Balıkesir Province

Beaches and lighthouses in Balıkesir

Coastal Gems

Balıkesir’s coastline spans both the Aegean and Marmara Seas, offering a mix of expansive sandy stretches and maritime landmarks. This collection includes the granite-framed shores of Ayvalık, the high-silica sands of Sarımsaklı, and the Blue Flag beaches of Burhaniye. Navigational history is represented by historic lighthouses on Marmara and Paşalimanı Islands, while the island beaches of Avşa and Marmara provide swimming spots characterized by clear waters and natural rock formations.

Coastal Gems — Map

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Badavut Plajı

Sandy beach in Ayvalık known for its shallow waters and surrounding granite rock formations.

B

Sarımsaklı Plajı

One of the longest sandy beaches in Turkey, featuring high-silica sand and numerous seaside facilities.

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C

Beach

Secluded beach located on the southern coast of Marmara Island.

D

Asmalı Feneri

Historic lighthouse situated on the eastern coast of Marmara Island near Asmalı village.

E

Bandırma Red Lighthouse

Distinctive red navigational beacon located at the entrance of the Bandırma harbor.

F

Pelitköy Bağlarburnu Sahili

Sandy coastline in the Pelitköy district of Burhaniye, overlooking the Gulf of Edremit.

G

Topağaç Kumsalı

Expansive sandy beach on the southeastern shore of Marmara Island, bordered by agricultural land.

H

Mavi Bayrak Plajı

Blue Flag certified beach in Burhaniye, recognized for water quality and environmental management.

I

Balyozburnu Feneri

Coastal lighthouse located on the northern tip of Marmara Island.

J

Paşalimanı Feneri

Navigational lighthouse serving the waters around Paşalimanı Island in the Marmara Sea.

K

Öğretmenler Mahallesi Halk Plajı

Public beach in Burhaniye awarded with the Blue Flag for its cleanliness and facilities.

L

Dalyan Public Beach

Sandy public beach located near Bandırma on the Marmara Sea coast.

M

Livatya Plajı

Urban beach area in Bandırma providing access to the Marmara Sea.

N

Çınarlı Plajı

Popular sandy beach on the western coast of Avşa Island.

O

Kumburnu Plajı

Narrow sandy peninsula on Avşa Island offering shallow waters on both sides.

P

Altınkum Plajı

Notable beach on Avşa Island named for its fine, golden sand.

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