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Things to Do in Ayvalik

There are plenty of things to do in Ayvalik. To begin with, one can hike up the hillock of Devil’s Table. From the top, one gets mesmerizing panoramic views of the city. Once you are done taking in the views of the skyline, you can head over to the Ida Dalis Merkezi which takes you to the best scuba diving spots near the city. Top tourist attractions in Ayvalik that you just cannot give a miss include the lovely beaches of Badavut and Sarimsakli Plaj, the ancient and serene mosques of Saatli Cami and Cinarli Camii, the splendid Orthodox Church of Taksiyarhis Kilisesi and the engrossing and engaging children’s toy museum of Ayvalik Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi.

While visiting the city, you have to visit the bustling Ayvalik Flea Market which has shopkeepers selling items such as household goods, clothes, souvenirs and even jewellery. You can also pay a visit to the Ayvalik Old Town which is full of narrow streets and pastel coloured houses.

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  • Devil's Table

    #1 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 4626 times in trip plans

    devil's table

    View Point, Family And Kids, Hill

    Seytan Sofrası Han Cafe Balıkesir / Ayvalık Seytan Tepesi 10410 Ayvalık/sarımsalık/Balıkesir

    N/A 24-hrs
    Details

    Near the suburb of Camlik, on top of a small hill, is the best viewpoint in Ayvalik. There, you’ll find a rock with a curious footprint called the Devil’s Feast. Apparently the Devil left it in the rock when he jumped over to Lesbos. From the top, you have wonderful panoramic sites of the pine forests, seas, islands and the city. There is no better place in Ayvalik to spend your sunset.

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  • Badavut Beach

    #2 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 4510 times in trip plans

    badavut beach

    Beach, Cafe, Restaurant, Tourist Center, Leisure, Family And Kids

    Badavut Beach, Ayvalik, Turkey

    N/A 24-hrs
    Details

    About 5km south of Ayvalik, this clean and un-crowded beach caters mostly to the Turkish locals rather than American and European tourists. So don’t be surprised if you see people heading into the water fully dressed. There are a number of cafes around if you feel like a bite. You can rent sunbeds and umbrellas from these restaurants. It’s probably the nicest beach in Ayvalik in which to just relax.

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  • Taksiyarhis Kilisesi

    #3 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 4190 times in trip plans

    taksiyarhis kilisesi

    Church, Religious Site, Garden, Family And Kids, Tower

    Ismet Pasa Mah. Marasal Cakmak Cad. AyvalIk Merkez, Ayvalik, Turkey

    N/A 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
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    This magnificent Orthodox Church built in 1873, is one of the most visited sites in Ayvalik. The highlights are:

    • The thirty metre high bell tower
    • The Corinthian capitals
    • Gardens and courtyards
    • Iron doors and windows
    • The various icons
    • The many frescoes

    Though the church looks somewhat dilapidated, what you see is actually the result of intense restoration work.

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  • Ayvalik Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi

    #4 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 3461 times in trip plans

    ayvalik rahmi m. koc muzesi

    Church, Museum, Family And Kids

    Namik Kemal Mahallesi Seref Sokak No: 6 A Alibey Adasi (Cunda), Ayvalik, Turkey

    4 TRY 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
    Details

    This children’s toy museum is an unexpected surprise to most who visit Ayvalik. The toys are exhibited in prettily lit glass cases. The museum is hosted inside the charming Taksiyarhis Church. Most of toys consist of vehicles, steam boats and dolls.

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  • Ida Dalis Merkezi

    #5 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 3316 times in trip plans

    ida dalis merkezi

    Water Body, Family And Kids, Scuba, Snorkeling

    Ayvalik limani ataturk meydani teknosa karsisi, Ayvalik

    N/A 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
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    This popular diving and snorkelling outfit is excellent for families. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. On the trip, they may even serve up some cocktails. The underwater world of the sea around Ayvalik is magical, and you get to see some fantastic red coral and rays. They even provide dives for the disabled.

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  • Saatli Cami

    #6 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 3805 times in trip plans

    saatli cami

    Mosque, Religious Site, Family And Kids, Architecture

    Fevzi Pasha Bazaar Quarter Sokak No: 21 Hours Range Mosque, Ayvalik, Turkey

    N/A 10:00 am - 03:00 pm
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    The name of this mosque roughly translates into ‘Hours Mosque’. The reference to time comes from the clock on the minaret. Originally though, the mosque was a church; the conversion happened in 1928. The mosque, which was completed in 1870, has a simple and elegant architecture.

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  • Ayvalik Flea Market

    #7 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 2131 times in trip plans

    ayvalik flea market

    Flea Market, Family And Kids

    Barbaros cad. 8.sok, Ayvalik, Turkey

    N/A 09:00 am - 09:00 pm
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    This second hand weekend market is highly popular with the locals. People may come from miles around to pick up a horde of goods from here. This can range from household good, jewellery, decoratives, clothes, oils, toys.

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  • Sarimsakli Plaj

    #8 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 4223 times in trip plans

    sarimsakli plaj

    Beach, Restaurant, Family And Kids

    Sarimsakli Plaji, 10400 Kucukkoy/Balikesir

    N/A 24-hrs
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    This simple beach is about 8km directly south of Ayvalik. It is long and wide, and has many seafood restaurants along its length. There are also casinos. Thanks to its size, you can usually find some uncrowded spot.

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  • Cinarli Camii

    #9 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 3445 times in trip plans

    cinarli camii

    Art And Culture, Art Gallery, Mosque, Religious Site, Family And Kids

    Ayvalik, Turkey

    N/A 10:00 am - 03:00 pm
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    Like the Saatli Mosque, this too was a church before it was converted into a mosque (the conversion happened in 1923). It was completed in 1790. The highlights are:

    • Corinthian arches
    • Gallery and altar
    • The gilded and marble iconostasis
    • The sycamore trees around the mosque.
    • The 38 metre high minarets.
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  • Ayvalik Old Town

    #10 of 10 Things to do in Ayvalik | Added 4411 times in trip plans

    ayvalik old town

    Church, Religious Site, Beach, Tour, Family And Kids, Architecture , Old Town

    Ismet Pasa Mah. Marasal Cakmak Cad. AyvalIk Merkez, Ayvalik, Turkey

    N/A 24-hrs
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    Central Ayvalik has a lovely Ottoman and Greek charm. The narrow streets and pastel colored corbelled houses are always teeming with local life, whether children or adults going about their business. The architecture is usually neo-classical. Two of the main attractions nearby are the Sarmisakli beach and the Taksiyarhis Church.

    See if you can get your hands on “A Walking Tour of Ayvalik”. The guide is one of the best ways to cover old town and catch all its attractions.

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