Ayvalık travel guide with its historic streets, scent of olive oil and cultural texture
Ayvalık's historic Greek houses, Saatli Mosque, the Art Village Küçükköy, and Cunda Island offer visitors a route full of discovery in all four seasons.
Ayvalık forms a cultural route waiting to be discovered in all four seasons with its historic Greek houses made of Sarımsak Stone, streets smelling of olive oil and soap, the Saatli Mosque converted from a church, Küçükköy which stands out with its art workshops, and the Devil's Table with its unique view.
The memory of stone in the streets
Ayvalık traces the traces of the past for its visitors with its narrow side streets, side-by-side stone houses, and wooden doors, alongside its main avenues.
Enriched by olive oil and soap production in the 19th century, the region stands out as one of Western Anatolia's important port centers.
Architectural importance of Sarımsak Stone
The volcanic Sarımsak Stone, in pink and rose tones, has been widely used in door, window, and facade decorations in the region due to its easily workable structure.
Thick stone walls provide an important insulation advantage by keeping buildings cool in summer and warm in winter.
Saatli Mosque from church to mosque
Located in Fevzi Paşa Neighborhood and serving as the Hagios Ioannis Church for many years, the structure was rebuilt in 1869-1870.
The clock added to the bell tower of the structure, which was converted into a mosque after the population exchange, gave rise to its present name.
Macaron and historic neighborhoods
The Macaron district, whose official name is Hayrettinpaşa, continues to be known by its old name with its narrow streets and traditional texture.
The market set up on Barbaros Street on Thursdays creates a pleasant walking and discovery route for those visiting the region.
Küçükköy's transformation from migrations to art
Known by its historical name meaning the village of the Janissaries, Küçükköy is today recognized as an Art Village with its ceramic workshops and art galleries.
This geography, settled by Bosnians coming from the Balkans after the Greek population, harbors a rich history of migration and culture.
Unique Aegean view of Devil's Table
Located eight kilometers south of Ayvalık center, the hill formed by extinct volcanic lava deposits offers a wide Aegean view.
The large shape on the hill, resembling a footprint, is protected within an iron cage and is known for the folk legends in the region.
Escape route to Cunda Island
Officially named Alibey Island, the island was opened to highway transportation in 1964 with a connection considered Turkey's first strait bridge.
The island, which connects Lale Island to the mainland and is referred to as Moskhonisi in Greek sources, stands out with its Aegean cuisine and historical texture.