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Things to Do  

The Countryside and Vineyards

The Countryside and Vineyards, Bozcaada

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  Bozcaada, despite the name meaning essentially "barren island," is not really all that barren. The prominent hill that dominates the island and rises over the town is quite barren, grassy and rocky and devoid of trees, but the rest of the island has many trees and lush... 

Beaches

Beaches, Bozcaada

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  The beaches are gorgeous and some have sand that is extremely soft and fine. In short, these are wonderful beaches, the water slightly cooler than to the south, but very pleasant, clean, and beautiful. Facilities are good, as well. 

Visiting Polente Lighthouse

Visiting Polente Lighthouse, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  If you like lighthouses, you will be delighted with Polente Lighthouse. when you get to Polente Lighthouse make sure you have - at least :) -a bottle of local wine with you to watch wonderful sunset. 

Visiting the Castle Of Bozcaada

Visiting the Castle Of Bozcaada, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  The castle is certainly the best place to start your tour of Bozcaada, which was known as Tenedos in ancient times. One of the most prominent castles in the whole of the Aegean region, this structure has been attacked and has changed hands many times throughout history.... 

Visiting the Shop Named "Wine Ornaments"

Visiting the Shop Named "Wine Ornaments", Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  Sarap Takilari in Turkish. This is a shop with full of wine accessories. Everything about wine, vinyards, grape here. you can buy earrings, necklaces, cufflinks, glasses, wine bottles, bottle openers, stoppers etc in this shop. 

Cinaralti Cafe

Cinaralti Cafe, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  Try Turkish cafe. They serve with a piece of chocolate and liquer. Turkish pastry (borek) is a tasty food here. borek with Spinach and borek with cheese are yummy. Traditional lemonade is a cool refresment in hot summer days. 

AYAZMA Beach

AYAZMA Beach, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  This the most well-known beach of the island. yeah it means most crowded as well :( Beach is nice, sea is crystal clear. restaurants behind the beach serve good seafood. eating juicy watermelon after sunbathing is a typical Bora classic in Bozcaada :) 

visiting beaches

visiting beaches, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  The beaches of Ayazma, Poyrazand Tuzburnu, Igdelik and Akvayum strung across the south side of the island, attract most of the tourists. 

visiting vineyards

visiting vineyards, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  Bozcaada is famous for its wine and wine producers. landscape and fertility make Bozcaada's wines spectacular... 

Restaurants  

Sandal restaurant: Unique architecture
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Sandal Rest Bozcaada

please look at the photo. photo tells the atmosphere of this place :)

Favorite Dish: seafood, grilled meat, kebab etc

Written Mar 1, 2009

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Nightlife  

Polente: A street bar/pub
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bozcaada polente bar

It's in the heart of Bozcaada. You can have a drink after dinner or before diinner. Its very close to restaurants area.

Dress Code: no special requirements

Written Mar 1, 2009

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Shopping  

Various: Bozcaada Wine

Various: Bozcaada Wine, Bozcaada

 WulfstanTraveller Says:  Bozcaada has a vibrant local wine industry and there are stores and restaurants selling wine all over the town. There are several different wineries, generally small but doing a brisk business. Wine. 

TALAY WINE SHOP: A TRADITION IN WINE

TALAY WINE SHOP: A TRADITION IN WINE, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  There are two shops of Talay in Bozcaada. Bigger one is very close to main square. You can taste any of wines in both shops. Talay Wineries was founded in 1948 on Bozcaada, as a family enterprise by brothers Necati, Hayati, and Sebati Talay. Today, with a capacity of about... 

CORVUS WINE SHOP: TASTE OF GOOD WINE in BOZCAADA

CORVUS WINE SHOP: TASTE OF GOOD WINE in BOZCAADA, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  Corvus wine shop is a nice start to explore the island wine culture. The Corvus vineyard established in 2002 and from this year they produced good wines.Kevin Gould -The Guardian 07 Feb. 009"The only time I hurried on Bozcaada was when ambling past the island's windfarm to... 

by Sinem-Tonguc KAYACIK: Mrs. Bozca //BOZCA HANIM

by Sinem-Tonguc KAYACIK: Mrs. Bozca //BOZCA HANIM, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  Handmade terracotta crafts by Sinem&Tonguc KAYACIK. The young Kayacik couple made beautiful handmade terracotta figurines, plates, vases, hanging ornaments etc for both decoration and daily use. During the summertime when you get to main square of Bozcaada you see small... 

Local Customs  

Sunset and wine :)

Sunset and wine :), Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  there is "modern times tradition" at the lighthouse point :) Locals and tourists bring their local wine with them when they visit Polente Lighthouse. They sit on the rocks or beach and enjoy their wine and beautiful sunset view. Good experience :) 

Wine Harvest at Bozcaada

Wine Harvest at Bozcaada, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  At the mid of August, it is harvest time for Bozcaada. During wine harvest people help each other to making harvest more easily, cheerful and faster. Also concerts held and a colorful parade passes the town. Grapes, grape juice and wine make Bozcaada's days of harvest happy... 

Hagia Paraskevi Feast

Hagia Paraskevi Feast, Bozcaada

 Arkeolog Says:  Hagia Paraskevi Church and Holy Spring hosts many orthodox from all around the world at the end of July. During this gathering, people pray, dance, sing and have conversations with each other. on these days island both become crowded and has serious acommodation problems. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Wine Tasting
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Wine production is a traditional work in this island for centuries. There are 4 famous companies and they got nice and lovely shops for wine tasting. You can taste your wine before pay&buy. No limits and no hesitation :)

Also you can visit my other pages for Bozcaada wines.

Updated Apr 21, 2010

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Favorites  

BOZCAADA by Kevin Gould THE GUARDIAN FEB. 2009
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Bozcaada -beach

Favorite thing: BOZCAADA
The island recession forgot
Bozcaada is a little-known Aegean outpost where affordability doesn't mean spartan accommodation and paint-stripper wine. Bon viveur Kevin Gould is in his element

For the article :
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/feb/07/budget-island-breaks-bozcaada-turkey

Written Mar 1, 2009

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