Türkiye

Erdek

A peaceful seaside town on the Sea of Marmara, known for its beaches, olive groves and island trips.

Destination story

A place with its own rhythm.

Erdek lies on the Kapıdağ peninsula on the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara. Its long beaches, seafront promenade and the tiny Zeytinliada island just off the coast make it a favourite summer destination, with the ruins of ancient Kyzikos nearby.

For WOFA participants, Erdek offers a calm and friendly festival atmosphere by the sea. Groups can perform in a traditional Turkish holiday town and enjoy boat trips to the Marmara Islands.

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Why groups love Erdek

01
Sea of Marmara beaches
02
Kapıdağ peninsula nature
03
Seafront promenade
04
Boat trips to the Marmara Islands
05
Ancient Kyzikos nearby
06
Calm, friendly atmosphere

Things to experience

01Erdek seafront and beaches
02Zeytinliada island view
03Ruins of ancient Kyzikos
04Boat trip to Avşa or Marmara Island
05Kapıdağ peninsula villages
06Bandırma bird paradise (Kuşcenneti National Park)

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) — ~230 km (about 3 h)
Budget airlines serving this airport: Pegasus, AJet
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) — ~150 km (about 2 h)
Mainly domestic connections

Train & coach arrival

• Bandırma (~20 km) — coach station and railway connections to İzmir

Ferry & port connections

• Fast ferries Istanbul – Bandırma (about 2 h) • Ferries from Erdek to the Marmara Islands (Avşa, Marmara)

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.

Contact WOFA