The western coast of Balıkesir stretches from Ayvalık and Cunda to Edremit Gulf, Akçay, Altınoluk and Burhaniye. Developments in 2026 show how the area’s future connects tourism with transport, water and wastewater services, alongside efforts to spread visits beyond the swimming season. Success...
🏛️ Introduction
Balıkesir province reaches from the Sea of Marmara in the north to the Aegean coast in the west and south-west. These contrasting settings bring together blue coastal scenery and green uplands, making the province a popular destination for domestic travel.
🏖️ Coasts and islands...
Balıkesir: Aegean Beaches, Marmara Shores and Mount Ida
Location and character
Balıkesir province reaches both the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Its inland provincial capital, coastal towns, islands and mountain landscapes offer very different experiences, so choose your base according to...