Windswept Bozcaada,
one of Turkey’s islands in the Aegean Sea, has turquoise waters, sandy beaches,
Anatolian vineyards, campgrounds, lighthouses, wind turbines, a Greek
monastery, churches, mosques, baths, and a castle fortress. Swimming, windsurfing,
scuba diving, snorkeling, trekking, scooter riding, and cycling are great ways
to explore the island.
Since ancient Roman and Greek times Bozcaada has been growing grapes and producing wine for festivals. Wine festivals celebrate the grape harvest and collection on the first weekend of September. The Bozcaada International Taste Festival holds international food tastings and concerts on the second weekend of September. This year the Bozcaada Culture, Art and Vintage Festival will have wine tastings, concerts at the castle, beauty contests, and the best tasting grape competition on September 4-6, 2015. Other events include the International Half Marathon on the second week of May, the Greek’s holy Agia Paraskevi Day on July 26, and the Day of the Poet and Iliad readings on the first weekend of August.
To reach Bozcaada from Istanbul, take a seven and a half hour bus ride with a private bus company (Canakkale Truva, Istanbul Seyahat, Kamil Koc, Metro, Ulusoy) to the Geyikli Yukyeri Ferryboat Pier. Ferryboats reach Bozcaada Town’s harbor from Yukyeri in about 10 km. Alternatively, take a two and a half hour ferryboat ride from Istanbul’s Yeni Kapi Pier across the Marmara Sea to Bandirma, a service bus to Cannakale, sleep overnight in Canakkale, and then a half hour passenger-only ferryboat ride from the Canakkale Pier to Bozcaada Town. Renting a scooter or bike at Bozcaada Town to better explore the island is a great idea.
Although there are plenty of pansions and boutique hotels, a night under the stars may be a more preferable vacation. From Bozcaada Town, take a 5 km mini bus ride across the island to Sulubahce. Ada Camping is only 200 meters away from Sulubahce Beach, and 300 meters away from Ayazma beach and Habbele Beach. There are tents, sleeping bags, and mats available to rent. The café sells a daily breakfast, snacks, and hot and cold beverages. Bozcaada Camping is open from May to October. Of course, the waters are the warmest in September and October.
This article was originally written for and published on http://turkishvisafees.com/bozcaada-istanbul/
Since ancient Roman and Greek times Bozcaada has been growing grapes and producing wine for festivals. Wine festivals celebrate the grape harvest and collection on the first weekend of September. The Bozcaada International Taste Festival holds international food tastings and concerts on the second weekend of September. This year the Bozcaada Culture, Art and Vintage Festival will have wine tastings, concerts at the castle, beauty contests, and the best tasting grape competition on September 4-6, 2015. Other events include the International Half Marathon on the second week of May, the Greek’s holy Agia Paraskevi Day on July 26, and the Day of the Poet and Iliad readings on the first weekend of August.
To reach Bozcaada from Istanbul, take a seven and a half hour bus ride with a private bus company (Canakkale Truva, Istanbul Seyahat, Kamil Koc, Metro, Ulusoy) to the Geyikli Yukyeri Ferryboat Pier. Ferryboats reach Bozcaada Town’s harbor from Yukyeri in about 10 km. Alternatively, take a two and a half hour ferryboat ride from Istanbul’s Yeni Kapi Pier across the Marmara Sea to Bandirma, a service bus to Cannakale, sleep overnight in Canakkale, and then a half hour passenger-only ferryboat ride from the Canakkale Pier to Bozcaada Town. Renting a scooter or bike at Bozcaada Town to better explore the island is a great idea.
Although there are plenty of pansions and boutique hotels, a night under the stars may be a more preferable vacation. From Bozcaada Town, take a 5 km mini bus ride across the island to Sulubahce. Ada Camping is only 200 meters away from Sulubahce Beach, and 300 meters away from Ayazma beach and Habbele Beach. There are tents, sleeping bags, and mats available to rent. The café sells a daily breakfast, snacks, and hot and cold beverages. Bozcaada Camping is open from May to October. Of course, the waters are the warmest in September and October.
This article was originally written for and published on http://turkishvisafees.com/bozcaada-istanbul/