Ayvalik, Turkey

Information About Of Ayvalik, Turkey

Known as Kidonia in the early ages, Ayvalık's history dates back centuries. Ayvalik, which has traces of Misya, Hittite, Phrygian, Lydian, Roman, Greek, Ottoman, has hosted many visitors from past to present. Ayvalık is located on the shores of both the Marmara Sea and the Aegean Sea. There are beautiful blue flag beaches, natural beauties and many historical places. Ayvalık, where many local and foreign tourists, including Istanbul Turkey, Balıkesir and Bursa Turkey people, have turned the holiday route, offers a full holiday despite its small size. Ayvalik has a Mediterranean climate and is an ideal holiday center for nature lovers and sea enthusiasts. If you want to spend a few days and have a quiet and peaceful holiday, you can take a look at our list of Balikesir and Ayvalık Places to Visit.

Places to Visit in Ayvalik, Turkey

We have compiled the places, historical places and natural beauties of Ayvalık, which is as important as Erdek and Edremit, in Balıkesir. You can add additional points of interest that you see in Ayvalık and you can tell us what you think about Ayvalik from the comments section.

Ayvalik Turkey, Devil Table

This area, which is the result of volcanic events, is 8 km from Ayvalık Center. The name of Satan Table, which you can go for a unique view, goes back to ancient times. You should especially see Satan's Footprint, which is not visited by foreign tourists, and add Satan Sofrası to Ayvalik Places to Visit.

Ayvalik Turkey, Cunda Island

The 22 islands in Ayvalık are inhabited only on Cunda Island, also known as Alibey Island. You can reach Cunda Island by ferry service and by road every hour. Although it receives thousands of visitors every year, you can spend peaceful times with its unspoiled nature and sea, with the Cretan cuisine culture. Even if you do not stay in Cunda Island, which is the most important holiday center of Ayvalık, you should definitely stop by during your Ayvalık holiday.

Ayvalik Bazaar

While walking through the historic Ayvalik Houses, you can find local shops where you can buy souvenirs for your loved ones and restaurants where you will meet the Aegean flavors. Ayvalik Bazaar, small but constantly in motion. You should visit this place where you will be alone with history in narrow cobbled streets during your Ayvalık holiday.

Ayvalik Turkey, Sarimsakli

One of the favorite Ayvalık regions, Sarımsaklı has become one of the holiday spots you should visit with its golden sands and blue cool sea. With 22 beaches, the most popular Badavut Beach in Sarimsakli is a quiet place to go for relaxation. It is possible to reach Sarımsaklı in about 10 minutes from Ayvalık. Sarimsakli is the most important sightseeing point of Ayvalik with its magnificent Sarimsakli beach, sea and natural beauties and it is one of the must-see places before you die.

Ayvalik Turkey, Ayazma Church

Ayazma Church, which has witnessed the history of Ayvalık and is one of the most important historical buildings of Ayvalık, was built in 1890 when a child saw the Virgin Mary in her dreams. During the exchange period, it became an olive oil factory and was expropriated in 2011. We recommend holidaymakers who want to include historical textures during their holiday in Ayvalık.

Ayvalik Turkey, Church of Agios Yannis (Clock Mosque)

The Greeks who went during the exchange period left behind many historical monuments. Located in Ayvalik Center, this church was built in 1850 and is now known as Saatli Mosque. Agios Yannis Church, which has been witnessing Ayvalık history for a long time, is a historical place to add to your Ayvalık Places to Visit list.

Ayvalik Turkey, Taksiyarhis Memorial Museum

Since 2012, it is the oldest and even the first church of the city which was opened as a museum. Taksiyarhis Church, which is interesting for its craftsmanship and garlic stone, is a nice alternative to your list of places to visit in Ayvalık.

Accommodation in Ayvalik, Balikesir Turkey

Ayvalık, one of the peaceful corners of the Aegean Region, has become popular day by day and therefore accommodation alternatives have increased considerably. Apart from Ayvalik Boutique Hotels, apart hotels, Sarimsakli Hotels that you can find in almost any budget, Ayvalik holiday rentals and Ayvalik vacation rentals can also be included in your options. Dream of Holiday,  which is one of the most important representatives of villa rentals and vacation rentals sector,has continues in  Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, and now in Ayvalık, Cunda Island and Sarımsaklı. You can get weekly, seasonal, monthly or daily rent opportunities in Ayvalık, Sarımsaklı rental cottage and Cunda Holiday homes, you can get support from our Call Center around the clock.

Transfers in Ayvalik, Balikesir Turkey

 Ayvalık is a popular area as well as away from the noise of the metropolitan city. You can easily reach it by air, road and sea. You can take a 2-hour sea cruise from Istanbul to Yenikapı-Bandırma and Bostancı-Bandırma ferry services, then a 3-hour Bandırma-Ayvalık journey. You can reach this charming district of Balıkesir by regular bus services from all cities, especially Bursa, Ankara Turkey, Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya Turkey. The nearest airport is Ayvalık, Edremit Koca Seyit Airport, 45 km from the property. With Arsis Vip, which combines 7/24 support, superior quality and service with private rental vehicles and Edremit - Ayvalik VIP transfers, you can safely leave for a pleasant holiday cruise. You can contact the Call Center for detailed information

For the Ayvalik holiday villas and Ayvalik Apartments options that change during the summer season, your early decision will provide a more economical holiday.