ancient ruins
Pythagoreion
A UNESCO-listed ancient harbor town on Samos named after the mathematician Pythagoras, featuring the remarkable Tunnel of Eupalinos.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Aydın, Turkey · Asia
Balat sits on the route: 20 minutes from Sarıkemer, 36km from Pythagoreion.
Balat is a town located in Aydın, Turkey. With a population of 1,036, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Balat sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balat to your route.
Balat is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Didim, Aydın Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,036 (2022). The ruins of the ancient Greek city of Miletus are near the village.
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Balat is located in Aydın, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 37.5128 latitude, 27.2792 longitude.
Balat has a population of approximately 1,036 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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ancient ruins
A UNESCO-listed ancient harbor town on Samos named after the mathematician Pythagoras, featuring the remarkable Tunnel of Eupalinos.
36 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
One of the best-preserved ancient Greek-Roman cities in the Mediterranean, featuring the spectacular Library of Celsus, grand theater, and terraced houses with intricate mosaics.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A glamorous Aegean resort town built around an ancient castle, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
55 km · about 65 min drive
castle
Impressive 15th-century Crusader castle built by the Knights of St John, now housing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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