Properties for sale in Çanakkale Turkey

Çanakkale is known for the war cemeteries and memorials for the Turkish and foreign soldiers killed during the Canakkale Sea and shore battles in 1915 . There are sunken ships, trenches, castles, towers and hundreds of remains of the war. In total, there are graves and memorials of around 250,000 Turkish soldiers, and 250,000 from Australia, New Zealand, England and France. Thousands of people visit the war cemeteries every year, and it is one of the most famous sites in Turkey.

Çanakkale is an important town and seaport of the country and is a significant center of tourism. Çanakkale province is the second one in Turkey (the foremost being Istanbul ), which has territory in both the countries of Asia ( Biga Peninsula) and Europe (Gelibolu or Gallipoli peninsula). It lies on the southern coast of Dardanelles Strait (or Hellespont) that connects the Aegean and Marmara Seas.

The province of Çanakkale is a notable region for viticulture and wine making in Turkey. The region between Saros Gulf and Gelibolu on the Gallipoli peninsula is cultivated with vineyards. Gökceada, the largest of the Turkish islands, and Bozcaada are also in this region . There are many camping facilities and small hotels, sea food restaurants on the islands.