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Northern Aegean (Kuzey Ege) is the northern part of Aegean Region, Turkey.

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• Akçay
• Altinoluk
• Ayvalik
• Babakale— a village on the westernmost point of mainland Asia with a citadel
• Bergama
• Burhaniye
• Dikili
• Edremit
• Güre

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• Assos, also known as Behramkale
• Bozcaada
• Kaz Dağı National Park (Kaz Dağı Milli Parkı) – Named Ida in ancient times, with its summit at 1,774 mt above the sea level, this is the highest mountain in Troas, and according to Homer’s Iliad, this was where Gods watched the Trojan War fighted below in the lowland. In Greek mythology, it was also the venue of the first ever beauty contest in which Aphrodite beated Athena. The national park is rich in fauna and flora. Especially endemic, rare, and endangered Trojan fir, also known as Ida fir trees, are of interest. It’s possible to pitch a tent or RV-camp within the park, but only in designated areas. The park lies just north of Edremit/Güre/Akçay/Altinoluk and is 92 km west of Balikesir.

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This is a less travelled alternative to the southern Aegean coast with silver-green olive groves everywhere. Although heavily built up in some coastal areas, especially by summer houses, there is not much in way of a big city or industry in this region –except the occasional olive oil factory, of course. The climate is slightly cooler than the south, but it almost never snows.

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• Sole airport in the region is Edremit Körfez Airport (IATA:EDO, ICAO: LTFD) located south of Edremit.
• Highway numbered E87 connects Northern Aegean with Canakkale to the north and Izmir to the south.
• Ferries connect Ayvalik with the Greek island of Lesvos daily (at least during the high season). A round trip costs € 30/person.

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