Balıkesir, with its wide beaches and Mediterranean evenings, is a cultural paradise with endless places to visit and cities. This city, which is a city of agriculture and tourism, is partly located in Marmara and partly in the Aegean Region. It is known for its abundance of historical sites and natural beauties.

How to Get to Balıkesir?

Transportation by Sea

Sea bus from Istanbul; or you can reach Bandırma by options such as ferry. 

Air Transportation

Although there is Balıkesir Central Airport, the flights are currently only used for private flights. For this reason, Koca Seyit Airport in Edremit is generally preferred. It is an advantage to have options such as shuttle service from this airport. 

Road Transportation

There are bus services to Balıkesir from most cities in Turkey. You can find Balikesir bus services from almost every company.

For those who want to come by private vehicle, transportation is very comfortable thanks to the newly built roads. 

Balıkesir's Popular Beaches

Simsakli Beach

Ayvalık Sarimsakli beach is 7 km from the center. It offers you a unique experience with its hot sand and ice-cold water. Although its water is a bit salty and cold, it is famous for its clarity and beauty. The beach offers you unique views. While some parts of the sea are shallow, some parts are deep. It offers you a great holiday opportunity thanks to the many hotels, restaurants or cafes around it. In addition, evening beach activities continue. We recommend you to stop by in the evenings, and we recommend those who go for the sea to go early. From time to time, there may be space problems. If you are planning a holiday around Sarimsakli Beach, you can check our Sarimsakli Beaches Hotels page.

Ayvalık Badavut Beach 

It is about 12 km away from the center of Ayvalık. It has a length of 200 meters. It offers unique experiences in terms of scenery. This beach, whose water is very cold, is famous for being shallow, clean and clear. 

Akçay Altinkum Beach

You can visit this beach, which is in the center of Akcay, free of charge. For pleasure after the sea, you can easily visit its backyard. Even though the public beach located inside the arcade is quite crowded, it is quite beautiful.

The entrance of the clean and clear water has a slightly stony structure. For this reason, it is recommended to use sea shoes.

Other Popular Beaches in Balıkesir

• Edremit Büyükşehir Municipality Antandros Public Beach
• Ayvalık Cennet Island Bay
• Erdek Tatlısu Public Beach
• Burhaniye Ören Public Beach

Popular Provinces of Balıkesir

Ayvalik

Ayvalık, which is one of the most important cities of Balıkesir in terms of marine tourism, attracts the attention of foreign tourists as well as domestic tourists. It is possible to find countless beaches in this province, which has been open to settlement for a very long time.

Famous for its beaches It can be said that there are many historical places and touristic places apart from the fact that there are many Greek and Greek influences. Besides, it is a good alternative for those who want to go to the Greek Islands or who want to come from there. You can visit our Ayvalık Hotels page to view the beautiful facilities in Ayvalık.

Bandirma

The province of Bandırma, which means a reliable port, is as famous for its industry as its ports; It has become a place. It is one of the most developed locations in Balıkesir. To view the beautiful facilities in Bandırma, Bandırma Hotels< /a> You can visit our page.

Nature tourism is also in the foreground, as there are natural beauties such as Kaz Mountains besides sea tourism. It is a very good place for those who are looking for a city with plenty of natural beauties besides its colorful streets.
You can visit our Edremit Hotels page to view the beautiful facilities in Erdemit.

Erdek

Erdek, which is a peninsula, has many places to visit besides its beaches. There are many sightseeing points such as museums, spas and the Ancient City.
You can visit our Erdek Hotels page to view the beautiful facilities in Erdek.

Susurluk

It is especially famous for its buttermilk and toast. The most important feature of this city, which is one of the most important cities, is the abundance of recreational facilities.
You can visit our page Susurluk Hotels to view the beautiful facilities in Susurluk.

Burhaniye

The other important point of Burhaniye, which contributes to sea tourism with its beaches on the Rhine, is olive and olive oil production.
You can visit our Burhaniye Hotels page to view the beautiful facilities in Burhaniye.

Symbolic Places in Balıkesir

• Clock Tower 
• Historical Ayvalık streets and houses
• Zağanos Pasha Mosque

Popular Museums in Balıkesir

• Rahmi Koç Museum
• Bandırma Archeology Museum
• Visible Mosaic and Open Air Museum
• Kuvayi Milliye Museum
• Palaces Open Air Museum

Hot Springs in Balikesir

• Hisaralan Thermal Spring 
• Susurluk Hot Spring

Places to visit in Balikesir

Balıkesir's Islands

Cunda Island

Cunda Island, which is known as the only livable island despite having 22 islands connected to Ayvalık, still offers an exquisite view for visitors. Its other name is Alibey Island.

The Greek and Greek influences are very famous; You can find various buildings, houses and museums on the streets of this island. The island is famous for its churches and different houses. It is famous for its dishes and appetizers as well as for its dishes. Nightlife is also very rich.

Siklar Hill, which has become a symbol of Cunda Island, awaits you behind its colorful streets.

Transportation is possible both by boat and by car.
Visit our Cunda Island Hotels page to view the beautiful facilities on Cunda Island.

Avsa Island

In 3 hours by ferry from Istanbul, Erdek, which you can reach by a 2-hour journey from this island, is also a lot apart from the sea. it is possible to do activities. While accompanying its wonderful view, it enchants everyone with its lively atmosphere. The island, where entertainment areas are also abundant, is very interesting in terms of tourism.

Devil's Table

The Devil's Table is a restaurant with a beautiful view that lays Ayvalık and Lesbos Islands at your feet. is the place. With his legend, he claims that the footsteps of the devil are there.

Heaven Hill

It is a place that should be visited especially by those who want to watch the sunset. Along with its sitting areas, it also offers you the opportunity to have a picnic.

Although not as crowded as the Devil's Table, Cennet Tepesi is also one of the places of interest. Therefore, those who want to find a place are recommended to go early.

Küçükkköy (New arohori)

This village, which attracts attention with its many art galleries, museums and stone houses; You can visit in 1 hour.
It is a mini holiday paradise with its lively streets and colorful people. To examine the beautiful facilities in Kükkkk, Kucukkoy-hotels You can visit our page.

Natural Beauties of Balıkesir

Manyas Bird Lake Paradise

It is a lake located in the vicinity of Bandırma, with a park next to it. Birds' migration Thanks to his stop by while he was there, his name was named Bird Lake. known as. Besides, many living species; It also lives in the fresh water of the lake.
Bird's Lake For the beautiful facilities located around the paradise Bird's Lake; You can visit our Paradise Hotels page.

Kaza Mountains

It is at the top of the must-see places. It awaits nature lovers with its greenery and enchanting nature.
You can visit our Kazdaglari Hotels page for beautiful facilities located around Kaz Mountains. .

Hasan Drowned Pond

Located in the Kaz Mountains National Park, this pond offers a pleasant picnic experience. Akçay – It is on the way to Altınoluk. This green area, where you can stand on the water and have a picnic that way, is a natural wonder. 

Family Activities You Can Do With Your Children in Balıkesir 

• Excursion to Kaz Mountains National Park
• Ayvalık Kozak Plateau
• Boat Tours 

Sports to be done in Balıkesir

Water sports

One of the first places that comes to mind when it comes to underwater diving is the province of Ayvalık. This is because of the richness and evil of coral reefs. Knowing in weather conditions, the water is clear. 

Alternative Sports Options

• Sailing
• Swimming

What to eat in Balıkesir?

Balıkesir Cuisine, blended from both the Aegean Region and the Marmara Region, hosts a wide variety of dishes. It is possible to find the following flavors in every region of Balıkesir.

• Ayvalık Toast
• Marine Products
• Susurluk Buttermilk
• Black Mulberry Juice
• Faith
• Olive and olive oil
• Milk products (cheese, yoghurt), Curd cheese
• Curd Cookies and Curd Dessert
• HöI'm shy
• Balıkesir Kaymaklısı
• Chicken Ravioli
• Clove Bread
• Mafis Dessert

Balıkesir City Transportation

You can use public transportation by buying a card and loading money into it. However, some places cannot be reached after certain hours.

There are also options such as bike, taxi or boat rental.

Although nightlife in Balıkesir is much more common in its provinces, it is also quite common in the center.