Avşa Island

Have you ever wondered how many vineyards a small island can hold? Reach Avşa at the end of summer, wander among the vines covering its slopes, and you’ll see that the answer is “far more than you think”… This small island in the southern Marmara has been known for centuries for its vineyards, its grapes and its wine. When summer ends, the harvest begins; baskets fill, barrels are readied, and a sweet-and-sour scent mingles with the island air.