The Island
Gökçeada
Imbros · North Aegean · Türkiye40°10′N · 25°50′E
Türkiye's largest island and its westernmost point, where the sun sets last. Stone villages, pine forests, a salt lake and clear water, a short crossing from the Gallipoli peninsula.
Depart
Istanbul
4–5 h by road
Kabatepe
75 min by ferry
Gökçeada
- Getting there
- Drive or take a bus to Kabatepe pier near Eceabat, then the GESTAŞ car ferry to Kuzu Limanı. The crossing takes about 75 minutes, up to 90 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
- Yıldızkoy is Türkiye's first underwater national park. 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.