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you must have a boat trip to...
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you must have a boat trip to the islands around in Ayvalik and taste the 'fish-salad
it is wonderful to dive in the gulfs of islands

Written Aug 26, 2002

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Hotels  

Old French Embassy former Bonjour Pension

Old French Embassy former Bonjour Pension, Balikesir

 Arkeolog Says:  Where to stay: In Ayvalik there are 5,215 beds available in hotels and municipally inspected pansions. Cunda Hotel Phone: 0 266 327 1943 Artur Hotel Phone: 0 266 327 1014 Altay Pansiyon Phone: 0 266 327 1024 

Restaurants  

yakacik's Restaurant Tip

yakacik's Restaurant Tip, Balikesir

 yakacik Says:  Olive oil is a blend of extra virgin, virgin and refined olive oil. Mixed oils are classified by type. One type of pure olive oil is 'Riviera,' which is a blend of extra virgin (10 - 25%), and refined 'A' olive oil (75 - 90%). 'Riviera' is a term derived from ancient times,... 

Restaurants: Balýkgý Barýnaðý...

Restaurants: Balýkgý Barýnaðý..., Balikesir

 Arkeolog Says:  Restaurants: Balýkgý Barýnaðý — Preferred for its delicious seafood dishes. It is not near the seafront. Phone: 0 266 327 2073 Nesos Restaurant: By the seafront with great views; serving great seafood, and famous for its olive oil. Do not forget to purchase some olive oil... 

Shopping  

carpet and kilim
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What to buy: WHAT TO BUY

Hösmerim puding, cologne, Yagci Bedir rugs are suggested original works to buy at shopping.

Updated Sep 8, 2004

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Local Customs  

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Written Aug 24, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

Here you have a 3-D flying...

Here you have a 3-D flying..., Balikesir

 yakacik Says:  Here you have a 3-D flying fishes picture try to see them by looking concentrated to a point few cm behind what you see 

BIRD PARADISE (BIRD...

BIRD PARADISE (BIRD..., Balikesir

 yakacik Says:  BIRD PARADISE (BIRD LAKE) src='http://www.kodak.com/digitalImages/samples/images/jpeg/birds/bird05.jpg'BalikesirGeographical Position and AreaCoordinates: 40' 10' N - 28' 00' EAltitude : 8 m.Location : Located in the northern part of Manyas Country,west of Susurluk-Bandýrma... 

Favorites  

AYVALIK: Ayvalik is...

AYVALIK: Ayvalik is..., Balikesir

 Arkeolog Says:  AYVALIK: Ayvalik is undervisited by tourists, given its Aegean character, the world's best olive oil, magnificent Aegean architecture and cobblestone streets. Ayvalik is a beautiful town on the northern Aegean, which is seldom mentioned in the same breath as more visited... 

Troy, also Ilium (ancient...

Troy, also Ilium (ancient..., Balikesir

 Arkeolog Says:  Troy, also Ilium (ancient Ilion), famous city of Greek legend, on the northwestern corner of Asia Minor. The legendary founder of the city was Ilus, the son of Tros, from whom the name Troy was derived. The son and successor of Ilus was Laomedon, who was slain by the hero... 

Troy, situated at a distance...

Troy, situated at a distance..., Balikesir

 Arkeolog Says:  Troy, situated at a distance of 30 km from the Dardanelles. Troy, which had been founded in the year 3000 B.C., and was demolished and reconstructed nine times until the year 500 A.D. was inhabited incessantly for 3500 years.Troy I. which had been founded in the year 3000... 

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