Gökçeada Blog

Gökçeada (Imbros) Local Products: Wine, Olive Oil, Honey & Organic Shopping Guide

Visitors leaving Gökçeada always carry the same things in their bags: olive oil, honey, goat cheese, and perhaps a bottle of island wine. These products are no coincidence—they carry the island's identity, a legacy of thousands of years. As a Cittaslow (Slow City), Gökçeada is a pioneer in organic farming in Turkey, with 165 producers and 18 beekeepers practicing sustainable agriculture across 7,175 decares.

What to Eat on Gökçeada (Imbros)? Local Flavors & Best Spots

From the moment you set foot on Gökçeada (Imbros), the island's cuisine has a story to tell. It begins with olive oil pressed from 300-year-old trees, continues with stone-ground dibek coffee, and truly comes alive in a seaside taverna in front of a meze counter. Discover the island's signature octopus, unique mezes, local wines, and the best restaurants.