{"id":172,"date":"2023-04-04T22:54:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T19:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.teknevia.com\/en\/?p=172"},"modified":"2024-09-15T02:40:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T23:40:30","slug":"cunda-island-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/cunda-island-travel-guide","title":{"rendered":"Cunda Island Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cunda Island<\/strong>, or its other name \u201c<strong>Alibey Island<\/strong>&#8220;, is the fourth biggest island on the Aegean coast and it&#8217;s in <strong>Ayval\u0131k, Bal\u0131kesir, Turkey<\/strong>. As a little island, it has a <strong>Greek atmosphere <\/strong>and the roads, houses and shops are an instance of Greek life. Whilst <strong>B\u00fcy\u00fckada<\/strong> and <strong>Heybeliada<\/strong> are a mixture of Greek and Ottoman lifestyles, Cunda has more of the Greek culture. On the shores of the island, old but precious, and wealthy-looking mansions are the proof of that truth. Also narrow and cobblestone roads are a classic. As opposed to Istanbul or Bal\u0131kesir, life in the city flows at a slow pace.<\/p>\n<p>Cunda Island can be called \u201cAlibey Island, or <strong>Cunda Alibey Island<\/strong>&#8220;. The name Ali bey comes from the first shooter to the invaders in the period of War of Independence. Ali bey was a Turkish lieutenant colonel and his name was given after his work for the area. Today both names are used frequently.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/cunda-island-travel-guide\/#Cunda_Islands_Importance_Throughout_the_History\" title=\"Cunda Island\u2019s Importance Throughout the History\">Cunda Island\u2019s Importance Throughout the History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/cunda-island-travel-guide\/#Notable_Destinations_in_Cunda_Island\" title=\"Notable Destinations in Cunda Island\">Notable Destinations in Cunda Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/cunda-island-travel-guide\/#So_How_to_Get_to_Cunda_Island\" title=\"So How to Get to Cunda Island?\">So How to Get to Cunda Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/cunda-island-travel-guide\/#Where_is_Cunda_Alibey_Island\" title=\"Where is Cunda Alibey Island?\">Where is Cunda Alibey Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/cunda-island-travel-guide\/#What_are_the_things_to_do_in_Cunda_Island\" title=\"What are the things to do in Cunda Island?\">What are the things to do in Cunda Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/cunda-island-travel-guide\/#What_are_the_near_places_on_Cunda_Island\" title=\"What are the near places on Cunda Island?\">What are the near places on Cunda Island?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cunda_Islands_Importance_Throughout_the_History\"><\/span><strong>Cunda Island\u2019s Importance Throughout the History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first residences on Cunda Island date back to 1500 years. In those times, the island was occupied by Greeks mostly even if the island has a little Turkish community, and they called the island \u201c<strong>Moschonisi<\/strong>\u201d which means \u201c<strong>perfumed island<\/strong>\u201d. Indeed, the island is covered with wildflowers, unlike other islands in Ayval\u0131k so that&#8217;s why the island was named like that.<\/p>\n<p>Cunda Island, Ayval\u0131k also gained importance with what it serves its visitors. In 1889, the city became a bigger city and produces its olive oils, soaps and vines. The city made its name remarkable and sold its goods to people who are even not from Ayval\u0131k or near cities. Thus, the island and Ayval\u0131k became a commerce center.<\/p>\n<p>Ayval\u0131k has a modern village look and that feature gives Ayval\u0131k a touristic aura. On the stone roads of the island, you can go for a walk, see the old but Greek-style mansions and enjoy the weather, especially summer times.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Destinations_in_Cunda_Island\"><\/span><strong>Notable Destinations in Cunda Island<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The island is popular with its cafes, more than one church, beaches and museums. Apparently, a trip to Cunda Island will keep you busy with traveling. First of all, a precious sightseeing spot is Lover\u2019s Hill. Lover&#8217;s Hill is an observation terrace, where you can watch the amazing view of Cunda Island and the Marmara Sea. The terrace possesses a cafeteria and library in it and the view serves the scene of the other islands of Ayval\u0131k.<\/p>\n<p>Ta\u015f Caf\u00e9 is a popular eating and drinking spot for everyone. Every tourist or local supposes to visit there, eat or drink. Ta\u015f Caf\u00e9 is the most popular caf\u00e9 there. The caf\u00e9 also sells olive oil, olive, Turkish coffee and other kinds, and the most important offer, shopping is not only in its place, you can order them online. The caf\u00e9 also serves the best fish of the seasons, a wide range of meat species, daily-prepared mezes and, also alcoholic beverages. Plus, Ta\u015f Caf\u00e9 has a hotel that cooperates with the caf\u00e9. You can stay in the hotel, and enjoy the trip to Cunda Island.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 835px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flypgs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cunda-adasi-rum-kilise-ege-denizi.jpg\" alt=\"Cunda Island's Importance Throughout the History\" width=\"835\" height=\"510\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cunda Island&#8217;s Importance Throughout the History<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most important touristic destinations in Cunda Island is the Taxiarchis Rahmi Ko\u00e7 Museum. The museum was a Greek Orthodox church and it is assumed to be built in 1873 when on the island 100.000 Greeks lived. In 1927 the church was converted to a mosque, as in Islam, it is not appropriate to pray while there is a face around the prayer place. That&#8217;s why the heads of the people on the walls of the church were missing. Later on, a severe earthquake damaged the whole church in 1944, and it was abandoned till 2011. In that year, Rahmi Ko\u00e7 Foundation, which is a charity foundation of leading holding in Turkey renovated the church. The renovation was applied to the plan of the first form of the church, and today it looks like the same church before the earthquake and converting to the mosque. the church is used as a museum today and you can see tons of old daily life tools, such as the sewing machine, the first invented photograph apparatuses, ship curios, the first cars, the miniature of the building of museum and so on. The museum can be a perfect choice to realize the historical status of the island.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Cunda Island&#8217;s beaches are the best! The island is assumed little, yet it has too many beaches to enjoy. For instance, \u00c7ataltepe Beach is generally preferred by locals, yet it has a calm and warm sea. The beach is not too crowded and the sea is waveless. Ortun\u00e7 Bay is also the cleaner beach in Cunda. Swimming in Ortun\u00e7 Bay is pretty enjoyable, since you will see the sea on your front, and when you turn back, you will see a forest. Even if it is the two of them are mentioned, there are more beaches on Cunda Island.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iasbh.tmgrup.com.tr\/b105d4\/650\/344\/0\/99\/700\/466?u=https:\/\/isbh.tmgrup.com.tr\/sbh\/2022\/06\/29\/cunda-adasi-nerede-cunda-adasi-nereye-bagli-hangi-ilde-ve-nasil-gidilir-k1-1656491686006.jpg\" alt=\"Cunda Island\" width=\"650\" height=\"344\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cunda Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_How_to_Get_to_Cunda_Island\"><\/span><strong>So How to Get to Cunda Island?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if it is an island, it is easy to reach there, since it is connected with a highway bridge to Ayval\u0131k. If you have a car, you can go to Ayval\u0131k in Bal\u0131kesir, and then pass to Cunda Island using that highway. Besides, you can pass to Cunda Island with the buses of the municipality which are 10 and 20. Hope you have a wonderful journey on Cunda Island!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Cunda_Alibey_Island\"><\/span><strong>Where is Cunda Alibey Island?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cunda Island is in Ayval\u0131k, Bal\u0131kesir, Turkey.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_things_to_do_in_Cunda_Island\"><\/span><strong>What are the things to do in Cunda Island?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On Cunda Island, you can watch the view from the Lover&#8217;s Hill, eat and drink in Ta\u015f Caf\u00e9, spend the night in the hotel, walk inside and see the items in Rahmi Ko\u00e7 Museum, and swim in the best beaches of the island.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_near_places_on_Cunda_Island\"><\/span><strong>What are the near places on Cunda Island?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cunda Despot House, Ay\u0131\u015f\u0131\u011f\u0131 Monastery, Sevim and Necdet City Library are the important places in Cunda Island.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\">Teknevia<\/a> for take information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/en\/boat-rental\">boat rental<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cunda Island, or its other name \u201cAlibey Island&#8220;, is the fourth biggest island on the Aegean coast and it&#8217;s in Ayval\u0131k, Bal\u0131kesir, Turkey. As a little island, it has a Greek atmosphere and the roads, houses and shops are an instance of Greek life. Whilst B\u00fcy\u00fckada and Heybeliada are a mixture of Greek and Ottoman [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":178,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":411,"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172\/revisions\/411"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}