Şeytan Sofrası
A lava plateau on the hilltop south of town, overlooking the Ayvalık Islands and the bay, Şeytan Sofrası is the most famous sunset viewpoint on the north Aegean coast.
Şeytan Sofrası sits atop a volcanic-rock plateau in southern Ayvalık, about 150 meters above sea level. Its name comes from a hollow in the rock shaped like a giant's footprint. Locals say it is the Devil's footprint, and visitors toss coins into the railing enclosure to make a wish. From the lookout you get a 270-degree panorama of the Ayvalık Islands, Cunda Island and Sarımsaklı Beach. On clear days you can make out the Greek island of Lesbos, and at sunset the sea and islands glow gold in layers, making it the must-see view in town. There is a café and parking at the top, and admission is free. It is about 8 km from the old town, roughly 15 minutes by taxi or car. You can also take a minibus toward Sarımsaklı and change there. Summer sunsets bring heavy traffic and crowds, so arrive early. The summit is windy, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Badavut Beach
- Ayvalık Islands Nature Park
- Sarımsaklı Beach
- Cunda Island (Alibey Adası)
- Rahmi M. Koç Museum Cunda (Taksiyarhis Church)
- Ayvalık Old Town
- Saatli Mosque
- Çınarlı Mosque