The Island
Bozcaada
Tenedos · North Aegean · Türkiye39°50′N · 26°04′E
A small island at the mouth of the Dardanelles, where vineyards meet the North Aegean. A castle town, clear coves and wind, a short crossing from Geyikli.
Depart
Istanbul
5–6 h by road
Geyikli
40 min by ferry
Bozcaada
- Getting there
- Drive or take a bus to Geyikli pier near Ezine, then the GESTAŞ ferry to Bozcaada. The crossing takes about 40 minutes, longer in strong wind.
- In late May
- Warm days, cool nights and a green, quiet island before the summer crowds. Bring layers for the night.
- Below the surface
- Ayazma cove is the island's clearest water. Bring a mask.
- Good to know
- Lodos and poyraz winds can delay ferries, so keep your plans flexible. The exact location is shared with ticket holders.