Places to visit
Things to do in Ayvacık
11 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 11 described destinations within Ayvacık, Çanakkale. The themes that come up most: Coast, Local culture, History, Museum, Culture.
Küçükkuyu Belediyesi Mıhlı Halk Plajı
Küçükkuyu Belediyesi Mıhlı Public Beach is a public beach candidate included in the 2025 Blue Flag official list.
90 minutes
Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı
The Sanctuary of Apollo Smintheus (Smintheion) is located in the town of Gülpınar, in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. Known for the Temple of Apollo Smintheus, the site is considered one of the most important sanctuaries of the Late Hellenistic Period in Anatolia. Official Turkish Museums The Temple of Apollo Smintheus, the most important structure of the sanctuary, was built around 150 BC. Among the Apollo cults in Anatolia, it is the only example known for the mouse symbol.
45 minutes
Assos
It was established on the summit and slopes of a volcanic hill at the southern end of the region called Troas in Antiquity, opposite the island of Lesbos. The region, which came under the rule of Lydia, Persia, Pergamon¸ and Rome throughout history, was abandoned in the Middle Ages; during the excavations carried out by the American Archaeological Institute in 1880-1883. When it was active, Assos had become rich thanks to passing ships because it had the only large harbor in the region where it was located.
180 minutes
Adatepe Zeytinyağı Müzesi
As the first example of its kind in Turkey, the Olive Oil "Factory - Museum" has been welcoming tens of thousands of local and foreign visitors since 2001. In the museum, old olive oil presses, olive harvesting tools, transport and storage containers, and various folkloric objects can be seen.
45 minutes
Adatepe Köyü
ADATEPE is located on the eastern coast of the Aegean Sea, on the western slopes of Mount Ida, at the northern end of the Edremit Gulf. Settlement began in ancient times; it is in the region mentioned as "Gargaros" in the Iliad epic, and settlement continues today. The area where the village is located has seen the rule of Troy, Leleg, Lesbos, Persia, Athens, Rome, Seljuk, and Ottoman, and bears their traces.
60 minutes
Mihli Çayi
It is on the Balıkesir-Çanakkale provincial border. In the Altınoluk-Küçükkuyu direction, it is 5 km ahead from Altınoluk. When going inland from Mıhlı Çayı, Baş Değirmen Mevkii is reached. Baş Değirmen Köprüsü was built with Roman architecture and was the only transportation route to Truva in ancient times. Today, it provides passage to the olive groves in the area and to those trekking. There are also small ponds and waterfalls in this area.
45 minutes
Başdeğirmen Köprüsü
One of the countless streams descending from the Kaz Mountains to the sea is Mıhlı Stream. While going from Edremit to Assos, just before reaching Küçükkuyu, one of the roads turning north leads to the most beautiful part of this stream. And shortly afterwards to the old arched bridge. Its name is Başdeğirmen Köprüsü, dating from the Romans, the only crossing point over Mıhlıçay on the ancient road leading to Troy.
20 minutes
Gargara Antik Kenti
Küçükkuyu came under the rule of Lydna in the 6th century BC, and under Persian rule in 546 BC. Since the city of Miletos was completely destroyed in 494 BC, many immigrants were brought from Miletos to Gargara. It is also said that the Persian King, who set out around 480 to bring Athens under his rule as well, stayed one night in Küçükkuyu, but lost many of his soldiers due to a sudden storm. Küçükkuyu BC.
45 minutes
Behram Plajı
Behram Plajı is a public Blue Flag beach on the coast at Ayvacık.
60 minutes
Assos Antik Kenti
Assos Ancient City is located within the borders of Behram (Behramkale) village in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. According to writers of the Ancient Period, the city was founded in the 7th century BC. However, recent archaeological studies have determined that the city’s history dates back to the Bronze Age. Çanakkale Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Although it is a port city, Assos is situated on and at the foot of a volcanic rocky hill approximately 238 meters above the Aegean Sea coast.
45 minutes
Babakale Kalesi
In 723, while returning from a sea voyage, Sultan III. Ahmet is caught in a storm and takes shelter in the village’s natural cove. Seizing this opportunity, the local people tell the sultan about the hardships they are experiencing and say that they have suffered greatly from pirates, asking him to find a remedy for this. After listening to the people, Sultan III. Ahmet gives instructions to his Vizier Nevşehirli Damat İbrahim Paşa. Vizier Damat İbrahim Paşa then assigns Kaptan-ı Derya Mustafa Paşa.
45 minutes