Kazdağları Nature Areas

Kazdağı National Park is located in the Edremit district of Balıkesir, in the mountainous area north of the Gulf of Edremit. The mountain range stretches along the provincial border between Balıkesir and Çanakkale.

The page covers Kazdağı National Park together with the region's nature parks and conservation areas; Ayazmapınarı Nature Park is one example. More than 35 nature spots on the Balıkesir and Çanakkale sides are listed on a single page.

Entry conditions vary by area; national parks and nature parks may have different practices. You can find up-to-date information on each area's listing detail page.

Thanks to its location where the sea and mountain climates meet, Kazdağları is home to endemic plant species that grow only in this region. The Kazdağı fir is the best known of these species, and the conservation area bearing its name is also listed on this page.

Spring and autumn offer mild weather and vibrant vegetation for hiking; in summer the higher parts stay cooler than the coast. For seasonal planning, you can check the location and visit information in the listing details.