Destination
Şahinderesi Kanyonu
The canyon, which enables air exchange in the region, acts as a kind of chimney by distributing the pine-scented air it draws from the mountain to the plain, while carrying the iodine-scented air it receives from the sea up to the mountain. The canyon, which provides mutual air circulation, is 27 kilometres long and 600 metres high.
Şahinderesi Kanyonu and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Şahinderesi Kanyonu sits within Edremit, Balıkesir. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Balıkesir, 12 of them in Edremit.
The nearest stop is Antandros Antik Kenti (Nekropolis), 2.2 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Şahinderesi Kanyonu?
- The canyon, which enables air exchange in the region, acts as a kind of chimney by distributing the pine-scented air it draws from the mountain to the plain, while carrying the iodine-scented air it receives from the sea up to the mountain. The canyon, which provides mutual air circulation, is 27 kilometres long and 600 metres high.
- Where is Şahinderesi Kanyonu?
- Şahinderesi Kanyonu is in Edremit, Balıkesir.
- How long does it take to visit Şahinderesi Kanyonu?
- The suggested visit time for Şahinderesi Kanyonu is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Şahinderesi Kanyonu?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şahinderesi Kanyonu; the closest are Antandros Antik Kenti (Nekropolis), Antandros Antik Kenti (Roma Villası), Tahtakuşlar Köyü Müzesi.