I’ve been to Bozcaada many times and I always
like to visit this lovely island.Apart from its beatiful beaches,rich history and vineyards; it
is attractive visiting an island itself.Bozcaada is a small island in the north
Aegean,a district of Çanakkale province.Its ancient name is Tenedos whose name is
mentioned many time in mythology.
As a ritual of a holiday with me, we prepared
a holiday agreement among us and dealed on it: saying that i will get on well
with my older sister, won’t tease my cousin on purpose,trying to be
flexible,...etc. A holiday agreement works everytime J they
sometimes forget the agreement ; however once I remind it , they say "okey , I
will comply with the agreement" J It is both funny and effective
As we traveled with kids,we stayed in a
family bungalow which is quite comfortable with kids. Since the sea in Bozcaada
is usually cold,it is better to prefer to stay in a hotel which has both beach
and pool.Kids had fun a lot with the jump stand on the sea
Ayazma beach is the most popular one with a cool and refreshing turquoise sea and the finest golden sand.Since Ayazma is so popular, it is a bit busy at weekends. You can rent chaises longues and sunshades for the day.Right above the beach, there are cozy restaurants as well.
To end the day by visiting the West point has become a
custom in the island. In front of you lies the boundless Aegean. There is a
smooth road where you can drive past the wind turbines and reach the end of the
cape. Some take their picnic baskets, others just a bottle of island wine as
they take their places facing the setting sun. The cape is filled with a new
kind of beauty as the sun sets. There is no sign of habitation around, so no
artificial lights but the wind turbines. The energy generated here is 30 times
more than the island’s consumption. Electricity with a capacity to serve 30.000
people is sent to the mainland under the sea.
We explored the city center as well.Bicycles, scooters, cars and minibuses are used as modes of
transportation on the island. Bicycles and scooters are rented on the island.Bozcaada
is more attractive by artist Cemil Onay’s paintings on the walls.Here are
pictures from his pieces...
My next trip to Bozcaada will be in autumn to
explore the farms ,vineyards and winemaking . Bye lovely Bozcada...