Travel guide

Balıkesir

Balıkesir reaches from the Marmara islands to the Aegean coast and the interior. Ayvalık, Cunda, Ören and the thermal towns are popular in summer, while the province also has a strong olive and dairy tradition.

Marmara 1,284,517 20 Districts on the coast

Photo: Hustle77 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why visit

Balıkesir

ÖrenŞadırvanHisarköyKoca ÇınarMıhlı ÇayıSaatli CamiYeşilli CamiÇınarlı Cami

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Ören Read more

Şadırvan Read more

Hisarköy Read more

Koca Çınar Read more

Mıhlı Çayı Read more

Saatli Cami Read more

Yeşilli Cami Read more

Çınarlı Cami Read more

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Troas and Troyc. 3000 BCE, 500 CERead more

Nearby

Destinations

Cunda (Alibey Adası)

Local flavours

Keşkek · local specialtyBalıkesir Kaymaklısı · local specialtyHöşmerim · local specialtySura · local specialtyMafiş Tatlısı · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Zeytin Şekeri, Aromalı Zeytinyağları Ve Bitki ÇaylarıÇömlek Ürünleri, Desti, Küp, Sigara Tablası, Saksı Ve GüveçliklerYağcıbedir HalılarıBalıkesir KaymaklısıKaşık, Oklava, Kirkit, Ağızlık Ve BastonZili DokumalarıŞeftaliPirinçPeynirBalıkesir Kolonyasıİğne OyasıHöşmerim

Museums

Taksiyarhis Anıt MüzesiKuvayi Milliye MüzesiBandırma Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Hasan Baba YatırıBalıkesir Halk OyunlarıDüğün AdetleriBalıkesir Sünnet Gelenekleri / Düğün

Outdoor activities

DağcılıkSualtı Dalış, Maden AdalarıSualtı Dalış, Deli Mehmet Sığlığı 1 Ve 2Sualtı Dalış, Kerbala-AyvalıkMaden AdalarıDeli Mehmet Sığlığı 1 Ve 2Kerbala-AyvalıkAli Reis Sığlığı, Ayvalık

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Balıkesir Halk OyunlarıDüğün AdetleriBalıkesir Sünnet Gelenekleri / DüğünBalıkesir Türkü, Mani, Ağıt Ve TekerlemeleriGeleneksel Halk SanatlarıBalıkesir Doğum GelenekleriBalıkesir Seyirlik OyunlarıBalıkesir Askerlik Gelenekleri

9 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Rebetiko Otel İna Cunda Art Hotel Milo Cunda Ömer Ağa Konağı

249 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 83 records.

Hotel Grand RimedyaGrand Asya HotelBesob OtelBurhaniye Karakaş OtelKidalyo HotelMurat Reis Ayvalık

Districts and neighbourhoods

Altıeylül188,858 Population · 96 Neighbourhoods

4,498 Streets

Ayvalık75,815 Population · 34 Neighbourhoods

2,862 Streets

Balya12,296 Population · 46 Neighbourhoods

1,835 Streets

Bandırma169,476 Population · 55 Neighbourhoods

2,894 Streets

Bigadiç49,275 Population · 80 Neighbourhoods

2,483 Streets

Burhaniye68,370 Population · 40 Neighbourhoods

2,381 Streets

Dursunbey32,168 Population · 110 Neighbourhoods

2,124 Streets

Edremit176,251 Population · 47 Neighbourhoods

4,634 Streets

Erdek32,080 Population · 28 Neighbourhoods

1,422 Streets

Gömeç19,020 Population · 13 Neighbourhoods

1,216 Streets

Gönen75,730 Population · 101 Neighbourhoods

2,786 Streets

Havran28,152 Population · 34 Neighbourhoods

1,426 Streets

İvrindi31,295 Population · 70 Neighbourhoods

2,392 Streets

Karesi189,444 Population · 70 Neighbourhoods

4,141 Streets

Kepsut21,386 Population · 69 Neighbourhoods

1,603 Streets

Manyas17,650 Population · 50 Neighbourhoods

1,071 Streets

+ 4 Districts

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

EDO

Balıkesir Koca Seyit Havalimanı · Edremit

BZI

Balıkesir Merkez Havaalanı · Marmara

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0266 280 17 00

iktm10@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies364
Hospitals39
Police61
Taxi57

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Nearby provinces

Continue with these nearby provinces.

UNESCO

Marmara

Bursa

Gölyazı · Tuz Han · Koza Han

17 Districts Read the guide

UNESCO

Aegean

Manisa

Yeni Han · Bin Tepeler · Manisa Kalesi

17 Districts Read the guide

UNESCO

Marmara

Çanakkale

Parion · Gökçeada · Aynalı Çarşı

12 Districts Read the guide

UNESCO

Aegean

İzmir

Birgi · Bornova · Çandarlı

30 Districts Read the guide

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.