AYVALIK DEVIL’S TABLE
AYVALIK DEVIL’S TABLE
The Devil’s Table is approximately 8 kilometers from Ayvalık and is located in its south. All Ayvalık Islands and Lesbos Island can be seen from the hill, which is actually a lava deposit. It is a place that attracts a lot of attention and is the subject of many stories with its appearance resembling a table and the footprint of the devil inside. Every year, countless visitors come to the region, which has a unique view. The Devil’s Table is a place you should definitely visit after coming to Ayvalık and swimming in the sea, and it will leave you unforgettable memories.
Where is the Devil’s Table? How to go?
Devil’s Table is a hill in Balikesir’s Ayvalık district.
It is possible to go to the Devil’s Table with your private vehicle. There is parking for vehicles. You also need to walk a little to see the Devil’s Table. If you are not going to come by private vehicle, it is possible to reach this fascinating place by taking the minibuses coming to Sarimsakli in Ayvalık and then taking the minibuses.
The Story of the Devil’s Table
The Devil’s Table is a place that has become the subject of legends with its both fascinating and mystical atmosphere. According to the legend, Greek people lived in Ayvalık in the 1500s. Among them, the Greek named Penelope is expelled by the church. Then Penelope, who is looking for another place to live, comes to the hill called the Devil’s Table today and starts to live here. The Greek people who stayed in Ayvalık suffered a lot because of the drought that year and they saw Penelope as the culprit. The people, who think that they will get rid of their difficulties by killing Penelope, come to the top. Learning that the people will come to the top, Penelope prepares the perfect table for them. The people, who cannot eat properly because of the drought, enjoy the feast at the table and forget to kill Penelope. While the Greek people are having their meal, Penelope escapes and escapes death. That’s why this hill is called the Devil’s Table.
What is done at the Devil’s Table?
You can watch the sea and the islands in a panoramic way and enjoy the unique view of the sunset. There are observation terraces especially for watching the sunset. There are also many restaurants and cafes where you can drink tea and coffee. If you want to witness this fascinating sunset and relax under the mystical atmosphere of the hill, you should definitely stop by the Devil’s Table.
The most visited place, which has become the symbol of the Devil’s Table, is undoubtedly the pit, which is thought to be the footprint of the devil. According to the legend, the devil is driven out, thinking that Zeus will be harmed. The devil, who is thought to have three legs, has one foot on the Devil’s Table. Others are on Mount Ida and Lesbos Island. This footprint found in the Devil’s Table is located at the far end of the hill and is surrounded by iron bars. Visitors throw money into this pit and make a wish or tie a ribbon.
Devil’s Table Entry Fee?
Entry to the Devil’s Supper is free. However, if you came with your private vehicle and will use the car park, a fee of 20 TL is charged.
