Geyikli, located in the Ezine district of our Çanakkale province, stands out as one of the important holiday destinations that attract attention with both its touristic values and beaches. When Geyikli is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the famous "Eyvah Eyvah" film series starring Ata Demirer. This is because this holiday resort was the filming location of this movie. You can easily reach Geyikli by buying a bus ticket or a plane ticket. In this town, which is one of the most frequently visited routes during summer holidays, you can do both cultural tours and nature tours at the same time. Located about 20 kilometers from the center of Ezine district, a wonderful holiday opportunity awaits you in this town. In terms of places to visit in Geyikli, it also offers its valued visitors many beautiful travel alternatives.
Surrounded by pine trees, you can have a wonderful holiday experience in this town and spend pleasant days with your loved ones. There are multiple transportation options to reach Geyikli town. The first of these is to come by private car. You can easily get here by road from cities like Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara. Another transportation alternative is intercity buses. There are regular bus services to Ezine Bus Terminal from various points of Turkey. Depending on your location, you can buy a bus ticket. After arriving at the bus terminal, you can transfer to Geyikli town by other means of transport. Holidaymakers who plan to come from more distant cities can also consider the air travel option. For this, the destination is Çanakkale Airport.
After purchasing your plane ticket from your location, you can embark on a pleasant flight experience. After arriving at the airport, you can either take a taxi for direct transportation or choose the car rental alternative to explore more tourist places. There are tourist spots you must see during your holiday in Geyikli. Among these spots are Odunluk Pier, Antiganos Monophtalmos Ancient City, Alexandria Troas Ruins, Dalyan Heart-shaped Lake, Yeniköy Papaz Beach, Asilhan Bey Mosque, Historical Geyikli Bath and Bozcaada. You can include these prominent touristic places of the town in your travel list and set out for a wonderful travel experience. So, without further ado, let’s start giving information about these prominent spots of the region.
Odunluk Pier
The first place on our list of places to visit in Geyikli is Odunluk Pier, located on the coastal side of the town.
The reason why this pier is called Odunluk is because of the oak acorn trade. You can swim from this pier and enjoy swimming. Since this place is also surrounded by greenery, you can also spend time intertwined with nature. In addition, the pier also hosts a magnificent Bozcaada view. When you get hungry after swimming, you can visit the restaurants on the coastal side and taste fresh seafood.
Antiganos Monophtalmos Ancient City
By buying a Geyikli plane ticket, you can have the opportunity to see the Antiganos Monophtalmos Ancient City, which stands out with its historical atmosphere.
Located about three kilometers south of the pier, this ancient city is one of the historical places worth seeing in the region. Also known as Old Istanbul, this area was built in 310 BC. After visiting this ancient city, if you wish, you can also go to Neandria Ancient City, located about 20 kilometers from the center of Ezine district, and closely examine the historical ruins there.
Alexandria Troas Ruins
During your holiday in Geyikli, another historical place you have the chance to explore is the Alexandria Troas Ruins.
This ancient city with a deep-rooted history was built by Antigonas in 301 BC. In this historical spot, which dates back to Roman times, you can come across various historical ruins and embark on a journey through time. It is one of the places frequently visited by those who love to visit historical structures, and we recommend adding this ruins site to your travel list.
Dalyan Heart-shaped Lake
By buying a Geyikli bus ticket, you can have the opportunity to closely see Dalyan Heart-shaped Lake, which stands out with its different appearance and color.
Also known as Pink Lake, this lake has a heart-shaped appearance. There are a total of eight lakes in the world that have a pink color. This heart-shaped lake is one of these lakes. Since the color of the lake turns pink after September, it is also known by this name. We definitely recommend seeing this lake, which is a true natural wonder. Here you can photograph the unique appearance of the lake.
Yeniköy Papaz Beach
The next touristic stop on our list of places to visit in Geyikli is Yeniköy Papaz Beach, one of the places where you can swim.
This is actually a beach located on the Yeniköy side of Ezine district. However, if you want to add color to your Geyikli holiday and discover new places, you can also go to this beach and enjoy its magnificent sea. On this beach, which has a long coastline, you can have pleasant hours with your family or friends.
Historical Geyikli Bath
Another stop on our list of places to visit in Geyikli is the Historical Geyikli Bath, which is located in the center.
It is one of the places frequently visited by history enthusiasts and consists of three sections in total. The first of these sections is the hot room, another is the changing room, and the last is the lukewarm room. You can visit this history-smelling bath by buying a bus ticket.
Bozcaada
Before finishing your Geyikli holiday, we recommend that you also visit the famous Bozcaada. You can easily reach here by ferries departing from the pier.
This island is also one of the regions that host tourists as frequently as Geyikli. Here you can swim in the beaches, visit its beautiful bays, explore its streets and have a good time.
