Things to Do in Burhaniye: 7 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Burhaniye

• 1 Historic
• 1 Ancient City
• 1 Nature
• 2 Beach
• 2 Attraction

While you are in Burhaniye, you can also see the highlights of Balıkesir province. These places are in other districts.

• Ayvalık Old Town — A coastal town of stone houses, narrow streets, old churches and olive-oil factories, on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2017. In antiquity it was known as Kydonia ('wild quince').
• Cunda (Alibey) Island — The only inhabited island of Ayvalık's 22 islands and the fourth-largest of Türkiye's Aegean islands, it is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
• Taksiyarhis Church — A metropolitan church built in 1873 on Cunda by the Greek Orthodox community in the name of the archangels Gabriel and Michael; it is the island's most important monument.
• Şeytan Sofrası (Devil's Table) — A table-shaped hill formed from the lava deposits of an extinct volcano, 8 km south of Ayvalık.
• Ayvalık Islands Nature Park — A 17,950-hectare nature park established in 1995 and covering 19 islands, where 752 plant species and 671 marine species have been recorded.
• Zağnos Paşa Mosque — Built in 1461 by Zağnos Paşa, vizier of Mehmed the Conqueror, this is the largest mosque in Balıkesir and the symbol of the city.

Practical Information for Visiting Burhaniye

Suggested time

1–2 days

Best time to visit

May to October

Places to visit

7 places

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  Burhaniye Olive Oil

  Burhaniye Olive Oil was registered as a protected designation of origin on 11 August 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 518). Product group: solid and liquid oils, including butter. Registered by: Burhaniye Chamber of Commerce.

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  Zeytinyağlı Enginar

  Artichokes grown in Burhaniye's fertile soil are cooked with olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs. Served cold, this dish is one of the classics of Aegean cuisine.

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  Papalina Tava

  Papalina fish from the Gulf of Edremit are dusted in flour and fried in olive oil. Served with lemon and rocket, this dish is a staple of the seaside restaurants in Burhaniye.

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  Höşmerim

  Höşmerim is made by browning fresh curd cheese in butter and sweetening it with sugar. It is Burhaniye's traditional dessert.

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  Olive Oil

  There are 18 olive oil factories in the district.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Burhaniye

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  Olive Growing Tradition

  Olive growing has been a tradition in Burhaniye for centuries. The olive harvest, carried out in November and December, becomes a community event, and the old olive oil factories form the region's industrial heritage.

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  Ören Tourism Culture

  Ören's seaside tourism, which developed from the 1960s onwards, has transformed Burhaniye's cultural make-up. The tradition of holiday homes and the seaside way of life are part of the district's modern identity.

Local Products

• Olive Oil — Burhaniye is one of Türkiye's most important olive oil production centres. The natural extra virgin olive oil produced from the olive groves of the Gulf of Edremit is known for its low acidity.
• Olive Oil Soap — Olive oil soaps made using traditional methods are among Burhaniye's standout handmade products.

Economy

Burhaniye's economy rests on olive growing, tourism and agriculture. The district includes one of the most productive olive-growing areas of the Gulf of Edremit. Ören's seafront brings significant income from summer tourism. Apart from olives, vegetables and fruit are grown in the district.

How to Get to Burhaniye

Burhaniye is 95 km from Balıkesir and 200 km from Izmir. Edremit Koca Seyit Airport is 25 km away. There are regular bus services from Istanbul and Izmir.

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Other Districts of Balıkesir

• Altıeylül 6 places Değirmenboğazı Nature Park, Zağnos Paşa Mosque and Balıkesir Clock Tower
• Ayvalık 12 places Cunda Island (Alibey Island), Şeytan Sofrası (Devil's Table) and Ayvalık Old Town
• Balya 8 places Balya Mine Workings, Balya Castle and İlyaslar Canyon
• Bandırma 7 places Kuşcenneti National Park, Kyzikos Ancient City and Bandırma Vapuru Museum
• Bigadiç 5 places Bigadiç Boron Mine (Bigadiç Bor Madeni), Bigadiç Hot Springs (Bigadiç Kaplıcaları) and Achyraus Ancient City Ruins (Achyraus Antik Kenti Kalıntıları)
• Dursunbey 7 places Alaçam Dağları (Alaçam Mountains), Suçıktı Mesire Yeri (Suçıktı Picnic Area) and Ulus Dağı (Ulus Mountain)
• Edremit 8 places Kazdağı (Mount Ida) National Park, Altınoluk Beach and Akçay Beach
• Erdek 5 places Kapıdağ Peninsula, Kyzikos Ancient City and Erdek Beach
• Gömeç 11 places Gömeç Shore, Madra Mountain and Karaağaç Cove
• Gönen 5 places Gönen Hot Springs, Asepsus Ancient City and Gönen Hot Spring Park
• Havran 5 places Havran Plain, Tebai Ancient City and Havran Castle
• İvrindi 8 places Mount Kaz, Mount Madra and İvrindi Castle
• Kareşi 9 places Balıkesir Castle (Karesi Castle), Zağnos Paşa Mosque and Complex and Balıkesir City Museum
• Kepsut 4 places Kepsut Plain, Çataldağ and Kepsut Plain and Peach Orchards
• Manyas 5 places Manyas Lake, Kuşcenneti National Park and Lake Manyas (Bird Lake)
• Marmara 9 places Marmara Island, Saraylar and Ancient Marble Quarries
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• Sındırgı 5 places Hisaralan Hot Springs, Yağcıbedir Carpet Museum and Sındırgı Castle
• Susurluk 6 places Susurluk Ayran Stop, Susurluk Bazaar Mosque and Susurluk Plain