Bozcaada Island, Turkey

Bozcaada is the contemporary Turkish name for the legendary island of Tenedos, named after the legendary hero Tenes, who ruled the island at the time of the Trojan War. Sparsely populated and dotted with vineyards, the island’s main industries are fishing and winemaking, making it the perfect place to explore its vibrant markets, open-air cafés, and picturesque vineyards. The beaches on this tiny island, such as Ayazma Plaji and Akvaryum Koyu, are only known to locals and those that covet this beautiful coastline. For nature lovers and history buffs, hike to 15th-century Bozcaada Castle, one of Turkey’s best-preserved fortifications, offering incredible views, or visit the Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Mosque, restored in 1655.