı district, Erzurum, Turkey

Places to visit near Fındıklı

Fındıklı is a town in Fındıklı district, Erzurum, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 4 forts & heritage, 37 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Mençuna Waterfall (22 km), Dikyamaç Köyü Camii (24 km) and Aşağı Çamlıca Camii (33 km).

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Fındıklı at a glance

Location
Fındıklı district, Erzurum, Turkey
Coordinates
41.2690° N, 41.1400° E
Places within 50 km
66 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Fındıklı

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Forts & heritage near Fındıklı

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fındıklı. The closest is Kız Kulesi (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Fındıklı

62 waterfalls within 100 km of Fındıklı. The closest is Karaali Falls (8 km); the best-known is Mençuna Waterfall (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fındıklı

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fındıklı. The closest is Mq'invari Psirsa (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Fındıklı

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Fındıklı. The closest is Çağlayan Mosque (8 km); the best-known is Dikyamaç Köyü Camii (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Fındıklı

12 churches within 100 km of Fındıklı. The closest is Ardashen Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fındıklı

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fındıklı. The closest is Karagöl (49 km); the best-known is Borçka Dam (58 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Borçka Dam · lake · Borçka · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Deniz Lake · lake · Yusufeli · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Muratlı Dam · lake · Borçka · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Karagöl · lake · Murgul · ~49 km
  • Karagöl · lake · Borçka · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Deriner Dam · lake · Artvin Merkez · ~77 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Fındıklı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fındıklı
  2. 8 km Karaali Falls · waterfall, Fındıklı
  3. 22 km Mençuna Waterfall · waterfall, Arhavi
  4. 5 km Dikyamaç Köyü Camii · mosque or dargah, Arhavi
  5. 16 km Beydere Köyü Eski Camii · mosque or dargah, Fındıklı
  6. 2 km Çağlayan Mosque · mosque, Fındıklı
  7. 8 km Back to Fındıklı

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How to reach Fındıklı

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fındıklı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage467Kız Kulesi (30 km)
    Waterfalls3762Karaali Falls (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints850Mq'invari Psirsa (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1026Çağlayan Mosque (8 km)
    Churches212Ardashen Church (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs112Karagöl (49 km)
    Other attractions111Goboş Köprüsü (40 km)
    Museums011Archaeological and Architectural Site of Gonio-Apsaros (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Rize Çamlıhemşin Kaçkar Yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası (39 km)
    Beaches & coast04Beach of Batumi (73 km)
    Caves13Baş Mağarası (20 km)
    Buddhist sites13Barhal Parhal Monastery (49 km)
    Parks02Lech and Maria Kachinsky Park (69 km)

    Fındıklı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fındıklı?

    Mençuna Waterfall (waterfall, about 22 km), Dikyamaç Köyü Camii (mosque or dargah, about 24 km), Çağlayan Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Karaali Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Beydere Köyü Eski Camii (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Aşağı Çamlıca Camii (mosque or dargah, about 33 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 37 waterfalls, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 mosques & dargahs, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fındıklı?

    Kız Kulesi, about 30 km by road; Dörtgözlü Köprü (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Fındıklı?

    Karaali Falls, about 8 km by road; Gürcüdüzü Falls (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fındıklı?

    Mq'invari Psirsa, about 17 km by road; Alan Dağı (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fındıklı?

    Start in Fındıklı, visit Karaali Falls, then Mençuna Waterfall, then Dikyamaç Köyü Camii, then Beydere Köyü Eski Camii, then Çağlayan Mosque, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fındıklı?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Fındıklı

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