İmbros
Turkey's largest island, where ancient Greek villages, crystal-clear bays, and windsurfing beaches preserve a slow-paced Aegean charm.
İmbros (Gökçeada) is located in the northern Aegean Sea, in the western part of Çanakkale Province, and is the largest island in Turkey. Historically known as Imbros, it was long inhabited by a Greek-majority population. Ancient stone villages like Tepeköy, Zeytinliköy, and the abandoned Dereköy preserve this history, while Kaleköy port and castle offer great sea views. Aydıncık Beach and the Salt Lake area on the south coast are perfect for kitesurfing, Yıldız Bay features an underwater national park, and bays like Gizli Liman, Laz Koyu, and Uğurlu are clear and peaceful. Inland, there is the Marmaros Waterfall. June to September is the most suitable time for an island holiday. Visitors mainly reach the island by ferry from the mainland side of Çanakkale Province.