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Eski Bademli Village

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Eski Bademli Village is a hillside village on Gokceada Island, known for its elevated views over the Aegean Sea and surrounding countryside. The village offers a peaceful atmosphere with traditional houses, narrow streets, and scenic viewpoints, making it a great stop for photography and quiet walks.

What to See & Do

  • 🌅 Witness the island’s most spectacular 📸 **sunset views** from the “Balcony” cliffs 🎞️
  • 🌳 See the **650-year-old plane tree** and the historic stone **Old Laundry** house 🧺
  • ⛪ Explore the 🧱 **Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos** and its iconic metal tower 🔔
  • 🛍️ Shop for unique handmade gifts at **Eski Bademli Dükkanı**, a boutique artisanal shop 🧶
  • ☕ Sip a Turkish coffee at Sten Ada while enjoying the 🕊️ peaceful village ambiance 🧿

How to Get There

  • 🚗 Drive 15 minutes (approx. 4km) 🛣️ north-west from Gökçeada town center 🏙️
  • 🚕 Easily reach the village via 🚕 **taxi**, a popular choice for sunset trips 🗺️
  • 🅿️ Leave your vehicle at the 🚘 **public parking lot** at the village entrance 🔑
  • 👣 Enjoy a 🧭 **pedestrian-only** experience inside the village’s narrow cobblestone lanes 🏘️

Travel Tips

  • 👟 Wear 👟 **comfortable walking shoes**; the village has steep, uneven stone paths 🧗
  • 🍮 Try the 🥧 **Portokalopita** (orange cake) or mastic pudding at the local village cafes 😋
  • 🍯 Visit **Gökhan’ın Bal Çiftliği** nearby to taste and buy 🐝 award-winning organic honey 🍯
  • 🌅 Arrive at least **45 minutes before sunset** to secure the best photography spot 📸

Suggested Itinerary

  • 📍 05:00 PM – Arrive at the entrance of Eski Bademli Village 🎒
  • 🚶 05:30 PM – **Walk and explore** the historic laundry, plane tree, and church ⛪
  • 📸 06:45 PM – Secure your spot for **sunset photography** at the village edge 🌅
  • 🍽️ 07:30 PM – Enjoy a **dessert or coffee** at a village cafe under the stars ☕
  • 🚗 08:00 PM – **Return to city center** or head to nearby Kaleköy for dinner 🍽️

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 09:00 AM – 08:00 PM

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Late afternoon or sunset for views

Location

📌Eski Bademli Village, Gokceada, Canakkale, Turkey

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