Ayışığı Monastery
Ayışığı Manastırı
The ruins of a Greek monastery on a hillside by the sea on the north coast of Cunda Island, with stone walls and arches facing the Aegean, a quiet and off-the-beaten-path photo spot.
Ayışığı Monastery (Ayışığı means "moonlight") is the ruin of a 19th-century Greek Orthodox monastery on the northern coast of Cunda Island. The surviving church walls, arches, and parts of the monastery buildings stand among olive groves and bays, and some restoration has been carried out in recent years. Far from the noise of the town, it is a pleasant place to watch the sea and the sunset in the evening. Nearby small bays such as Patriçia offer swimming. Admission is free, and it can be visited at any time of day. It is about 15 minutes by car or taxi from the Cunda town. Public transport is limited, so a car or bicycle is recommended. Some parts of the ruins may be fenced off, so watch your step.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rahmi M. Koç Museum Cunda (Taksiyarhis Church)
- Cunda Island (Alibey Adası)
- Ayvalık Islands Nature Park
- Şeytan Sofrası
- Saatli Mosque
- Taksiyarhis Church Museum
- Ayvalık Old Town
- Çınarlı Mosque