Ayvalık
Olive oil, old stone houses and island sunsets on the North Aegean.
Ayvalık is a North Aegean town built on olive oil, with a maze of old Greek stone houses, converted soap and oil factories, and a necklace of small islands offshore.
It is a favourite of Istanbul locals and still feels authentic. We plan it around food, slow mornings in the old town and evenings on Cunda island.
What to see in Ayvalık
The places worth your time — and the ones we build a day around.
Planning Ayvalık
The practical answers, before you book anything.
May–June and September–October.
2–3 days.
About 2 hours by road from Izmir Airport; Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) at Edremit is closer.
Ayvalık: common questions
Is Ayvalık good for a relaxed holiday?
Yes. It is known for slow food, olive oil and sunsets rather than nightlife.
What is Ayvalık known for?
Olive oil, its well-preserved old Greek houses, Cunda island and the Ayvalık toast sandwich.
Which of these is your kind of day?
Tell us what pulls at you and we will build Ayvalık around it — the right hours, the right guide, and an honest word on what to skip. How we charge is set out in How we work.