Sarımsaklı Beach
Sarımsaklı Plajı
A fine-sand beach about 7 km long on the south side of Ayvalık, with shallow, calm water and many hotels and beach clubs, making it a top choice for family holidays.
Sarımsaklı, meaning "land of garlic," lies about 7 km south of Ayvalık. Its coast is a continuous stretch of soft golden sand running for several kilometers, with a gentle slope and shallow water that suit children. The beach is divided into a free public section and paid beach clubs, which offer sun loungers, parasols, and showers for about 200 to 500 lira per day, subject to change each year. Along the shore are many hotels, restaurants, and bars, and nightlife is lively in summer. A city minibus from the old town takes about 20 minutes. You can combine a visit with the sunset at the Devil's Table and Badavut Beach on the same day. The northern Aegean is fairly cool, so expect to need some time to adjust when entering the water around June.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Badavut Beach
- Şeytan Sofrası
- Ayvalık Islands Nature Park
- Ayvalık Old Town
- Çınarlı Mosque
- Saatli Mosque
- Taksiyarhis Church Museum
- Cunda Island (Alibey Adası)