Erek is a neighborhood in Başkale District, in Van Province, Türkiye. Erek lies at 1,986 m above sea level, 4.0 km from the İspiriz Dağı mountains. The nearest city is Yüksekova, 53 km to the southeast. Near the border: Iran, 15 km. Among the landmarks around are Saint Bartholomew Monastery (17.6 km).