Things to do in Ayvalik

You can take walks in the center of Ayvalık and take photos of old Ayvalık houses. Many of the houses are old Greek houses and you might like their architecture. It will also be good to walk a little on the narrow and stony Ayvalık streets. You can also go to Ayvalık bazaar if you want.   

You can dive in Ayvalık. There are also courses for those who have never tried. There are almost 60 different diving spots for diving enthusiasts in Ayvalık. It is among the regions frequently preferred by divers.   

You can go to Sarımsaklı and swim in the sea and enjoy the sun and sea all day long. You can plan a boat tour for a day with sightseeing boats.   

You can organize a trip to Cunda Island. You can take a walk in the narrow cobblestone streets of Cunda, take photos, and dive into the blue waters while drinking your coffee at Taş Kahve. In the other half of the day, you can visit Sevim-Necdet Kent Library, Taksikaryis Church and Lovers Hill in Cunda.

You can go to Devil's Table and see what is said to be the footprint of the devil. You can catch the sunset at Devil's Table

You can go to Lesbos Island by ferries and make a different trip.

Ayvalık Aytaş Beach is the best place for swimming.

Be sure to visit Küçük Han. A space that hosts exhibitions, workshops and cafes. 

Located in Sakarya neighborhood, Ayvalık Rahmi M. Koç Museum has a collection similar to the museums in Istanbul, Ankara and Cunda. Archaeological artifacts are also on display.

Moyy Workshop: Linen designs, bags, ceramics...

Küçükköy: Historic houses, streets, cafes, galleries, mini workshops.

Macaron Neighborhood: Stroll through its streets and take a break in its cafes.

Sevim-Necdet City Library can be visited. Once a church, abandoned in 1924, Agios Yannis was restored in 2007 and opened as a city library and cafe. Be sure to watch the view of Agios Yannis, built on a hill overlooking Cunda. Taksiyarhis Church.The Orthodox church, built in 1873, bears the characteristics of Byzantine architecture. Hiking. Don't forget to hike, especially from Village II to the Monastery of Ai Dimitri Ta Salina and along the coast to the Monastery of Panayia. Ayvalık Excursion. A 10-minute walk from Ferahi Evler Hotel, Ayvalik is ideal for a day trip. Devil's Table, from where you can see the whole of Ayvalık and the Lesbos Islands, is a must-see. In addition, Tımarhane Island, Çıplak Tepe, İlkkurşun Hill have a panoramic view that will fascinate you.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our page for Ayvalık Hotels.