Cunda Island, which allows the guests to leave satisfied with its naturalness, landscapes, history, and unique beauty, has facilities that will let its guests have fun on their own. Cunda Island, which offers a pleasant environment to relax and have fun according to your taste in general, will be able to provide you with different opportunities to spend a holiday intertwined with nature with its different points to visit. Cunda is one of the ideal areas for summer holidays, with every detail from its colorful streets to its old buildings, from its friendly people to its sweet and pleasant spots to visit.
Where to go in Cunda Island?
Cunda Island, which will allow you to have a pleasant holiday in many areas from its historical beauties to its natural beauties, not only offers the opportunity to spend a pleasant holiday with its beaches and sea. At the same time, it will be able to provide you with a long holiday opportunity that you will enjoy with many opportunities that you will love. So, where to visit in Cunda ısland?
Spend Time and Cool Down at the Church of Agios Yaninis
Agios Yannis Church, which was restored by the Koç family in 1997, has a very old history and although it was used as a church during its period, it is possible to say that it actually has many different collections in the field of law. Over time, these collections were stolen, lost, or lost in various natural disasters and left the church. After the restoration, it started to be used as a church library and it is possible to spend a pleasant time in its cafe. Located right in front of the church, this cafe opens every day at 09:30, and if you wish, you can spend time in the library and taste the refreshing drinks on hot summer days. You can even visit the windmill, which is located just ahead of this church library and is not operated and naturally does not have an entrance fee or clock. It is possible to say that the view of this windmill, which can be seen from the Church of Agios Yannis, is very beautiful as it is located on the hill.
Visit Taksiyarhis Church
By visiting the Taksiyarhis Church, which is a continuation of the Koç Museum, you can visit an old church that has been standing since 1873 and open the doors of a cultural and historical tour, as well as see many antique toys and antique vehicles, as in the Koç Museum. . You can lose yourself in this church, which arouses great curiosity and interest with its different design, interior architecture, usage style and also the antique items inside, but be careful.
See the Moonlight Monastery ( Ayışığı Manastırı )
Moonlight Monastery, also known as Aydimitri Ta Selina, is located at the northernmost point of the Patriça Peninsula and it really takes a lot of determination to reach this point. This historical monastery, which dates back to the 16th century, was plundered by treasure hunters. For this reason, although it is difficult to find any documents, information or traces of the monastery in it, it fascinates those who come to visit with both its history and architectural beauty in terms of architecture. If you wish, you can also add a historical atmosphere to your holiday by visiting the Moonlight Monastery with your own vehicle.
Note: There are visits only on Wednesdays between 10.00-15.00. I will say that the roads are very bad, but there is no right way! When we went by private vehicle, we returned back before we actually arrived! IT WAS THAT BAD!
Nun School
The Nuns School, built in 1835, is now the property of the Komili family and is located in the olive trees; It can be seen by taking a tour by boat. Although it is not possible to visit this area because it is private property, it is possible to see this property and examine this uniquely beautiful area with a boat tour. The Nuns School amazes visitors with its different views and beautiful appearance.
See the Despot’s House
The priest’s house, known as the Despot’s House, is one of the most magnificent and eye-catching among the Greek houses in Cunda. This historical building, dated 1862, is the mansion of an Orthodox clergyman known as the Despot, and the nickname Despot actually comes from the fact that he was a general name given to Orthodox bishops at that time, not because he was a despot. You can have a pleasant trip by visiting this historical house.
Ortunç Bay (Ortunç Koyu)
It is not possible to spend the whole day here in Ortunç Bay, which is one of the sweetest places to go swimming from the rocks, as there is no place to eat and drink. However, Ortunç Bay, which is one of the ideal places for tent camping, is an ideal area to spend a few hours in the sea from the rocks during the day.
In Ortunç Bay, the beach called Mocamp is also one of the places that can be preferred. You can have a pleasant time by resting your head in this place, which has eating and drinking opportunities and will be comfortable when the family goes. This area, which entertains families and children with its water slide, is one of the beautiful and enjoyable areas to visit in Ortunç Bay.
Pateriça Bay (Pateriça Koyu)
Pateriça Bay, which has a sandy beach, is one of the popular Cunda bays with its shallow sea and emotional water. Pateriça Bay, which also has many different coastal establishments; İt’s an area with different facilities such as showers, sun loungers, umbrellas and so on. Pateriça Bay, which can be reached in about half an hour by car from the center of Cunda, is one of the most popular swimming areas. Here, both the clean and calm sea and the attentive and clean establishments attract families. For this reason, Pateriça Bay is one of the most popular bays with its different possibilities.
Take a Boat Tour in Aquarium Bay
Aquarium Bay, which is the famous bay of Black Island, which is adjacent to Cunda Island; It attracts the attention of the guests with its natural beauty and crystal clear sea. It can be very enjoyable to go and spend time in this bay, especially with boat tours. Aquarium Bay, where you can relax and unwind in the calm, warm and turquoise sea and have a pleasant time, will be an ideal holiday choice for all visitors, as well as families. It will be very enjoyable to go and visit this area on boat tours.
