Places to visit near

Maych’ew

Maych’ew is a town in Tigray district, Ethiopia of about 27,186 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 45 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Ashenge, Ma Alalta and Mekele Grace Korean Church.

12.7875° N, 39.5422° EPop. 27,186

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see3
Notable49
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maych’ew

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

103 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 Maych’ew
  2. Saeftiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mecamviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lake Ashengelake · 45 min
  5. Bokuraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Dubbaiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Maych’ew
Today’s loopMaych’ewStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maych’ew?

Monument to the Soldiers (monument, about 1 km), Bokura (viewpoint, about 4 km), Lake Ashenge (lake, about 29 km), Dubbai (viewpoint, about 10 km), Saefti (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mecam (viewpoint, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maych’ew?

80 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Maych’ew?

Bolenta Gīyorgīs Bēte Kristīyan, about 7 km by road; Keneyat Kīdane Mihret Bēte Kristīyan (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maych’ew?

Bokura, about 4 km by road; Dubbai (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maych’ew?

Start in Maych’ew, visit Saefti, then Mecam, then Lake Ashenge, then Bokura, then Dubbai, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

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