Delta State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Oleh

Oleh is a town in Delta State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 57 churches, 1 mosques & dargahs, 2 forts & heritage and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are First Baptist Church Mission Road Branch Warri (64 km), Olu Of Warri Palace (66 km) and Word of Life Bible Church (66 km).

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Oleh at a glance

Location
Delta State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
5.4619° N, 6.2062° E
Places within 50 km
67
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Oleh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oleh: 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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Churches near Oleh

170 churches within 100 km of Oleh. The closest is Christ Apostolic Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Oleh

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Oleh. The closest is Ughelli Central Mosque (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Oleh

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oleh. The closest is Efanowhe Palace Owhelogbo (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oleh

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oleh. The closest is Lake Ebe (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Oleh

2 temples within 100 km of Oleh. The closest is The Sacred Temple of The Most High God Mother Supreme (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Oleh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 150 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oleh
  2. 32 km Odiete Compound · museum, Delta State
  3. 15 km Ughelli Central Mosque · mosque, Delta State
  4. 11 km Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom · heritage site, Delta State
  5. 40 km McCarthy Beach · beach, Edo State
  6. 34 km Efanowhe Palace Owhelogbo · palace, Delta State
  7. 18 km Back to Oleh

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How to reach Oleh

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oleh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches57170Christ Apostolic Church (11 km)
    Other attractions453United Believers Mission (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs111Ughelli Central Mosque (27 km)
    Forts & heritage27Efanowhe Palace Owhelogbo (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lake Ebe (28 km)
    Temples12The Sacred Temple of The Most High God Mother Supreme (32 km)
    Museums11Odiete Compound (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Warri Island (71 km)
    Beaches & coast01McCarthy Beach (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Upper Orashi Forest Reserve (91 km)

    Oleh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oleh?

    Efanowhe Palace Owhelogbo (palace, about 18 km), Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom (heritage site, about 21 km), Ughelli Central Mosque (mosque, about 27 km), Odiete Compound (museum, about 32 km), Christ Apostolic Church (church, about 11 km), Living Faith Church Ekredjebor (church, about 13 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 4 other attractions, 1 dargah, 2 forts & heritage, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Oleh?

    Christ Apostolic Church, about 11 km by road; Living Faith Church Ekredjebor (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Oleh?

    Ughelli Central Mosque, about 27 km by road; Ugbomoro Mosque (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oleh?

    Efanowhe Palace Owhelogbo, about 18 km by road; Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oleh?

    Start in Oleh, visit Odiete Compound, then Ughelli Central Mosque, then Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom, then McCarthy Beach, then Efanowhe Palace Owhelogbo, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oleh?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Oleh

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