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Kefken

Kefken is a town in Kandıra district, Kocaeli, Turkey of about 1,520 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 25 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage and 20 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı, Akgöl and Taşkısığı Gölü.

41.1683° N, 30.2297° EPop. 1,520

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see27
Notable198
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kefken

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:24 pm

46 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 Kefken
  2. Kerpe Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sarısubeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Palamar Koyubeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Babatepesiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Uzunkum Tabiat Parkıpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Kefken
Today’s loopKefkenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kefken?

Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı (park, about 7 km), Kefken Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Erim Tepesi (viewpoint, about 1 km), Deniz Feneri (beach, about 1 km), Kumcağız Plajı (beach, about 1 km), Kapri Plajı (beach, about 1 km).

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

77 places on Spotwander: 25 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest dargah to Kefken?

Kefken Mosque, about 1 km by road; Şeyh Muslihiddin Camii (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kefken?

Akçakoca Bey Anıt Mezarı, about 9 km by road; Seyrek Geneose Castle (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kefken?

Start in Kefken, visit Kerpe Beach, then Sarısu, then Palamar Koyu, then Babatepesi, then Uzunkum Tabiat Parkı, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.