Gönen district, Balıkesir, Turkey

Places to visit near Gönen

Gönen is a town in Gönen district, Balıkesir, Turkey, home to about 40,763 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 13 mosques & dargahs and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Aesopus Bridge (23 km), Lake Kuş (34 km) and Kus Gölü (35 km).

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Gönen, Balıkesir
Gönen, Gönen district, Balıkesir, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gönen at a glance

Location
Gönen district, Balıkesir, Turkey
Population
about 40,763
Coordinates
40.1049° N, 27.6540° E
Places within 50 km
75 (11 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

Top places to visit near Gönen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gönen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gönen

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gönen. The closest is Kestanelik Tepesi (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gönen

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gönen. The closest is Dereköy Şehitler Anıtı (11 km); the best-known is Aesopus Bridge (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gönen

44 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gönen. The closest is Babayaka Cami (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Gönen

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gönen. The closest is Erdek Gulf (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gönen

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gönen. The closest is Manyas Dam (23 km); the best-known is Lake Kuş (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Gönen

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Gönen. The closest is Suçıktı Şelalesi (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Gönen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gönen
  2. 13 km Kestanelik Tepesi · viewpoint, Gönen
  3. 33 km Aesopus Bridge · heritage site, Gönen
  4. 14 km Dereköy Şehitler Anıtı · heritage site, Gönen
  5. 4 km Babayaka Cami · mosque or dargah, Gönen
  6. 8 km Suçıktı Şelalesi · waterfall, Gönen
  7. 0 km Back to Gönen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gönen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1968Kestanelik Tepesi (13 km)
    Forts & heritage2465Dereköy Şehitler Anıtı (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1344Babayaka Cami (8 km)
    Beaches & coast637Erdek Gulf (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs515Manyas Dam (23 km)
    Waterfalls313Suçıktı Şelalesi (1 km)
    Museums28Bandırma Arkeoloji Müzesi (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Yer Adası (51 km)
    Other attractions15Paşalimani (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Kus Gölü (35 km)
    Caves04Meşeli Mağarası (64 km)
    Churches12Meryem’in Göğe Yükselişi Kilisesi (21 km)

    Gönen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gönen?

    Suçıktı Şelalesi (waterfall, about 1 km), Aesopus Bridge (heritage site, about 23 km), Babayaka Cami (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Dereköy Şehitler Anıtı (heritage site, about 11 km), Kestanelik Tepesi (viewpoint, about 13 km), Lake Kuş (lake, about 34 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 13 mosques & dargahs, 6 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gönen?

    Kestanelik Tepesi, about 13 km by road; Sızıdede Tepesi (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gönen?

    Dereköy Şehitler Anıtı, about 11 km by road; Zeleia (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Gönen?

    Babayaka Cami, about 8 km by road; Sarıköy Çarşı Camii (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gönen?

    Start in Gönen, visit Kestanelik Tepesi, then Aesopus Bridge, then Dereköy Şehitler Anıtı, then Babayaka Cami, then Suçıktı Şelalesi, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gönen?

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

    Towns near Gönen

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