Erbaa district, Samsun, Turkey

Places to visit near Karayaka

Karayaka is a town in Erbaa district, Samsun, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Eupatoria (10 km), Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii (16 km) and Niksar Ulu Cami (45 km).

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Karayaka, Samsun
Karayaka, Erbaa district, Samsun, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Karayaka at a glance

Location
Erbaa district, Samsun, Turkey
Coordinates
40.7440° N, 36.5902° E
Places within 50 km
83 (4 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 Karayaka

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

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Karayaka. The closest is Gülağa Tepe (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Karayaka

75 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Karayaka. The closest is Erbaa Toki Camii (12 km); the best-known is Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Karayaka

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Karayaka. The closest is Eupatoria (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Karayaka

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Karayaka. The closest is Ayvacık Yeşilpınar Şelaleleri (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Karayaka

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Karayaka. The closest is Hasan Uğurlu Dam (27 km); the best-known is Borabay Gölü (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Karayaka

13 museums within 100 km of Karayaka. The closest is Alpaslan Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Karayaka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 161 km on the road.

  1. Start in Karayaka
  2. 25 km Ardıç Merkez Camii (Eski Cami) · mosque or dargah, Ayvacık
  3. 23 km Eupatoria · heritage site, Erbaa
  4. 12 km Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Erbaa
  5. 13 km Erbaa Toki Camii · mosque or dargah, Erbaa
  6. 43 km Niksar Ulu Cami · mosque or dargah, Niksar
  7. 45 km Back to Karayaka

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Karayaka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5792Gülağa Tepe (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1175Erbaa Toki Camii (12 km)
    Forts & heritage444Eupatoria (10 km)
    Waterfalls523Ayvacık Yeşilpınar Şelaleleri (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs313Hasan Uğurlu Dam (27 km)
    Museums113Alpaslan Museum (28 km)
    Caves26Creavit-Jotun Tokat (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Hacıosman Forest Nature Reserve (71 km)
    Other attractions03Pontic Comana (54 km)
    Beaches & coast03Mert Plajı (79 km)
    Parks01Millet Bahçesi (77 km)
    Churches01Canik Surp Nigoğayos Armenian Church (82 km)

    Karayaka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Karayaka?

    Eupatoria (heritage site, about 10 km), Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 16 km), Erbaa Toki Camii (mosque or dargah, about 12 km), Niksar Ulu Cami (mosque or dargah, about 45 km), Ardıç Merkez Camii (Eski Cami) (mosque or dargah, about 25 km), Borabay Gölü (lake, about 47 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 mosques & dargahs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Karayaka?

    Gülağa Tepe, about 28 km by road; Meşeli Tepesi (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Karayaka?

    Erbaa Toki Camii, about 12 km by road; Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Karayaka?

    Eupatoria, about 10 km by road; Kevgürk Castle (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Karayaka?

    Start in Karayaka, visit Ardıç Merkez Camii (Eski Cami), then Eupatoria, then Silahtar Ömer Paşa Camii, then Erbaa Toki Camii, then Niksar Ulu Cami, and drive back — about 161 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Karayaka?

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

    Towns near Karayaka

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