Things to do in Balikesir

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Sarimsakli Beach

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Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Sarimsakli Beach, a popular beach in Sarimsakli. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Where to stay in Balikesir

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Ayvalik City Center

You'll enjoy the beaches and churches in Ayvalik City Center. You might want to make time for a stop at Ayvalık Flea Market or Markets.

Karesi

You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and museums in Karesi. You might want to make time for a stop at Martyrs' Park or Değirmen Boğazı Nature Park.

Altıeylül

Travelers like the monuments in Altıeylül, and Ataturk Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Istanbul

Istanbul

Oren Beach in Burhaniye (Balikesir province, Turkey) at sunset

Pelitkoy

Panaromic 1915 Canakkale Bridge in Canakkale, Turkey. World's longest suspension bridge opened in Turkey. Turkish: 1915 Canakkale Koprusu panoroma. Bridge connect the Lapseki to the Gelibolu.

Biga

Marmara Island view from Marmara Sea in Turkey.

Marmara

Soma

Soma

The house where poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy lived during his childhood

Bayramiç

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