Eceabat: Experience the Battlefield
Eceabat, Turkey is formerly known as Maydos. The town of Eceabat is the closest to the battlefields of the World War I Gallipoli Campaign. Eceabat is situated in the Marmara region of Turkey on the eastern shore of the Gellibolu Peninsula. The town also serves as the departure point for swimmers from Hellespont to Canakkale of the Dardanelles Strait. You can access this Turkish city by flying into the Canakkale Airport.
Best Time to Visit
If you want to avoid the horde of tourists visiting Eceabat, you should book your flights and Eceabat, Turkey hotels in November. Hotel and flights prices are expected to reach its peak during the months of May, June, and July. One of the best things to look forward to in your visit to Eceabat is the International Folk Dance Festival in Canakkale in July. Meanwhile, the Istanbul Fringe Festival is worth a drive over during September with its 5-day celebration filled with artworks, dance, and performance from both local and international artists.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For your Eceabat, Turkey hotel accommodations, you can choose the laid-back Aqua Boss Hotel, which is near the Kilitbahir Castle and the Kilitbahir Ferry Pier. It’s best to visit the small village of Kilitbahir in the summer to witness the summer show featuring the Gallipoli campaign. Meanwhile, the Boss II Hotel is only 12 minutes away from the Respect for History Park. Next on your history tour should be the Canakkale Martyrs' Memorial and the Gallipoli Peninsula National Historic Park. At the end of your trip, you can enjoy the sights and water at Kabatepe Beach.