Edremit is in the Balıkesir Province in the Aegean region of Turkey.It is an old Ottoman town and one of the largest towns in the province. The area around the town is covered with forests.

The local economy is influenced by the production of olives but the town is a mixture of old and new with many well known brands having outlets in the town.

The centre of Edremit has many local shops and old interesting buildings whereas the outer main highway features all the modern shopping facilities and new apartment blocks.