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Dating in Erdek

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Erdek at a glance

  • Erdek has a population of about 23,000.
  • It lies in the Balıkesir region.
  • Istanbul, the largest city in Türkiye, is about 119 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Bandırma, about 16 km away.
  • Close by: Gönen (35 km), Biga (50 km) and Karacabey (52 km).

A first date in Erdek

Erdek is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Bandırma is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Erdek

How far around Erdek can I search?

Within 50 km of Erdek there are 5 towns and cities — Bandırma, Gönen and Manyas among them — with more than 180,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Erdek free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Erdek and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Erdek real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Erdek?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Türkiye or abroad.

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