Çanakkale

Best Viewpoints

This collection spans the strategic heights of the Gallipoli Peninsula and the rugged coastlines of the Aegean islands. It includes the highest point of the Sari Bair range, Koca Çimen Tepe, which offers views over the Dardanelles and the Suvla Bay battlefields. The list also highlights the white cliffs of Bozcaada and the westernmost sunset points of Gökçeada, alongside functional fire lookout towers that provide 360-degree panoramas of the province’s dense pine forests.

Mermer Burnu

A coastal cliff on the eastern shore of Bozcaada, characterized by white rock formations and clear Aegean waters.

Günbatımı İzleme Noktası

Situated at the western tip of Bozcaada near the Polente Lighthouse, this site offers views of the Aegean Sea and the island’s wind turbines.

İnce Buru

Rugged coastal cliffs located at the northwestern tip of Gökçeada, overlooking the North Aegean Sea.

Hill Q

A strategic elevation on the Gallipoli Peninsula within the Sari Bair range, significant for its role during the 1915 August Offensive.

Hill 971

The highest point on the Gallipoli Peninsula at 305 meters. This peak was a primary objective during the Battle of Sari Bair in August 1915.

Hill W

A dominant height on the Gallipoli Peninsula overlooking Suvla Bay and the Salt Lake, which saw intense combat during the 1915 campaign.

Fire lookout tower

A forest fire observation station providing panoramic views of the northern Gallipoli Peninsula and the Gulf of Saros.

Çamlıca fire lookout tower

An observation tower located on the mainland, offering elevated views of the surrounding pine forests and the Dardanelles strait.

Kavakdağı fire lookout tower

Located on a high ridge in the southern Çanakkale region, this tower provides vistas of the Kaz Mountains and the Aegean coastline.