Edremit, Balıkesir in the context of "Adramyttion"

The Edremit gulf (Turkish: Edremit körfezi) is an Aegean gulf in Turkey's Balıkesir Province. It is named after Edremit, a district of Balıkesir Province which is situated close to the tip of the gulf. Biga Peninsula is to the north. The southern coast belongs to the ilçe of Ayvalık, while the western entrance is enclosed with the northern part of the Greek island of Lesbos.

In ancient history there were many settlements lying close to the north coast of the gulf; Hamaxitus, Polymedium, Assos, Lamponeia, Antandrus and Adramyttion, were some of these.

Altınoluk, formerly Papazlık, is a summer resort and neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Edremit, Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Its population is 7,004 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is located 25 km (16 mi) west of Edremit, at the northern coast of Edremit Gulf and on Mount Kazdağı hills.

The ancient city Antandrus, Kazdağı National Park and Şahindere Canyon are visitor attractions around Altınoluk.

Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (IATA: EDO, ICAO: LTFD), previously known as Balıkesir Edremit Körfez Airport, is an airport located south of Edremit in the Balıkesir Province of Turkey. The airport's name was changed to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport in July 2012 by the Turkish Government.