Bozcaada
ISLANDBOOK
North Aegean Sea
A small island of vineyards and wind, with a fortress at the harbour and beaches to the south.
See
- 01The fortressStone walls at the harbour mouth, rebuilt by every ruler.
- 02VineyardsLow vines pruned against the wind, covering most of the island.
- 03The old quarterBay windows, painted shutters and lanes too narrow for cars.
- 04Southern beachesShallow sand and open water on the far side of the island.
Do
- 01Cycle the islandFlat roads, one hour end to end, vines the whole way.
- 02Swim in the afternoonThe wind drops and the south coast turns still.
- 03Harvest in SeptemberCrates, tractors and the whole island smelling of grapes.
- 04Evening at the harbourBoats in, tables out, the light going pink behind the walls.
Eat
- 01Island wineGrapes grown nowhere else, pressed a few streets from the vines.
- 02Grilled fishWhatever the small boats brought in that morning.
- 03Tomato jamCooked down with sugar, eaten at breakfast with cheese.
Make
- 01WinemakingSmall cellars, a few thousand bottles each, sold at the door.
- 02Poppy sweetsGround seed and sugar, a taste particular to the island.