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Yakakent

Yakakent is a town in Alaçam district, Samsun, Turkey of about 5,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 mosques & dargahs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bafra Ulu Camii, Kizilirmak Delta and Asar Castle.

41.6325° N, 35.5289° EPop. 5,086

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km98
Must-see19
Notable164
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Yakakent

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:03 pm

72 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 Yakakent
  2. Alaçam Çarşı Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  3. Sinop Erfelek Şelalesiwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Aşağıkoçlu Camiimosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Kösedağviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Öngöl Tepesiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Yakakent
Today’s loopYakakentStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yakakent?

Blue Sea Aile Plajı (beach, about 2 km), Alaçam Çarşı Camii (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Alaçam Population Exchange Museum (museum, about 8 km), Aşağıkoçlu Camii (mosque or dargah, about 10 km), Sinop Erfelek Şelalesi (waterfall, about 15 km), Kösedağ (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

98 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yakakent?

Sinop Dranaz Dağı, about 1 km by road; Sivritepe (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Yakakent?

Yakakent Merkez Cami, about 1 km by road; Hoca Ali Efendi Cami (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yakakent?

Start in Yakakent, visit Alaçam Çarşı Camii, then Sinop Erfelek Şelalesi, then Aşağıkoçlu Camii, then Kösedağ, then Öngöl Tepesi, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.