Turkey's Aegean-facing Ayvalik sits opposite the Greek island of Lesbos in a sheltered bay.

Olive and pine trees dot the hills to the east while offshore lie the popular holiday islands of the Ayvalik archipelago.

Beaches Sarimsakli, to the south, and Altinova, even further to the south, rank among Turkey's longest, at nearly 20 miles in length, and are the area's main tourist draw.

When visitors aren't lounging on the soft sands or discovering the underwater life on a scuba diving adventure, they are usually exploring the well-preserved, neo-classical heritage buildings of the town itself.

Cunda Island, known for its monasteries and churches, is connected to the town by bridge and makes for a nice excursion.

The town centre features a handful of Greek-built churches that have been converted into mosques along with waterfront seafood restaurants, where diners can sample the catch of the day to the backdrop of an Aegean sunset.

Yet perhaps the best views of the area are enjoyed from Devil's Table, a hilltop spot to the south of town.

Ayvalik hotels are at their busiest in the peak tourism months of June to August.

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