Av?a
TurkeyTR
Island in Turkey
Avşa Island or Türkeli is a Turkish island in the southern Sea of Marmara with an area of about 20.6 square kilometres. It was the classical and Byzantine Aphousia and was a place of exile during the Byzantine period. The tomb of St. Macarius of Pelecete was on the island. The Greek inhabitants fled to Sarti Chalkidiki after the 1923 population exchange.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 958
- Coordinates
- 40.511, 27.499
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 191 m
Overview of Av?a
Set in Turkey, Av?a is a village. Around 958 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Av?a is strongest on culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Av?a
Culture in Av?a
(1)Under culture, Av?a is tagged with Towers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Av?a.
Getting there & around
Av?a is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Turkey and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Av?a that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Av?a known for?
- Av?a, in Turkey, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 958 residents.
- What can you do in Av?a?
- Recorded activities in Av?a include Towers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Av?a located?
- Av?a is located in Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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