Gokceada
Overview
Gökçeada
Gokceada
Gökçeada, also known as Imroz, is Turkey's largest island. At the same time, the westernmost point of Turkey is located on this island. Imbros is mainly of volcanic origin and Ilyas Dağ, the highest mountain of the island, is an extinct volcano. Many Greeks and Turks live together in Gökçeada and according to the 2020 census, there are 10106 people. Unfortunately, because of the forced displacement, the Greeks had to leave their houses on the island in the past. Gökçeada, which is currently in Turkish territory, is also highly preferred by the Greeks and has become a place that many consider as their homeland. The combination of these two cultures has greatly influenced the architecture, food and lifestyle of the island today. The only way to go to the island today is the ferries that depart from Çanakkale and take 1.5 hours. When you arrive on the island, a wonderful smell of thyme welcomes you. Although some parts of the island are arid, it is one of the rare islands with its own freshwater dam, so there are many trees in the interior of the island. It has many beautiful beaches, which appeal to everyone. Because while one side consists of a deep and stony ground, the other side consists of shallow and sandy ground. Although Gökçeada receives more and more tourists every summer, it is a place that has not yet been discovered by most people in Turkey.