Balıkesir is a well-equipped province in terms of health and sports facilities. The city offers modern health facilities and ample opportunities for various sports activities, which improves the quality of life of both locals and visitors to the region.
In terms of health services, Balıkesir is home to various public and private health institutions. There are multiple public hospitals, private hospitals, polyclinics and family health centers across the province. Among these, major health institutions such as Balıkesir Atatürk City Hospital and Edremit Körfez State Hospital provide a wide range of medical services and meet the health needs of the people of the region. In addition, many rehabilitation and spa centers provide services within the scope of health tourism, especially in districts such as Gönen and Edremit where thermal tourism is popular. These facilities offer treatment for rheumatic diseases, skin diseases and various chronic conditions, enabling both locals and tourists to benefit from health services.
In terms of sports facilities, Balıkesir has a suitable infrastructure to operate in various sports branches. There are facilities for many team and individual sports, especially soccer, basketball, volleyball and swimming. While local sports clubs such as Balıkesirspor and Balıkesir Büyükşehir Belediyespor represent the city in national leagues, there are also various academies and sports schools that encourage young people to grow up involved in sports. Furthermore, the geographical location of the city provides favorable conditions for water sports such as sailing and windsurfing, with coastal areas such as Ayvalık and Edremit being particularly popular for such activities.
Balıkesir is also an ideal region for outdoor sports such as trekking, mountain biking and hiking on natural trails such as Kazdağları. These activities not only fulfill the physical activity needs of locals and tourists, but also offer the opportunity to get in touch with nature. This diversity makes Balıkesir a province rich in both health and sports opportunities and improves the quality of life of the locals.