Perched at Bozcaada's westernmost tip, the 19th-century Polente Lighthouse (rated 4.5 ★ on TripAdvisor) commands the most spectacular sunset view on the Aegean — a private jeep or ATV transfer turns the journey into an adventure.
What to expect
Your driver-guide picks you up at the port in a private 4x4 and winds through the island's interior, pausing at the famous hilltop windmills for photographs with the Aegean as backdrop. At Polente Lighthouse the cliff-edge views extend to the Troad coastline and, on clear days, to Lesbos. Your guide narrates the lighthouse's Ottoman naval history and the island's strategic importance through the ages. The return route loops past Akvaryum Bay's turquoise cove.
Good to know
Best timed for late afternoon if your all-aboard allows. The lighthouse is approx. 12 km from port — a private vehicle is essential as there is no public transport. Confirm all-aboard time before booking so timing can be calibrated precisely.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Bozcaada — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.