Where Is Burhaniye?
Burhaniye is a coastal district of Balıkesir, 14 km from Edremit, 28 km from Ayvalık and 5 minutes from Koca Seyit Airport. It is set on the southern shore of the bay, between the plain and the sea.
What Is Burhaniye Like?
With Ören beach, its pier and its university campus, Burhaniye is the district where holiday living and year-round living meet in balance. Its location right next to the airport has been the strongest driver of housing demand in recent years.
Places to Visit in Burhaniye
Blue Flag; with its pier and bazaar, the bay’s classic holiday resort.
A promenade with cycling and walking paths stretching to Ören.
A route for picnics and village breakfasts at the foot of Madra Mountain.
A coastal ancient settlement where excavations are ongoing.
Burhaniye Neighbourhoods and Districts
With its beachfront complexes, the district’s best-known and most liquid market.
A rapidly developing strip with a quiet beach and new complexes.
Between the airport and the sea; the focus of land investment.
Around the bazaar, market and hospital; year-round living.
Detached houses with gardens in the cool of the plateau.
Residential development with views above Ören.
What Is the Sea Like in Burhaniye?
Ören beach has Blue Flag status; the sea starts shallow and the sandy bottom continues for hundreds of metres — the best-known family sea in the bay. The pier area is popular for evening walks, while the Pelitköy side is preferred for its quieter, less crowded coves.
Earthquake Facts in Burhaniye: A Guide for the Informed Buyer
Burhaniye is among the districts on the bay’s southern shore monitored under İRAP; the coastal strip is alluvial, while the Kızıklı–Geriş side is sloping with firmer ground. For holiday homes in Ören, checking the year of construction, and for new projects, seeing the TBDY 2018 permit, should be a natural part of the purchase decision.
Like the rest of Turkey, Edremit Bay and the North Aegean live with the reality of earthquakes. AFAD’s Turkey Earthquake Hazard Map, in force since 2019, replaced the old “earthquake zones” with scientific peak ground acceleration (PGA) values; on this map the Balıkesir–Çanakkale coastal belt falls in the moderate-to-high hazard band. This is a fact that calls for informed choices, not panic: within the same area, the difference between a building constructed on the right ground under the right code and an old, uninspected one is decisive.
The good news: since 1 January 2019, every new building has been designed under the Turkish Building Earthquake Code (TBDY 2018), one of the most up-to-date standards in the world, and a soil survey and building inspection are mandatory. The fact that most construction around the bay is low-rise (2–5 storeys) is another advantage for the region when it comes to managing structural risk.
- Ask for the year of construction/building permit — buildings from 2019 onwards fall under TBDY 2018.
- Request the occupancy permit (iskân, the building use permit) and the building inspection record.
- Check the plot’s soil survey report; on plain/alluvial ground this report matters even more.
- Treat a DASK policy (compulsory earthquake insurance) as a natural part of any purchase or sale.
- Prefer buildings with condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) that comply with their approved plans; our consultants check all of these documents for you.
Sources: AFAD Turkey Earthquake Hazard Map (2019), Turkish Building Earthquake Code (TBDY 2018), Balıkesir Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Plan (İRAP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Burhaniye or Edremit?
Proximity to the airport and Ören beach are Burhaniye’s pluses; the range of hospitals and the depth of the bazaar are Edremit’s. The 15-minute distance between them creates, in practice, a single living area.
Does buying a holiday home in Ören make sense?
Ören is one of the towns in the bay with the longest rental season; homes within walking distance of the pier and bazaar hold their value.
Burhaniye at a Glance
Known for its vast agricultural land, olive groves and Ören beach, Burhaniye is an attractive Edremit Bay district for both investment and living. The area lies on the coastal strip of Edremit Bay and has attracted strong interest from property investors in recent years.
Key Features of the Area
- Ören beach
- Vast olive groves
- Agricultural investment
- Quiet living
- Affordable prices
Property Options in Burhaniye
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Is Investing in Burhaniye a Good Idea?
Short answer: Yes. Burhaniye stands out as one of the fastest-appreciating areas of Edremit Bay. Thanks to its proximity to the beach, sea views and summer tourism income, it is chosen both for permanent living and for investment.
Investment Advantages
- Regional growth potential — over 47% value increase in the last 5 years
- Strong rental income from summer tourism (for coastal locations)
- Ören beach — the area's signature feature
- Close to Istanbul (5 hours) and İzmir (3 hours)
- Straightforward title deed (tapu) procedures for foreign investors
- Investments of $400,000+ can be used for Turkish citizenship
Burhaniye and Nearby Areas
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