Selçuk district, Izmir, Turkey

Places to visit near Selçuk

Selçuk is a town in Selçuk district, Izmir, Turkey, home to about 29,101 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 98 forts & heritage, 33 mosques & dargahs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Basilica of St. John (1 km), İsa Bey Camii (1 km) and İsa Bey Mosque (1 km).

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Selçuk, Izmir
Selçuk, Selçuk district, Izmir, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Selçuk at a glance

Location
Selçuk district, Izmir, Turkey
Population
about 29,101
Coordinates
37.9514° N, 27.3685° E
Places within 50 km
193 (25 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

Top places to visit near Selçuk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Selçuk: 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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Forts & heritage near Selçuk

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Selçuk. The closest is Basilica of St. John (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Selçuk

46 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Selçuk. The closest is Alpaslan Masjid (1 km); the best-known is İsa Bey Camii (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Selçuk

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selçuk. The closest is Ayasluğ (1 km); the best-known is Mount Galesios (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Selçuk

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Selçuk. The closest is Tusan (12 km); the best-known is Kadınlar Plajı (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Selçuk

12 museums within 100 km of Selçuk. The closest is Ephesus Archaeological Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Selçuk

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Selçuk. The closest is Çatal Gölü (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Selçuk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selçuk
  2. 1 km Basilica of St. John · heritage site, Selçuk
  3. 1 km İsa Bey Mosque · mosque, Kuşadası
  4. 1 km İsa Bey Camii · mosque or dargah, Selçuk
  5. 3 km Church of Mary · heritage site, Selçuk
  6. 3 km Temple of Artemis (Artemision) · temple, Selçuk
  7. 1 km Back to Selçuk

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    Within 15 km of Selçuk

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Selçuk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage98118Basilica of St. John (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3346Alpaslan Masjid (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1016Ayasluğ (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1416Tusan (12 km)
    Museums812Ephesus Archaeological Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions711Ephesus (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Çatal Gölü (8 km)
    Caves67Cave of the Seven Sleepers (2 km)
    Churches37House of the Virgin Mary (7 km)
    Waterfalls67Turgut Köy Şelalesi (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Dilek Peninsula National Park (58 km)
    Parks02Susuzdede Parkı (69 km)
    Temples11Temple of Artemis (Artemision) (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Güvercinada (18 km)

    Selçuk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Selçuk?

    Basilica of St. John (heritage site, about 1 km), İsa Bey Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), İsa Bey Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Temple of Artemis (Artemision) (temple, about 1 km), Ephesus (attraction, about 3 km), Church of Mary (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 98 forts & heritage, 33 mosques & dargahs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 beaches & coast, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Selçuk?

    Basilica of St. John, about 1 km by road; İsa Bey Mosque (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Selçuk?

    Alpaslan Masjid, about 1 km by road; Akıncılar Camii (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Selçuk?

    Ayasluğ, about 1 km by road; Panayırdağ (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Selçuk?

    Start in Selçuk, visit Basilica of St. John, then İsa Bey Mosque, then İsa Bey Camii, then Church of Mary, then Temple of Artemis (Artemision), and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Selçuk?

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

    Towns near Selçuk

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