Erdek (formerly
Artàke, ) is a town and district of
Balikesir Province in the
Marmara region of
Turkey. The population was 34000 in 2010. Located on the north coast of
Gulf of Erdek at the south of the
Sea of Marmara, Erdek is known as a holiday destination that is popular among domestic tourists. The area has a rugged geology and topography and evergreen wooded areas. There are also large olive groves. The mayor is Hüseyin Sari (
CHP).