Places to visit near

Kandıra

Kandıra is a town in Kocaeli, Turkey of about 13,805 people. Within 50 km by road there are 12 places to visit: 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı, Tahtalı Göleti and Taşkısığı Gölü.

41.0700° N, 30.1526° EPop. 13,805

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Within 30 km1 places
Within 50 km12
Must-see34
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kandıra

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

186 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kandıra
  2. Uzunkum Tabiat Parkıpark · 45 min
  3. Akgöllake · 45 min
  4. Poyrazlar Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Taşkısığı Gölülake · 45 min
  6. Tahtalı Göletilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Kandıra
Today’s loopKandıraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kandıra?

Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı (park, about 23 km), Tahtalı Göleti (lake, about 35 km), Taşkısığı Gölü (lake, about 38 km), Akgöl (lake, about 43 km), Poyrazlar Lake (lake, about 46 km), Orhan Camii (mosque or dargah, about 48 km).

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

12 places on Spotwander: 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 fort, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest dargah to Kandıra?

Orhan Camii, about 48 km by road; Orhan Cami (49 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kandıra?

Nicomedia, about 49 km by road; Justinaus (52 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kandıra?

Start in Kandıra, visit Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı, then Akgöl, then Poyrazlar Lake, then Taşkısığı Gölü, then Tahtalı Göleti, and drive back — about 186 km by road in all.