Badavut Beach
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Description
Badavut Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Turkey's Balikesir Province. It has golden sand and a village with several hotels, beach clubs and restaurants right behind it. The beach faces the Greek island of Lesbos, about 15km offshore.
Access & Transport
The beach is 10km southwest from the town of Ayvalık, 150km north of Izmir and 140km west of Balikesir.
Instructions & Recommendations
It's the beach and the sun can be strong so don't forget the usual protective equipment (hat/cap, "green" sunblock, sunglasses, slippers) and some water.
Environmental & Social
Theoretically, a green activity with a low carbon footprint but pollution (rubbish/plastic, wastewater) is an issue. The impact on community is the usual two-edge sword: the revenues brought by visitors help the village remain dynamic but lead to over-commercialization and mercantile behaviours
Conclusion
Badavut Beach is a good option for sunseekers in the area but suffers from over-crowding in the summer. A worthy stop if you are in the region and outside of the summer peak season but otherwise there are much better alternatives elsewhere.
Key positive
Activities available and well-developed hospitality
Clear water
Key negative
Crowded in the summer
Over-commercialized
Suitability
Kids & family-friendly with limited waves. The beach is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, but they may be limited in their ability to move around the sandy beach itself.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:2h
est. visit time:3h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo