Districts

Ayvacık has one of the longest coastlines of Çanakkale with its 83 km coastline. With an area of ​​874 km², 52% of the district is forested. It is 270 meters above sea level. The plains of the district are Tuzla Kösedere and Babakale. As the mountains stretch parallel to the sea, extraordinarily beautiful bays follow each other on the coastline. These bays, attracted great interest in recent years, are centers of attraction for tourism.

While the southern coast of Ayvacık facing Edremit Bay shows the effect of the Mediterranean climate, the inner parts are under the influence of the Marmara climate. Assos Ancient City, which always attracts the attention of local and foreign travelers, Gülpınar Apollon Sanctuary; Villages such as Behramkale, Adatepe, Yeşilyurt which have beautiful nature, Tuzla and Babakale villages, which contain the architectural structures of the first period of the Ottoman Empire, and special regions such as Bababurnu, which is the most extreme point of Anatolia and the Asian continent, makes Ayvacık very special. In addition to tourism, olive and olive oil production, carpet weaving, cheese and livestock are among the important sources of income.

Bayramiç, which is more than 60% covered with forests in terms of the area in the south of Çanakkale, is among the prominent districts of the region with its nature and mythology. The district, whose settlement dates back to the ancient period, was taken to the borders of the Karesi Principality in 1308 and to the Ottoman borders in 1356. The name 'Bayram İçi', which means the holiday place given to the region, turned into Bayramiç over time and became a district in 1902. Kaz Mountains, which is one of the oxygen reservoirs close to the region, Ayazma recreation area at the foot of Kaz Mountains, ancient cities (Skepsis and Kebrene), Mehmet Akif Museum House, Hadımoğlu Mansion are among the elements that increase the attractiveness of the region. White peach and tahini halva is famous in the region. The current population of the district, which is 67 km from the city center, is 29,645.

Biga, which is the most populated district of Çanakkale and is built on the same peninsula with its own name, was divided into two by the Kocabaş Stream, and the city center was built on a hill named Balıkkaya. It is not known when the first settlement was, but it is known that it was called Pegae or Pegai in ancient times. Biga, which has many resources such as old history, thermal spa facility, beaches, forest areas, agriculture, animal husbandry, furniture, iron-steel and packaging production, also includes Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and Biga Vocational School. contained within its borders. The current population of the district is 90,788.

Located 18 nautical miles south of the Aegean mouth of the Dardanelles Strait, it is Turkey's third largest island and the second largest island after Gökçeada in the same region. Although the district, formerly known as Tenedos, is the smallest district of Çanakkale in terms of population, it is the most visited district, especially in summer. Bozcaada, which has historical monuments dating back to the 6th century BC, has streets full of Greek architecture, and is famous for its viticulture and wine, provides a great source of its economy from tourism and fishing. The current population of the district, which is approximately 60 kilometers from Çanakkale, is 3.098.

Çan is a district located in the geographical center of Çanakkale province. It is surrounded by Biga and Lapseki in the north, Yenice in the east, Çanakkale Merkez and Bayramiç districts in the west and south. In historical sources, the name Gergithes is found in the place where Çan was found. The Bell Sarcophagus, found in 1999, dates back to the 4th century BC. century shows. It has a population of 48,023. Çan district has 1 town and 67 villages. Karakoca Plain, Bahadırlı Plain and Helvacı Plain can be shown as the most important plains. The main livelihoods of the district are: Ceramic Industry, Lignite Coal Deposits and Çan Thermal Power Plant, as well as agriculture and animal husbandry.

Çingentepe Tumulus- Sarcophagus, Çan Ceramics, Çan Ceramic Factories are among the most important values ​​of Çan in terms of tourism. It serves people looking for a healthy life and healing, with the hot springs that can be included in the international network have water features, which are criteria in terms of thermal tourism, and the facilities reach international standards. Çan Spa, Bardakçılar Mountain Spa, Tepeköy Spa. Youth Tourism is also very common. Culture and Art Activities Nature Walk, Animal and Commodity Fair, Handicrafts are among our cultural and art activities.

We see the flavors of Çanakkale food culture in Çan cuisine as well. The culinary culture, especially in immigrant villages, constitutes the flavors frequently encountered in the region. Meat-milk soup, different vegetable and fruit pickles are the well-known tastes of the district. Especially, pickled pear made in barrels from the immature pear grown in the region is quite famous.

Lapseki is a district of Çanakkale province on the Anatolian side. There are regular ferry services between Gallipoli and Gallipoli. It is thought to have taken its name from Lampsacus, the daughter of a philosopher who settled in this region during the Ancient Greek period. Lapseki is famous for its cherries and the Lapseki Cherry Festival is held every year. The Anatolian leg of the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which was opened in 2022, is located in Lapseki.

Eceabat is located at the western end of the Gallipoli Peninsula, on the European side. Eceabat, which has 12 villages, met the brick needs of Çanakkale for a while with its many brick kilns. Çanakkale is an important center for the production of ceramics.

Ancient Cities: Sestos, Kilistepe/Maydos Campus, Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, Kilitbahir Village are the prominent touristic centers of the district. Castles and Bastions: Kilitbahir Castle, Seddülbahir Castle, Bigali Castle, Namazgah Bastion, Mecidiye Bastion, Bigali Ataturk House Museum. The beaches and beaches of Eceabat worth seeing are: Kabatepe Forest Camp, Küçük Anafartalar Village Beach, Small Bony Cape, Suvla Bay, Büyük Bony Point. Eceabat cuisine is similar to Çanakkale's local cuisine. Among the most known flavors, eggplant with cheese, katmer, simit Turkish delight, muffin bread, pirehu, eggplant with tarhana, cheese halva and mafish stand out.

The region got its name from the word Azine, which means Friday, to turn into Ezine over time. Established on a fertile plain, the district has rich landforms with the Menderes Brook, which arises from the north of the Kaz Mountains and empties into the Dardanelles, and the Akçin Brook, which divides the district into two. Minerals such as marble, lead and limestone have been encountered in the region, and the region is on a volcanic mass.

The beaches of the district, which has a temperate climate, and ancient artifacts such as Alexandria Troas Ancient City, Pink Lake, Neandria Ancient City, Seferşeh Bath, Achilles Tumulus and Rabbit Island are among the must-see places in the district. In addition, by taking advantage of the advantageous location of Ezine, the infrastructure works are continuing to open the Food Specialization Organized Industrial Zone.

Ezine, which is easily accessible from the surrounding districts, is located approximately 60 kilometers from the city center of Çanakkale. The district, which has become a brand with Ezine Cheese, has also shown development in small cattle breeding and agriculture on issues such as the milk used to produce this cheese and the feeding of animals.

Established where the Dardanelles Strait begins, Gallipoli consists of completely clean beaches along with the shores of the Saros Gulf. The Kavak Stream originating from Korudağı is the only source of life that irrigates this region. It has a population of 44,598. Although the establishment of Gallipoli is very old, it is not known when and by whom it was built. However, it is assumed that the past of the district is as old as the city of Troy. The old name of the region is "Critote". It was called "Galliopolis" by the Celts in the Ancient Age.

Gallipoli is famous for its seafood. Among them, sardines take the first place. Salted Sardines, Sardine Kebab, Canned Sardines etc. Sardines have a wide variety of uses. For dessert:Cheese halvah, Gelibolu delight, Mevlevi dessert, milk tarhana, simit Turkish delight, chicken ravioli, pouring, lakerda and fish soup are the flavors unique to Gallipoli.

Tourist places to visit:The Gallipoli Shipyard, Piri Reis Museum, Gazi Süleyman Pasha Mosque, Gelibolu Mevlevi Lodge, Kasapoğlu Ali Bey Bath, Sarucu Pasha Bath. In recent years, Gallipoli is not only the address of those who want to have a quiet and peaceful holiday, but also one of the first places of choice for participants who have interests such as underwater diving, windsurfing and kite surfing. The untouched bay and beaches of Saros Bay, Coal Harbour, Bebek Rocks, Hamza Bay, Guneyli Village, Gelibolu Lighthouse settlements are quite famous.

It is accepted that the oldest inhabitants of the island, whose old name is Imbros, are the Plasglares. The island, which remained under the rule of Athens until the Roman rule, passed to the Ottoman Empire with the conquest of Istanbul in 1453, then remained under Greek occupation for a while and was taken to the borders of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 with the Treaty of Lausanne. Although it is the largest island in Turkey, it also has the title of 'the place where the sun sets last'. The island is only accessible by sea, and there are ferry services from Kabatepe Port and Çanakkale Center. With the olives obtained from the 300-400-year-old olive trees on the island, organic agriculture, which has been focused on recently, has many natural products, especially olive oil. Gökçeada, which is an ideal place for surfing with its windy climate and clean sea, has also diversified the resources of its economy with sheep and goat breeding on the island.

Çanakkale Center has a population of 195,439. The present name of the city comes from the Çanak Castle, which was built on the Anatolian side. This Castle is also called Sultaniye Castle. Çanakkale has attracted the attention of civilizations throughout history, as it is one of the points connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. The importance of the Bosphorus came to the fore once again during the Dardanelles Wars (World War I).

Aynalı Bazaar, Çanakkale Ceramic Museum, Çanakkale Naval Museum (Kale-i Sultaniye), Çanakkale Archeology Museum, Church of Mary, Troy Ancient City (Troy), Assos Ancient City, Dardanos Tumulus, Monuments: Çanakkale Martyrs' Monument, Stop Passenger Monument, New Zealand Monument, Architectural Buildings: Clock Tower, Kilitbahir Castle, Namazgah Bastion, Seyit Corporal Monument are among the must-see places in the central district.

Yenice, which was established at the foot of the Kaz Mountains, is the largest district of Çanakkale in terms of surface area. It is located in the southeast of Çanakkale province. It has 76 villages. It has 1 town (Kalkim Town) and 76 villages. It has a population of 31,023. It serves with a total of 6 Neighborhood Headmans, 2 of which are in Kalkım Town.

Climatic features seen in the district: It shows the characteristics of the Marmara Climate, which is a mixture of Mediterranean, Black Sea and continental climates. 70% of the vegetation is covered with forests. There are wide plains between the mountains in Yenice district. Livelihood of the region is livestock and agriculture. Prominent agricultural products; They can be listed as Capia Pepper, Strawberry, Tobacco, Milk, Beekeeping.

Yenice is a center of attraction in terms of alternative tourism opportunities (thermal, nature sports, shooting, etc.). Issız Cuma Mosque, Büyük Agonia, Asartepe can be listed as reliable places.