Erdek district, Balıkesir, Turkey

Places to visit near Erdek

Erdek is a town in Erdek district, Balıkesir, Turkey, home to about 22,678 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 30 beaches & coast and 12 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Erdek Gulf (2 km), Kyzikos (8 km) and Edincik Ulu Cami (10 km).

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Erdek, Balıkesir
Erdek, Erdek district, Balıkesir, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erdek at a glance

Location
Erdek district, Balıkesir, Turkey
Population
about 22,678
Coordinates
40.3996° N, 27.7935° E
Places within 50 km
131 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Erdek

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Erdek: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erdek

81 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erdek. The closest is Baba Tepe (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Erdek

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erdek. The closest is Cumhuriyet Meydanı (1 km); the best-known is Kyzikos (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Erdek

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Erdek. The closest is Erdek Gulf (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Erdek

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Erdek. The closest is Hacı Ömer Camii (1 km); the best-known is Edincik Ulu Cami (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Erdek

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Erdek. The closest is Şahinburgaz (23 km); the best-known is Lake Kuş (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Erdek

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Erdek. The closest is Paşalimanı (21 km); the best-known is Koyun Island (27 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Erdek

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erdek
  2. 2 km Erdek Gulf · beach, Balıkesir
  3. 10 km Edincik Ulu Cami · mosque or dargah, Bandırma
  4. 6 km Last Bullet Monument · monument, Bandırma
  5. 6 km Kyzikos · heritage site, Erdek
  6. 11 km Kirazlı Monastery · monastery, Marmaraereğlisi
  7. 15 km Back to Erdek

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    Within 15 km of Erdek

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erdek by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2981Baba Tepe (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3671Cumhuriyet Meydanı (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3041Erdek Gulf (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1224Hacı Ömer Camii (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Şahinburgaz (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves810Paşalimanı (21 km)
    Museums39Bandırma Arkeoloji Müzesi (18 km)
    Waterfalls38Kirazlı Manastır Şelale (1 km)
    Other attractions46Paşalimani (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Kus Gölü (34 km)
    Churches22Kirazlı Monastery (15 km)
    Caves01Meşeli Mağarası (54 km)

    Erdek: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erdek?

    Erdek Gulf (beach, about 2 km), Kyzikos (heritage site, about 8 km), Edincik Ulu Cami (mosque or dargah, about 10 km), Last Bullet Monument (monument, about 14 km), Kirazlı Monastery (monastery, about 15 km), Bandırma Arkeoloji Müzesi (museum, about 18 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 30 beaches & coast, 12 mosques & dargahs, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erdek?

    Baba Tepe, about 2 km by road; Kese Tepesi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erdek?

    Cumhuriyet Meydanı, about 1 km by road; Muhla Kalesi (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Erdek?

    Erdek Gulf, about 2 km by road; Münferit Koyu (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erdek?

    Start in Erdek, visit Erdek Gulf, then Edincik Ulu Cami, then Last Bullet Monument, then Kyzikos, then Kirazlı Monastery, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erdek?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Erdek

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