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Ayvalık Islands Nature Park

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Ayvalık Islands Nature Park

Ayvalık, Balıkesir

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A protected area covering 19 islands off Ayvalık and the surrounding sea, known for boat tours and rich underwater life.

Safety warning

Follow life jacket rules on boat tours; do not leave litter in the protected area.

Its story

Ayvalık Islands Nature Park was declared in 1995, covering 19 of the islands around Ayvalık and the surrounding sea. Most of the roughly 18,000-hectare area is sea surface. Hundreds of plant species, including endemic ones, and many marine species have been recorded in the park. The islands' coves can be explored on daily boat tours from Ayvalık and Cunda; the islands can be viewed from above at Şeytan Sofrası.

Key facts

Area
About 17,950 ha (mostly sea)
Declared
1995

Trip purpose

  • Seasonal
  • Photography

Location

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39.29500, 26.62833

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayval%C4%B1k_Adalar%C4%B1_Tabiat_Park%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayval%C4%B1k_Islands_Nature_Park