Marmara Region, Turkey

El Turco

El Turco, Küçükköy Mahallesi is a notable location in the Ayvalık region of Balıkesir, Turkey. This area is particularly known for the El Turco Beach, a popular destination for its reasonable prices, good design, and cleanliness. The beach offers an appealing natural setting where visitors can relax either on the grass or sand, under sunshades provided for their comfort.

The beach area also offers food options that, while not diverse, are generally satisfactory. These food options are conveniently available for purchase directly on the beach, enhancing the overall beach experience for visitors.

Explore accommodation options near El Turco Beach and enjoy the blend of grass and sand settings for a relaxing stay.

However, it should be noted that due to its popularity, El Turco Beach can get quite crowded. This high level of visitor traffic can result in slower service at times. Furthermore, some visitors may find the noise from a nearby hotel to be a disturbance.

What to do at El Turco?

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beach's reasonable prices and the cleanliness of the sea as major attractions. The availability of sunshade on both grass and sand is also appreciated by visitors. However, some visitors complained about unprofessional behavior from staff and disturbances from nearby hotels.

Where to Stay near El Turco?

Tourists exploring the Ayvalık region frequently stay in the nearby town of Küçükköy, which offers charming accommodations and easy access to El Turco Beach. While the beach itself does not have extensive nearby lodging options, the close proximity of Küçükköy makes it a convenient choice for beachgoers.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is El Turco?

Latitude: 39.2670447 / Longitude: 26.687917

El Turco is located in Marmara Region. The following map of El Turco shows the exact location.


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El Turco: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
Today at El Turco beach is not ideal. Expect a high of 14.7 °C. There's a high chance of rain, so pack accordingly. The wind will be light. The sea temperature is 14.9 °C. With very little sunshine, it might be best to postpone your beach day.
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Air

Low / High10.7°C/14.7°C
Feels Like (High)14.3°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature14.9 °C
Wave Height0.1 m
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Rain

Rain Chance90%
Rainfall7.6 mm
Rain Duration18 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset08:26/18:23
Sunshine Hours2.3 hrs
UV Index1.65
Cloud Cover93%
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Wind

Speed5.4 km/h
Gusts16.9 km/h
DirectionSE

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