Things to see and do Ayvalik - Kydoniai

The beach of Sarmısaklı, 8 km away, accessible by dolmus, is the most beautiful in the area. It is a large sandy spit that stretches for 4 km south of the town. Don't be afraid of the translation of its name!(Sarmısaklı plaj means "the garlic beach"). The beach is very crowded as it is one of the stops for tour operators and a large part of it is overrun by hotels and restaurants. But if you are willing to walk a bit, you will discover secluded corners like Badavut Bay, further west, where there are small, quieter restaurants.

The cobbled streets behind the waterfront, facing the docks, are delightful. The atmosphere is friendly, everyone seems to know each other. Numerous pensions, small shops and the welcoming terraces of restaurants with colorful shopfronts await you. It is very cute. Dalkıran Mehmetağa and Fevzi Çakmak avenues are worth seeing. You can also head to the end of the docks at the place called Çamlık (the sea being on the right). A market is held every Thursday and gives you a good insight into the life of the locals.