Paşalimanı Island
Marmara Sea island with olive groves and beaches
An Aegean island in Balıkesir Province, Paşalimanı features small villages, olive groves and sheltered coves. Sailors and weekend visitors come for swimming, simple seafood taverns and quiet island roads.
Paşalimanı at a Glance#
About Paşalimanı#
Paşalimanı is a small island located in the Sea of Marmara within Balıkesir Province, Turkey. It is one of the islands in the Marmara archipelago and has a mainly rural character.
The island has seasonal habitation and is visited locally for fishing and coastal access rather than large-scale tourism. Infrastructure and services are limited compared with larger Marmara islands.
Geographically the island lies in the central Marmara Sea off the coast of northwestern Anatolia, administratively part of Balıkesir Province.
How to Get to Paşalimanı#
Ferries and local boat services run from ports on the Marmara coast (such as Erdek or Bandırma) and connect to Paşalimanı islands; schedules vary by season. Private boat hire is another common option.
Tips for Visiting Paşalimanı#
- Check local ferry schedules and small-boat timetables; crossings link several Aegean and Marmara islets.
- The island is small and rural - services are minimal, so bring supplies.
- Respect local fishing seasons and private plots; many coastal properties are family-owned and privately used.
Best Time to Visit Paşalimanı#
Summer is the main visiting season due to sea conditions and weather.
Weather & Climate near Paşalimanı#
Paşalimanı's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (647 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 95 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 65 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 4° - 11° | 5° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 35 mm | some cloud | 72% | 2.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 25° | 20° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 2.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 27° | 23° | 18 mm | clear | 64% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 27° | 23° | 18 mm | clear | 64% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 3.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 19° | 16° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 107 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |