Ayvacık district, Canakkale, Turkey

Places to visit near Ayvacık

Ayvacık is a town in Ayvacık district, Canakkale, Turkey, home to about 6,879 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Paleo Gargara Antik Kenti (14 km), Assos (17 km) and Yeşilyurt Camii (19 km).

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Ayvacık, Canakkale
Ayvacık, Ayvacık district, Canakkale, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ayvacık at a glance

Location
Ayvacık district, Canakkale, Turkey
Population
about 6,879
Coordinates
39.6011° N, 26.4047° E
Places within 50 km
180 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Ayvacık

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ayvacık: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ayvacık

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ayvacık. The closest is Cocylium (10 km); the best-known is Paleo Gargara Antik Kenti (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ayvacık

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ayvacık. The closest is Kadırga Plajı (16 km); the best-known is Assos (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ayvacık

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ayvacık. The closest is Ahmetusta Tepesi (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ayvacık

36 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ayvacık. The closest is Monopetra (33 km); the best-known is Tenedos (51 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Tenedos · river spot · Bozcaada · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Monopetra · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~33 km
  • Büyük Maden Island · river spot · Canakkale · ~36 km
  • Maden Adası · river spot · Ayvalık · ~36 km
  • Selli · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~40 km
  • Panagia · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~40 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Ayvacık

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ayvacık. The closest is Behramkale Köyü Murat Hüdavendigar Cami (17 km); the best-known is Yeşilyurt Camii (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ayvacık

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Ayvacık. The closest is Mıhlı Şelalesi Kaz Dagları (9 km); the best-known is Mıhlı Waterfall (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ayvacık

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ayvacık
  2. 5 km Ayvacık Dam · dam, Ayvacık
  3. 9 km Paleo Gargara Antik Kenti · heritage site, Ayvacık
  4. 6 km Yeşilyurt Camii · mosque or dargah, Ayvacık
  5. 4 km Adatepe Olive Oil Museum · museum, Ayvacık
  6. 30 km Assos · beach, Ayvacık
  7. 17 km Back to Ayvacık

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How to reach Ayvacık

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ayvacık by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3972Cocylium (10 km)
    Beaches & coast2344Kadırga Plajı (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3037Ahmetusta Tepesi (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3036Monopetra (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1624Behramkale Köyü Murat Hüdavendigar Cami (17 km)
    Waterfalls1319Mıhlı Şelalesi Kaz Dagları (9 km)
    Museums711Adatepe Olive Oil Museum (22 km)
    Other attractions69Neandreia (22 km)
    Churches69Ταξιάρχης (40 km)
    Caves78Asmali Konaklar (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Kazdağı National Park (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Ayvacık Dam (5 km)
    Parks01Çanakkale Şehitleri Anıtı (65 km)

    Ayvacık: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ayvacık?

    Paleo Gargara Antik Kenti (heritage site, about 14 km), Assos (beach, about 17 km), Yeşilyurt Camii (mosque or dargah, about 19 km), Neandreia (attraction, about 22 km), Adatepe Olive Oil Museum (museum, about 22 km), Ayvacık Dam (dam, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ayvacık?

    180 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 23 beaches & coast, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ayvacık?

    Cocylium, about 10 km by road; Paleo Gargara Antik Kenti (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ayvacık?

    Kadırga Plajı, about 16 km by road; Assos (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ayvacık?

    Ahmetusta Tepesi, about 20 km by road; Çığrı Dağ (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ayvacık?

    Start in Ayvacık, visit Ayvacık Dam, then Paleo Gargara Antik Kenti, then Yeşilyurt Camii, then Adatepe Olive Oil Museum, then Assos, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ayvacık?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Ayvacık

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ayvacık’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ayvacık on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.