Gerze district, Samsun, Turkey

Places to visit near Kabalı

Kabalı is a town in Gerze district, Samsun, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 mosques & dargahs, 39 beaches & coast and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sinop Kalesi (26 km), Alaeddin Camii (26 km) and Balatlar Kilisesi (26 km).

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Kabalı at a glance

Location
Gerze district, Samsun, Turkey
Coordinates
41.8521° N, 35.0625° E
Places within 50 km
163 (7 must-see)
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 Kabalı

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kabalı: 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 Kabalı

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kabalı. The closest is Türbe Tepesi (7 km); the best-known is Eskitme Tepesi (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kabalı

41 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kabalı. The closest is Kabalı Village Mosque (2 km); the best-known is Alaeddin Camii (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kabalı

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kabalı. The closest is Çağbel Sahili (6 km); the best-known is Cayva Sahili (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Kabalı

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kabalı. The closest is Boyabat Kalesi (15 km); the best-known is Sinop Kalesi (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kabalı

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kabalı. The closest is Bektaşağa Göleti (15 km); the best-known is Sarıkum Gölü (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Kabalı

9 museums within 100 km of Kabalı. The closest is Gerze Yakupağa Konağı (16 km); the best-known is Sinop Fortress Prison (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kabalı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kabalı
  2. 4 km Erfelek Şelaleleri · waterfall, Sinop
  3. 23 km Sarıkum Gölü · lake, Sinop
  4. 24 km Alaeddin Camii · mosque or dargah, Sinop
  5. 1 km Sinop Kalesi · heritage site, Sinop
  6. 1 km Balatlar Kilisesi · heritage site, Sinop
  7. 26 km Back to Kabalı

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How to reach Kabalı

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    Within 15 km of Kabalı

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kabalı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3569Türbe Tepesi (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3241Kabalı Village Mosque (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3941Çağbel Sahili (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1321Boyabat Kalesi (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs611Bektaşağa Göleti (15 km)
    Museums89Gerze Yakupağa Konağı (16 km)
    Waterfalls78Erfelek Şelaleleri (4 km)
    Other attractions78Gerze Lighthouse (16 km)
    Parks88Parkyıldız Tesisleri - Bektaşağa Göleti (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Kabali Cayi (3 km)
    Caves12Kayapınarı (28 km)
    Churches22Fatih Mescidi (15 km)

    Kabalı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kabalı?

    Erfelek Şelaleleri (waterfall, about 4 km), Sinop Kalesi (heritage site, about 26 km), Alaeddin Camii (mosque or dargah, about 26 km), Balatlar Kilisesi (heritage site, about 26 km), Sarıkum Gölü (lake, about 27 km), Erfelek Tatlıca Şelaleleri (waterfall, about 29 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 mosques & dargahs, 39 beaches & coast, 13 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kabalı?

    Türbe Tepesi, about 7 km by road; Asartepe Sırtı (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kabalı?

    Kabalı Village Mosque, about 2 km by road; Ayşe Hatun Camii (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kabalı?

    Çağbel Sahili, about 6 km by road; Lala Sahili (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kabalı?

    Start in Kabalı, visit Erfelek Şelaleleri, then Sarıkum Gölü, then Alaeddin Camii, then Sinop Kalesi, then Balatlar Kilisesi, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kabalı?

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

    Towns near Kabalı

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