Cunda Island

Cunda Island is a distinctive island settlement in Ayvalık Bay, bringing together stone houses, narrow streets, traces of former churches and monasteries, and coastal life along a single route. Its shoreline, historic street texture, and sunset views make it especially suitable for exploring on foot.

BalıkesirMarmaraIsland and Historic Settlement

HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Cunda Island?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01Stone houses and historic street texture

02Views of Ayvalık Bay and the surrounding islands

03Traces of church, monastery, and coastal culture

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereAlibey/Cunda Island, connected to Ayvalık city center by road, can be reached by car or local transportation; the central area is suitable for exploring on foot.

◎Route TypeCultural and Coastal Tourism · Island and Historic Settlement

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LocationAlibey (Cunda) Island / Ayvalık / Balıkesir

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Cunda Island with Şeytan Sofrası / Kazdağı National Park in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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