what to do in Cunda island

 Cunda Island Attractions

Cunda Island is a place that must be seen by those who come to Balikesir, which is connected to the Ayvalık district of Balikesir, one of the beautiful provinces of Turkey. Cunda Island fascinates those who see it with its history, boat tours, unique souvenirs and beautiful streets that make this place special. The history of the island of Cunda, which is recorded as the 4th largest island in the Aegean, dates back to the War of Independence. Cunda Island and brave commander Ali Çetinkaya, who opposed the Sultan's order of "Surrender to the Greeks" given during the War of Independence, starts the honorable struggle by saying "no". At the same time, the island of Cunda is the only inhabited island among the 22 islands around Ayvalık.

Cunda Island continues to attract tourists with its historical textures and fun activities. The fame of this island is so great that it attracts more attention than Ayvalık, to which it is connected. When viewed from this perspective, Cunda Island is the reason why some people come to Ayvalık and even Balıkesir. In this sense, the island itself is a huge source of income. The municipality, which is aware of this, is doing its best to clean the island and despite the fact that the tourists are sensitive about this issue. Apart from these, Cunda is also home to many Greek citizens in terms of population. Although the island of Cunda does not have as many places as Bodrum, Alaçatı in terms of places to visit, it manages to make a name for itself with its unique streets and boat tours. What to do when you come to Cunda island? Or the answers to questions such as what is being done are as follows;

One of the things that local and foreign tourists do and should do is to go to the Church of Agios Yannis. The church, which was of great importance in the 17th and 18th centuries, is now waiting for its visitors in a restored way. The location of the church, which has a wonderful view of Cunda Island with its small cafe next to it, draws attention. All of the churches and windmills, which are the symbols of Cunda Island, may not have been preserved until now.

Again, close to the church of Agios Yannis, the windmill, which is one of the symbols of the island of Cunda, is a must-see. This mill has a business. You can visit it at any time of the day. It is enough to taste the atmosphere inside to feel the history and those times in the old times. The windmill, which has a special place for the island of Cunda, has become a must-visit place for those who go here.

Taksiyarhis Church

This church, which we can call living history, has been standing since 1873. This historical place, which was restored by the Koç family in 2011, attracts the attention of many people. In this place, which is kind of like a continuation of Rahmi Koç's museum, there are toys, antiques and important items from the old period. The museum, which was reopened in 2014, is now open to its visitors and is waiting to be seen with its magnificent history.