Kozan district, Adana, Turkey

Places to visit near Kozan

Kozan is a town in Kozan district, Adana, Turkey, home to about 88,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 70 mosques & dargahs, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Anavarza Castle (30 km), Ala Mosque (34 km) and Kavşak Bendi Dam (35 km).

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Kozan, Adana
Kozan, Kozan district, Adana, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kozan at a glance

Location
Kozan district, Adana, Turkey
Population
about 88,115
Coordinates
37.4552° N, 35.8157° E
Places within 50 km
154 (7 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 Kozan

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Mosques & dargahs near Kozan

105 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kozan. The closest is Küçük Cami (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kozan

96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kozan. The closest is Kozan Dağı (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kozan

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kozan. The closest is Kozan Kalesi (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kozan

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kozan. The closest is Kozan Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Kozan

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Kozan. The closest is Şarlak Şelalesi (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Kozan

3 churches within 100 km of Kozan. The closest is Akner Monastery (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kozan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kozan
  2. 2 km Kozan Dağı · viewpoint, Kozan
  3. 1 km Kozan Kalesi · heritage site, Kozan
  4. 1 km Küçük Cami · mosque or dargah, Kozan
  5. 7 km Kiremitlik Tepe · viewpoint, Kozan
  6. 3 km Kozan Dam · dam, Kozan
  7. 9 km Back to Kozan

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    All places near Kozan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kozan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs70105Küçük Cami (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4196Kozan Dağı (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2642Kozan Kalesi (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs913Kozan Dam (9 km)
    Waterfalls49Şarlak Şelalesi (31 km)
    Other attractions17Karasis Kalesi (14 km)
    Churches13Akner Monastery (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Sulak Alan (39 km)
    Museums03Museum of Karatepe, Hittites Arts (53 km)
    Parks02Merkez Park (83 km)
    Caves01Uyuz Deliği (57 km)

    Kozan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kozan?

    Küçük Cami (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Kozan Dağı (viewpoint, about 2 km), Kozan Kalesi (heritage site, about 2 km), Kiremitlik Tepe (viewpoint, about 6 km), Kozan Dam (dam, about 9 km), Kozan Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 70 mosques & dargahs, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kozan?

    Küçük Cami, about 2 km by road; Kızılömerli Mahallesi (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kozan?

    Kozan Dağı, about 2 km by road; Kiremitlik Tepe (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kozan?

    Kozan Kalesi, about 2 km by road; Çem Kalesi (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kozan?

    Start in Kozan, visit Kozan Dağı, then Kozan Kalesi, then Küçük Cami, then Kiremitlik Tepe, then Kozan Dam, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kozan?

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

    Towns near Kozan

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