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Things to see in Samandağ (Turkey): 8 places and when to go
Samandağ is a town in Turkey with around 94,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Temples (3), Nature (2). The best known are Musa Dagh, Jebel Aqra and Vespasianus Titus Tunnel. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 36.1171, 35.9333
- Population
- About 94,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · Temples (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 467 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jebel Aqra, at 1,717 m.
What to see in Samandağ
The places in and around Samandağ, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Musa DaghMountain in Hatay Province, Turkey7.4 km
- Jebel AqraMountain on the Syria–Turkey border19 km
- Vespasianus Titus TunnelAncient water tunnel situated in Turkey731 m
- Monastery of Saint BarlaamGeorgian monastery in Turkey20 km
- Monastery of Saint Simeon Stylites the YoungerMonastery in Turkey9.6 km
- Surp Asdvadzadzin churchChurch in Samandağ, Hatay, Turkey3.7 km
- House of the Drinking ContestArchaeological site in Samandağ, Hatay, Turkey932 m
- Musadağ MuseumMuseum in Samandağ District3.8 km
When to go to Samandağ
The best time to visit Samandağ is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:48
- FebPossible10:41
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:55
- JunBest time14:27
- JulPossible14:14
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. In April, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Samandağ
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 467 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Samandağ?
The best known: Musa Dagh, Jebel Aqra, Vespasianus Titus Tunnel, Monastery of Saint Barlaam, Monastery of Saint Simeon Stylites the Younger. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Samandağ?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33.
How do you get to Samandağ?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 467 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Samandağ as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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