Most people go to Bodrum to relax, enjoy the sun and sea, and party. While all of those are great reasons to visit, Bodrum’s city center has a long and colorful history with some decent archaeological sites, a Crusader castle, and a bazaar to keep you busy for a day.
The real beauty of Bozcaada is not found within the town limits. To really appreciate this small, charming island, you must explore the interior, the vineyards, the beaches, and its many coves. The best way to do this is to rent a bicycle or scooter and set off from the town. It’s impossible to get lost!
Bozcaada Town is centered around a small attractive harbor filled with colorful fishing boats. It’s beautiful from every angle.
There’s no shortage of good restaurants in Bozcaada. Most of them are located in the Greek Quarter with colorful outdoor tables. If your first choices are full, you’ll easily find another one in a great setting. You can also find a few restaurants with tables around the harbor.
The Turkish Quarter in Bozcaada Town is separated by a street from the Greek Quarter. Historically, the Turkish population of the island lived there.
The Greek Quarter of Bozcaada Town was once home to a thriving Greek population. Most fled from discrimination by the Turkish government in the 1960s. Once numbering almost 2,000, there are only about 20 Greeks that still call Tenedos “home”.
Bozcaada is a magical island in the northern Aegean Sea known for its natural beauty and its wine. The island, still commonly known by its Greek name, Tenedos (Τένεδος), was off limits to foreign tourists until the 1990s.
I visited Çanakkale twice. The first time, I was staying across the strait in Eceabat to visit Gallipoli and I passed through Çanakkale to see the ancient city of Troy and didn’t see much. The second time, while on my way to Bozcaada, I decided to stop for an overnight and spend a few hours exploring.
