Marmara
BalıkesirThings to Do & Travel Guide
The coast where legendary mountains and olive groves meet
What Is This City Known For?
Balıkesir is home to the Kaz Mountains (known in ancient times as Mount Ida), which are said to be the setting for the legend of the Judgment of Paris in Greek mythology. The province is also known for its olive and olive oil production along the Aegean coast.
About
Balıkesir serves as a bridge between the Aegeanand Marmara regions. It is also a favorite among vacationers thanks to spots like Sarımsaklı and Şeytan Sofrası.
May–October
A flight to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport takes 4.5 hours by road from Istanbul.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
2-3 days
7 Accommodations
9 Restaurants
9 Things to See
10 Local Delicacies
How to Get There
By Air
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Havalimanı
By Bus
İstanbul, İzmir ve Bursa'dan düzenli seferler
By Car
D200 ve D550 karayolları üzerinden
How Many Days Will You Stay?
We create an ideal route based on your length of stay.
Balıkesir - 3 Days Itinerary
3 days plan generated from 9 attractions and 9 restaurants.
Breakfast: Cunda, Ayvalık, Balıkesir çevresinde
A restaurant on cobblestone streets, famous for its olive oil-based meze and selection of fish dishes
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsCunda Adası
An island famous for its stone houses and olive oil-based restaurants, built in the traditional Greek architectural style
⏱ Yarım days
Get DirectionsLunch: Ayvalık, Balıkesir çevresinde
The area around the fish market, known for its restaurants serving fresh seafood
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Şeytan Sofrası, Ayvalık, Balıkesir çevresinde
On a hill with a view of the island, simple tea and snacks to enjoy at sunset
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Cunda, Ayvalık çevresinde
Dinner on the island’s coast, featuring papalina and Aegean meze
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsKaz Dağları Milli Parkı
The forests and endemic vegetation of the legendary Mount Ida
⏱ Tam days
Get DirectionsLunch: Merkez, Balıkesir çevresinde
A classic neighborhood restaurant serving local kol böreği and höşmerim
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Ayvalık, Balıkesir çevresinde
The go-to spot along the coast for a generously filled pressed sandwich
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsKaz Dağları Milli Parkı Zirve Rotası
A hiking trail leading to the summit of Mount Ida
⏱ 1-2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Edremit, Balıkesir çevresinde
Herb-based dishes and olive oil-based dishes served among the olive groves
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsManyas Kuş Cenneti Milli Parkı
A national park on the shore of a lake that is home to hundreds of bird species
⏱ 2-3 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Manyas, Balıkesir çevresinde
Fish and home-cooked meals near the bird sanctuary
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Sındırgı, Balıkesir çevresinde
Home-cooked meals in the carpet-weaving villages of Yağcıbedir
⏱ 2 hours
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Things to Do in Balıkesir
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Cunda Adası
Rum mimarisi taş evleri ve zeytinyağlı restoranlarıyla ünlü ada
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Yokuşlu sokaklar
Ada girişinde ücretli otopark
Kaz Dağları Milli Parkı
Efsanevi İda Dağı'nın ormanları ve endemik bitki örtüsü
D
Dağlık patikalar, orta-zor
Manyas Kuş Cenneti Milli Parkı
Göl kıyısında, yüzlerce kuş türüne ev sahipliği yapan milli park
D
Yürüyüş yolları
Şeytan Sofrası
Ayvalık adalarının panoramik manzarasını sunan tepe
G
Araçla erişilebilir
Sarımsaklı Plajı
Ayvalık'ta uzun kumsal ve berrak sığ deniz
G
Erişilebilir
Kaz Dağları Milli Parkı Zirve Rotası
İda Dağı'nın zirvesine çıkan trekking rotası
R
Zorlu trekking
Kapıdağ Yarımadası
Marmara'ya uzanan tarihi yarımada
K
Erişilebilir
Sındırgı ve Yağcıbedir Halı Köyleri
Geleneksel Yağcıbedir halılarının dokunduğu köyler
D
Araçla
Manyas Gölü Kıyı Köyleri
Kuş cenneti çevresinde geleneksel köyler
K
Erişilebilir
Camping & Caravan Spots
No verified camping/caravan spot has been added for this city yet.
TV Shows & Films Filmed in Balıkesir
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More Cities in Marmara
Day Trips from Balıkesir
Cities within a 3-hour drive — distances and times from real route data.
Manisa
153.7 km · 1h 39min
Spil Dağı Milli Parkı, Sardes (Sart) Antik Kenti, Kula Peribacaları ve Volkanik Jeopark
Route and distanceÇanakkale
193 km · 2h 48min
Truva Antik Kenti, Gelibolu Yarımadası Tarihi Milli Parkı, Bozcaada
Route and distanceİzmir
204.3 km · 2h 2min
Kordon ve Konak hours Kulesi, Kemeraltı Çarşısı, Kemeraltı Çarşısı ve Kızlarağası Hanı
Route and distanceÇeşme
289.8 km · 2h 55min
Alaçatı Taş Sokakları, Alaçatı Sörf Plajı, Alaçatı Yel Değirmenleri
Route and distanceNearest Airports to Balıkesir
Road distance and drive time from the airport to the city centre (without traffic).
Balıkesir Merkez Havalimanı (BZI)
6.8 km to the centre, about 15 min
Balıkesir Koca Seyit Havalimanı (Edremit) (EDO)
87.9 km to the centre, about 1h 11min
Distance to Other Cities
Full distance table →Frequently Asked Questions
May–October
A flight to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport takes 4.5 hours by road from Istanbul.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
Ayvalık Zeytinyağı, Cunda Usulü Ahtapot, Balıkesir Höşmerimi are among the famous local foods you must try.
2-3 days
Top spots in Balıkesir include Cunda Adası, Kaz Dağları Milli Parkı, Şeytan Sofrası, Manyas Kuş Cenneti Milli Parkı.
Balıkesir offers accommodation in the following categories: Boutique Hotel, Guesthouse, Hotel, Resort.