Savur district, Mardin, Turkey

Places to visit near Teffi

Teffi is a town in Savur district, Mardin, Turkey, home to about 1,677 people. Within 50 km by road there are 251 places to visit — 60 caves, 48 forts & heritage, 41 mosques & dargahs and 13 churches. The must-see places are Monastery of Mor Abai (15 km), Hirbemerdon Tepe (32 km) and Midyat Şelale Park (37 km).

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Teffi at a glance

Location
Savur district, Mardin, Turkey
Population
about 1,677
Coordinates
37.5578° N, 41.0955° E
Places within 50 km
251 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Teffi

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Caves near Teffi

60 caves within 100 km of Teffi. The closest is Kafilmardin Cave (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Teffi

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Teffi. The closest is Monastery of Mor Abai (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Teffi

44 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Teffi. The closest is Bengisu Mahallesi Camii (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Teffi

15 churches within 100 km of Teffi. The closest is Mor Shemun Zayte Church (29 km); the best-known is Church of Mor Quryaqos (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Teffi

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Teffi. The closest is Çalık Tepesi (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Teffi

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Teffi. The closest is Fidanlık (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Teffi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Teffi
  2. 3 km Kafilmardin Cave · cave, Savur
  3. 11 km Başağaç Camii · mosque or dargah, Savur
  4. 10 km Monastery of Mor Abai · monastery, Savur
  5. 17 km Alıçlı Mahallesi Camii · mosque or dargah, Ömerli
  6. 7 km Bengisu Mahallesi Camii · mosque or dargah, Savur
  7. 8 km Back to Teffi

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    All places near Teffi by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Teffi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves6060Kafilmardin Cave (3 km)
    Other attractions5859Taziye Evi (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4854Monastery of Mor Abai (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4144Bengisu Mahallesi Camii (8 km)
    Churches1315Mor Shemun Zayte Church (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1212Çalık Tepesi (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88Fidanlık (31 km)
    Museums66Midyat Kent Müzesi (32 km)
    Waterfalls33Midyat Şelale Park (37 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mor Loozor Monastery (29 km)
    Parks11Kinem Parkı (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Illisu Dam (83 km)

    Teffi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Teffi?

    Monastery of Mor Abai (monastery, about 15 km), Kafilmardin Cave (cave, about 3 km), Taziye Evi (attraction, about 8 km), Bengisu Mahallesi Camii (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Hirbemerdon Tepe (attraction, about 32 km), Başağaç Camii (mosque or dargah, about 13 km).

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

    251 places on Spotwander: 60 caves, 58 other attractions, 48 forts & heritage, 41 mosques & dargahs, 13 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Teffi?

    Kafilmardin Cave, about 3 km by road; Çibbilraz Cave (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Teffi?

    Monastery of Mor Abai, about 15 km by road; Şeyh Muhammed Errifai Hz. Kabri (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Teffi?

    Bengisu Mahallesi Camii, about 8 km by road; Başağaç Camii (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Teffi?

    Start in Teffi, visit Kafilmardin Cave, then Başağaç Camii, then Monastery of Mor Abai, then Alıçlı Mahallesi Camii, then Bengisu Mahallesi Camii, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Teffi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs.

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