Erdek
Turkey · Bal?kesirTR
District and municipality in Balıkesir, Turkey
Erdek is a municipality and district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its area is 307 km2, and its population is 32,021 (2024). Located on the Kapıdağ Peninsula, on the north coast of the Gulf of Erdek at the south of the Sea of Marmara, Erdek is a popular domestic holiday destination with several hotels dating back to the 1960s. The surrounding area has a rugged geology and topography with evergreen wooded areas and large olive groves. It is dominated by Mt Dindymus (782m). Erdek district also included the islands of Koyun and Paşalimanı.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 32,963
- Coordinates
- 40.400, 27.793
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Erdek
Erdek belongs to Bal?kesir, Turkey and has the feel of a compact town. Around 32,963 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, nightlife and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Erdek
Nature in Erdek
(1)On the nature side, Erdek offers Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Erdek is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Erdek
(1)Nightlife in Erdek covers Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Erdek.
Sports in Erdek
(1)Sports lovers get Biking. Everything listed here comes from what Erdek is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Erdek
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Erdek stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Erdek are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Bal?kesir. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Erdek that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erdek known for?
- Erdek, in Bal?kesir, Turkey, is best known for nature, nightlife and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 32,963 residents.
- What can you do in Erdek?
- Recorded activities in Erdek include Islands, Nightlife and Biking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Erdek?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Erdek stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Erdek located?
- Erdek is located in Bal?kesir, Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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