Province de Çanakkale, Égée septentrionale, Türkiye
Bozcaada
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Switch from a port to an open landscape.
Bozcaada, the former Tenedos, maintains an island identity linked to vineyards, fishing and control of the entrance of the Dardanelles. The castle marks the arrival at the port, while the beaches open towards the Aegean. The village, the cultivated land and Ayazma offer complementary experiences, to be organized according to the wind and the maritime connections.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
Island · Coast · Heritage · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Bozcaada
Bozcaada, the former Tenedos, maintains an island identity linked to vineyards, fishing and control of the entrance of the Dardanelles. The castle marks the arrival at the port, while the beaches open towards the Aegean. The village, the cultivated land and Ayazma offer complementary experiences, to be organized according to the wind and the maritime connections.
The discovery of Bozcaada is structured around Bozcaada Castle, Bourg and Bozcaada landscapes and Ayazma Beach in Bozcaada. The stay thus alternates between the island landscapes, the coastline, the heritage and the countryside, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: island access dependent on sea and wind connections; Ayazma is outside the village. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Bozcaada Castle
- Bourg and landscapes of Bozcaada
- Beach of Ayazma in Bozcaada
Before you choose
- Island access dependent on sea and wind connections; Ayazma is outside the village.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Heritage
Château de Bozcaada
The castle marks the port of Bozcaada and recalls the role of the island in the vicinity of the Dardanelles. Recast under several powers, the fortress must be understood as a transformed whole over time.
Walk
Bourg et paysages de Bozcaada
Bozcaada, also known as Tenedos, is an Aegean island whose economy combines tourism, viticulture and fishing. This entrance concerns the discovery of the village and the island landscape, in addition to the castle and d'Ayazma.
Nature
Plage d’Ayazma à Bozcaada
Ayazma is a sandy beach in Bozcaada, famous for its extensive shoreline and fresh water. It is located in the south-western part of the island and should not be confused with the homonymous beaches of the continent.
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