The Most Preferred Beaches In Balıkesir
The Most Preferred Beaches In Balıkesir
Balıkesir has many blue flag beaches on both the Marmara Sea and the Aegean Sea. While the district of Erdek has a coast to the Sea of Marmara, the districts of Ayvalık, Edremit, Burhaniye and Gömeç have a coast to the Aegean Sea. Since its beautiful blue flag beaches are frequently visited by local and foreign tourists in the summer months, they can be quite crowded. Balıkesir beaches have a very clean sea and a coastal structure consisting of sand and pebbles. Balıkesir is frequently preferred for sea holidays in summer with its beautiful beaches along the long coastline.
1.Ayvalık Sarımsaklı Beach
Sarımsaklı Beach, which is 80 km away from Balıkesir city center, is 7 km away from Ayvalık town center. It is also possible to reach the beach by private car or by bus-minibus lines departing from the center of Ayvalık. Sarımsaklı Beach which has a shallow sea, has a cold and salty water. It is preferred by many local and foreign tourists with its long coastline, clean sea and sandy beaches. Sarımsaklı Beach, which is a private and public beach, can be very crowded in summer, so it is recommended to go early.
2.Badavut Beach
Badavut Beach, another blue flag beach of Balıkesir, is located in Ayvalık district. Badavut Beach, which is 12 km away from the center of Ayvalık town, has a length of 200 m, a width of 15 m and has a sandy structure. The sea of Badavut Beach is shallow, clean and has cold and salty water. Along with the public beach, which can be accessed free of charge, there are also private businesses on the beach.
3.Patariça Bay
Pateriça Bay is located at the northern end of Cunda Island in Balikesir’s Ayvalık district. The water of the bay is quite clean and shallow and is warmer than elsewhere in the region. The bay is less crowded and quiet as it is located in an area of the island that is difficult to access. Along with the beaches that can be entered for free, there are also private businesses in the bay.
4.Altınkum Beach
Altınkum beach, located in Zeytinli Neighborhood of Edremit district of Balıkesir, is 9 km away from the district center. Altinkum beach, which is among the blue flag beaches, is very clean, cool and shallow. The beach is 200 m long and 40 m wide. Although the entrance to Altinkum Beach is free, there are also private businesses.
5.Kurbağalı Dere Beach
Kurbağalı Dere Beach is one of the blue flag beaches in Erdek district of Balıkesir. The beach, located between Erdek town center and the ferry port, has a length of 1 km and a width of 5 m. There is also a walking and cycling path running parallel to the beach on the beach. The beach, which is centrally located, has private businesses next to the public beach.
6.Oren Beach
Oren Beach is in Burhaniye district of Balıkesir has been among the blue flag beaches since 2007. The beach is 5 km away from the town c enter and has a length of 600 m and a width of 25 m. The sea of the beach, which has a sandy structure, is clean and a little cold. Although the entrance to the beach is free, there are also private businesses.
7.Avşa Island
The island of Avşa, which is connected to the Marmara district of Balıkesir, is famous for its sea and has beautiful bays. Altınkum Bay, Tavşanlı Bay, Manastır Bay, Atanaş Bay are some of them. Although it is a bit difficult to reach the bays, it is easier to reach the bays with boat tours. You can reach the island of Avşa by ferry in 3 hours from Istanbul and in 2 hours from Erdek.
8.Karaagac Beach
Karaagac Beach is connected to the Gömeç district of Balıkesir and is 8 km away from the district center. Karaağaç Beach, which has a very clean, shallow and cool sea, has a beach consisting of pebbles and sand. There are also many olive trees around the beach. Although the entrance to the beach is free, there are also private businesses.
