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Balıkesir, Marmara — Marmara
Paşalimanı Pier is the gateway to the small and tranquil Paşalimanı Island, located near Marmara Island. It is ideal for camping and nature holidays.
Located in the Marmara district of Balıkesir, Paşalimanı (Balıklı) Pier is the main gateway to Paşalimanı Island, one of the most peaceful and unspoiled islands in the Sea of Marmara. An ideal starting point for camping enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a quiet holiday away from the noise, this pier provides a vital connection between the mainland and the island. With its strategic location, it meets the daily transportation needs of the locals while successfully handling the increasing ecotourism potential during the summer months.
Paşalimanı Pier is located in the island's Balıklı village, at coordinates 40.5667000 latitude and 27.6333000 longitude. Since there is no direct road connection to the island, transportation is provided entirely by sea. You can easily reach the pier via Gestaş car ferries or Ro-Ro ships departing from the Erdek district of Balıkesir. Once you set foot on the island, you can use your personal vehicle, rent a bicycle, or opt for local minibus lines for transportation between villages.
Dating back to ancient times under the name Halonia, Paşalimanı Island was an important place of exile and a safe haven during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. It is known to have taken the name "Paşalimanı" (Pasha's Port) because it was a harbor where the Ottoman navy took shelter during stormy weather. Balıklı Pier is a modern reflection of the island's deep-rooted maritime history. Today, carrying tourist and logistical importance rather than commercial capacity, the pier plays a critical economic role in transporting the island's olives, grapes, sage, and seafood to the mainland.
Since the area around the pier is a small island settlement, it does not host massive complexes, but it has cozy and sufficient facilities to meet your basic needs:
Ferries from Balıklı Pier mainly operate to the South Marmara islands and mainland routes. The most popular routes include Erdek - Paşalimanı, Avşa Island - Paşalimanı, and Marmara Island - Paşalimanı. Additionally, during the summer season, small passenger boats departing from Narlı Pier make regular and faster trips to this pier.
As soon as you step off the pier, the unspoiled nature of Paşalimanı welcomes you. The historic stone houses of Balıklı village, walking paths surrounded by olive trees, and the island's famous camping areas are within walking distance. You can taste fresh seafood at local restaurants nearby, or take a short car or bicycle ride to the fine sandy, pristine beaches of Harmanlı or Poyrazlı villages to enjoy waters that rival the Aegean.
No active ferry services from this port.