İdil district, Mardin, Turkey

Places to visit near Oyalı

Oyalı is a town in İdil district, Mardin, Turkey, home to about 2,267 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 17 mosques & dargahs, 20 caves and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mor Gabriel Monastery (26 km), Church of the Virgin Mary (38 km) and Church of Mor Azozo (39 km).

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Oyalı at a glance

Location
İdil district, Mardin, Turkey
Population
about 2,267
Coordinates
37.2213° N, 41.7386° E
Places within 50 km
122 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves

Top places to visit near Oyalı

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Forts & heritage near Oyalı

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oyalı. The closest is Tireras Höyük (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Oyalı

47 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Oyalı. The closest is Bakacak Mahallesi Camii (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Oyalı

32 caves within 100 km of Oyalı. The closest is İspinavi Mağaları (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oyalı

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oyalı. The closest is Alem Dağı (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Oyalı

20 churches within 100 km of Oyalı. The closest is Mor Estafanos Kilisesi (24 km); the best-known is Mor Gabriel Monastery (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Oyalı

5 museums within 100 km of Oyalı. The closest is Telkari Müzesi (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Oyalı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oyalı
  2. 3 km Hevindi Caves · cave, Nusaybin
  3. 1 km İspinavi Mağaları · cave, Nusaybin
  4. 1 km Berrabilint Mağarası · cave, Nusaybin
  5. 23 km Mor Gabriel Monastery · monastery, Midyat
  6. 20 km Kuzika Mağaraları · cave, Nusaybin
  7. 7 km Back to Oyalı

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    All places near Oyalı by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oyalı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3491Tireras Höyük (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1747Bakacak Mahallesi Camii (19 km)
    Other attractions1842Quba Pîroz (20 km)
    Caves2032İspinavi Mağaları (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints627Alem Dağı (13 km)
    Churches1720Mor Estafanos Kilisesi (24 km)
    Museums25Telkari Müzesi (48 km)
    Waterfalls34Şelale (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Yusuf Türker'in Otantik Bahçesi (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Dirsekli Göleti (19 km)
    Buddhist sites12Monastery of Mar Awgin (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Dicle Nehri (50 km)

    Oyalı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oyalı?

    İspinavi Mağaları (cave, about 3 km), Hevindi Caves (cave, about 3 km), Berrabilint Mağarası (cave, about 4 km), Mor Gabriel Monastery (monastery, about 26 km), Kuzika Mağaraları (cave, about 7 km), Alişeddah Mağaraları (cave, about 7 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 17 mosques & dargahs, 18 other attractions, 20 caves, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oyalı?

    Tireras Höyük, about 10 km by road; Tepeli Höyüğü (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Oyalı?

    Bakacak Mahallesi Camii, about 19 km by road; Bakacık Mahallesi Camii (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Oyalı?

    İspinavi Mağaları, about 3 km by road; Hevindi Caves (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oyalı?

    Start in Oyalı, visit Hevindi Caves, then İspinavi Mağaları, then Berrabilint Mağarası, then Mor Gabriel Monastery, then Kuzika Mağaraları, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oyalı?

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

    Towns near Oyalı

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