The Most Beautiful Islands of Turkey You Can Visit in Summer and Winter

If you are one of those people who say, “Let’s get away from a city like this, let’s get the island air” when you want to go on vacation, you should know that there are beautiful islands in our country that will meet your request.

Aegean, Mediterranean, Marmara or Eastern Anatolia It doesn’t matter if it’s in the area. Some embrace you with their deep blue sea, some with their lush nature. Then let’s take a look at the most beautiful islands of Turkey together.

Cunda Island that keeps your heart in the Aegean

Cunda Island, which is connected to Balikesir’s Ayvalık district, is one of the most preferred islands in the summer months. This is a place that became autonomous from the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century. Also here land transportation can be provided.

Even during the War of Independence, “Submit to the Greeks” The order was disobeyed and the first bullet was fired at the invaders by a regular army in Anatolia. Thus, Cunda was the place where the first resistance against the Greek army started in Anatolia. Alibey, the other name of the island, was named after Lieutenant Colonel Ali Çetinkaya, the commander of the unit that started the armed struggle.

Cunda, which is a frequent destination for foreign tourists as well as domestic visitors, It is a place where people of all ages can have fun. People who do not know how to swim very well can swim at Sarimsakli Beach, which is the most famous beach here, as the bottom of the sea is sandy.

For example, those who say to stay away from the crowd, In the cool waters of Ortunç or Pateriça bays may choose to swim.

Rahmi Koç Museum inside Cunda, that is, the old Takhiyarsis Church You can also visit. For example, while touring the narrow streets of the island, you can take beautiful photos in front of the stone houses. There are also windmills here, as in many islands, you can also look there if you wish. Those who want to embark on different adventures can go to Kaz Mountains, which is 2 hours away from Cunda, and get plenty of oxygen and clean their lungs.

Gokceada, famous for its Greek villages

You can reach Gökçeada, whose Greek name is İmroz, by taking the Kabatepe – Gökçeada ferry departing from Çanakkale. When you go to the island, you can camp or in old stone houses You can stay.

Hidden Liman Bay, located here, is the westernmost tip of Turkey. You will realize when you go to the bay, such a virgin place Whether it’s the sea or the nature, it will open your heart.

It used to be possible to camp here, but now you can’t because camping is prohibited in the forests and beaches. Therefore, local people get camping advice it would be better.

Except that Yildizkoy and Marmaros You can also spend time in bays such as

If you want to drink coffee and watch the sunset while you are on the island, you should definitely stop by the old Greek villages of Tepeköy, Kaleköy or Zeytinliköy. In fact, first go to Tepeköy and take pictures against the sunset view, then Coffee in Zeytinlikoy for, mis.

Çanakkale’s beauties do not end: Can it be done without Bozcaada?

In order to reach here, you must first travel to Çanakkale. deer You come to the town, and then you take the ferry.

As soon as you get off the ferry Bozcaada Castle welcomes you. Definitely visit the castle, take landscape photos.

Ayazma Beach and Aquarium Bay are the places where the sea is the most beautiful in the region. Especially if you have hobbies like scuba diving To Aquarium Bay You should definitely go. No matter which bay you swim in here, the water will be very cold, so if you are not used to it, it will force you a little.

Apart from that, there are windmills that we frequently encounter on these types of islands. It stays a little above the island, those who are curious can get directions from the local people and go. Just walking around the streets of the island, which is equipped with colorful stone houses, makes you feel better. it feels good.

There is also the Virgin Mary Church on the island, it can be closed sometimes, you can visit it if you come across a suitable time. Moreover without island breakfast We do not recommend that you leave here.

Güvercinada, which impresses the visitors with its scenery

Located in the center of Kusadasi, Güvercinada is a place famous for its scenery. The castle here was built by Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha and the walls were built by İlyas Ağa. The reason for the construction of the walls was that they could come from the sea during the Mora Revolt (the Mora people’s independence revolt against the Ottomans – 1770). to prevent attacks. There are also many bird nests in the island, as the name suggests.

Kalem and Garip Island, where those who come with the beauty of its sea will not want to swim anywhere else

Both are located in Dikili, İzmir. You can reach both islands by boat from Bademli village. There is an empty house on Garip Island, which attracts the attention of most people who go there. According to rumors, it was a 1973 movie starring Kadir İnanır and Gülşen Bubikoğlu. ‘wild’ Some scenes of the movie were shot in this house.

Sedir Island, where ancient Egyptian winds blow

Sedir Island is connected to the Ula district of Muğla and transportation is only possible. by sea is being done. You can come here with daily boat tours from Akyaka or Marmaris. There is the famous Cleopatra Beach on the island.

Why is this place famous? Since the sands found here are golden yellow special sands brought from Egypt during the Cleopatra period. The beach is protected.

So when you come here, where the queen of egypt went to sea You also get the opportunity to swim. Since the island is full of ancient ruins in general, you can visit the area after enjoying the sea and touch the ruins of history.

A hidden paradise in Balıkesir: Avşa Island

Avşa Island, which is connected to the Marmara district of Bakılesir, is generally more popular than Istanbul. We can say that the island is a small and quiet place. Çınar and Manastır bays are the popular bays of Avşa. However, in recent years, local people complains that this place is polluted too much by holidaymakers.

Is Antalya attracting so many foreign tourists every summer for nothing? No, because besides its beautiful bays, it also attracts great attention with the islands of Suluada and Kekova.

Suluada, with its waters like an aquarium Turkey’s Maldives known as. You can reach the island by boats departing from Adrasan. In recent years, this place has become a place where people flock to it, as it has become so popular on social media. That’s why local people say that the nature of this place is in danger of contamination.

Kekova Island is from the Roman – Byzantine period. A place famous for its sunken cities. You can reach here by boats departing from Kaş center or Üçağız.

We have always traveled from the Aegean, let’s turn the route to Marmara a little bit. The beauties of Istanbul: Kınalıada, Burgazada, Heybeliada, Büyükada…

The 9 islands of Istanbul, known as the Prince Islands: Buyukada, Heybeliada, Kinaliada, Burgazada, Sedef Island, Yassiada, Sivriada, Kaşık Island, Rabbit Island and Vordonos Island can be counted as

However, there are settlements only in Burgazada, Kınalıada, Heybeliada and Büyükada. Therefore, only these four islands are used for touristic purposes. excursions are possible. Transportation to the Islands is by ferry.

The smallest of the Islands, in Kinaliada You can visit Kınalıada Mosque, Transformation Monastery, Panayia Greek Orthodox Church, Surp Krikor Lusavorich Church, Hristos Hill, Hristos Monastery and Teşrifiye Hill.

second largest island in Heybeliada, You can visit Ümit Hill, Değirmen Hill, Köy Hill, Baltacıoğlu Hill, Aya Yorgi Cliff Monastery, Bet Yaakov Synagogue, İsmet İnönü House, Greek Orthodox Seminary, Ayios Nikolaos Church, Heybeliada Senatorium, Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar Museum, Değirmenburnu and Decorated Tomb. .

in Burgazada You can visit Kalpazankaya, Aya Yorgi Garibi Monastery, Isa Hill-Hritos Monastery, Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum, Bayraktepe Monastery, Aya Yani Church and Burgazada Mosque.

Let’s come, the largest of the Princes’ Islands To Buyukada… Here, you can stop by Yücetepe / Manastır Hill, Aya Yorgi Church, Islands Museum, Büyükada Greek Orphanage, Reşat Nuri Güntekin’s house and Fabiato Mansion. You can also take a bike tour of the island.

Van: Akdamar, Çarpanak, Kuş and Adır Island

The most famous island of Van is Akdamar. Here an Armenian church There are also beauties of the island such as Hurkan Bridge, Ayanis Castle, Zernek Castle, Van Castle and Erçek Lake. Access to the island can be done by tourist boats near Gevaş village.

Çapanak Island is connected to Çitören village of Van. There is access to the island by boats from the village’s pier, but the island is It is closed to tourism in order not to spoil the natural life.

Kuş Island (other name Kuzu Island) is also a part of Gevaş county. This place is mainly from spring to autumn many bird species, including seagulls is the stopping point. You can take the boats from Gevaş to go to the island.

Adır Island is the largest of the islands in Van. You can reach here via the Van – Erciş highway. The striking feature of this place is its untouched nature and home to a church called Lim. In fact, the common feature of these four islands in Van is Armenian historical textures We can say that they carry their traces. Well, have you been to one or more of the islands we mentioned in this content before? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.