Scented Island Cunda

Cunda Island became known through the ages with different names.Nesos the ancient city where he was known in ancient times because of Nesos. At the same age, all the islands in the region was called Hekatos Islands. Hekatos, head of the city of Nesos nickname was the name of the god Apollo. Kaptan-i Derya 1513'te Pirie Reis completed the renowned 'Kitab-i Navy,' in his book 'Yunda' passes in the name of the island. In contrast to known to the Greeks to the island until 1924 the island's population by almost all demezlerdi Cunda. For them, the island's name 'Scented Island' means' Moshinos'tu. Cunda found only in the name of the Ottoman records. The current name is' Alibey Island.The streets are full of old Greek houses.
Navigation Taşkahve'de afterName change does not change regardless of how much things are changing Cunda'da. Century neo-classical style stone-paved narrow streets and stone houses are not changed at the beginning. While watching the colors and details of the houses of people living past their eyes you know much better aesthetics. This aesthetic is still continuing to see people cheer. 1924 as a result of exchange rather than the people of Crete to Greece Cunda, Lesvos and the Turks settled in Macedonia. Are not easily adapted to the region because of the culture of the island became foreign arrivals. Was interrupted in 1924 due to the continuation of the same quality of daily life, even though female heads tokmaklarındaki budur.Evlerin door, hand motifs, balkonlarındaki iron work, wandering the streets of the island following the alınlıklarındaki decorations and taşıyıcılarındaki female figures, sitting in front of the door or a window after the street islanders will accompany you on chats. Listen to them, the island's history and stories. On the Coast 'Taşkahve', symbol of the island structure. The magnificent architecture, spacious interior and windows vitraylarıyla people will take a hundred years before. Only 'Taşkahve' is sufficient to reflect the rich past of the island, even Cunda. Stroll the streets of the island after Visiting the coast before the break, and a fatigue to drink coffee 'Taşkahve' the most appropriate venue.
Lovers' spaceWith the color of dried rose, almost all the houses on the island, the basic building material is the cornerstone of garlic. Day batımlarında thoroughly color the resulting garlic Garlic Ayvalik region is a source of stone. Formed by lava flows thousands of years ago Cunda'nın homes today are shaped piece of garlic. Cunda'nın houses and streets outside the places of sight-seeing opportunities come at the beginning of the Church of Taksiyarhis. The church was built in 1873 largely survived. Family and the church is interested in the care of the garden of the church who live in their homes as well as visitors from the gezdiriyorlar structure. The interior is quite spectacular, especially the frescoes on the walls of the Church of Taksiyarhis the lovers' hearts on them, the names covered with arrows. However, there is a place for lovers Cunda'da. 'Lovers' Hill', called the most beautiful observation point in the island and sea views. Yıkıntısının a church where 'Lovers' Hill' full moon nights, lovers, especially those who want to be in love or wanted too sağlıyor.Bölgenin romantic environment is a religious center for Christians in the past is not difficult to understand. Cunda within the boundaries of Ayvalik and the remains of churches and monasteries around fifty of the most important indicator of this situation. Cunda by the silhouette of the islands around it, and immediately noticed from a distance, all the monasteries today is abandoned. Patricia village located near the rear side of the island Cunda 'Monastery of Ayios Dimitrios Selina Ta' other monasteries in the region one of the most magnificent. Another monastery was built in 1771 thought to be the name of 'Moonlight Monastery. But the must-see is not very easy to get to the monastery. Patricia Cunda center of the village reachable only by private car or taxi. About an hour-long walk to reach the monastery in the village. Of course, swing, an hour, an hour's return must also take into account. However, how to pass time on a hiking path is completely covered with olive trees and not notice that.

A fish, he Papalina'City of Islands' Ayvalik 22 islands known as the only settlement on the island have Cunda. Other islands in the ruins of a monastery or a stand-alone settlements outside the fishing port there is only sporadic. Although since the beginning of the article 'island' to say that Cunda also be accessed by road. A bridge connected the island to the mainland in 1964. However, the properties of this connection kaybettirmemiş Cunda'nın island. Especially on rainy days or evening wandering the narrow streets of the islands above them Cunda'nın off more than he will feel a sense of sadness and forsaken. However, these feelings are replaced with the sun leaves joy and enthusiasm. Cunda'nın other emotions to bring people in at night. Along the coastal restaurants, enjoy delicious seafood in olive oil and the other is the color of the island, adorned the tables during the night-long conversations. Especially immigrants from Crete dandelion, nettle, sea bean island cuisine entrees such as the various herbs like icon. The octopus, squid, shrimp, prepared in their own way, such as seafood restaurants here. All of these foods in the 'Papalina' Cunda'da interest only, and here is specific to fish.