Rabbit Islands (Çanakkale)

Islands Cluster of small Aegean islands off Çanakkale

The Rabbit Islands off Çanakkale are a short boat hop from the Dardanelles coast for swimmers, anglers and coastal walkers; day‑trip skippers bring visitors to quiet shorelines and shallow bays.

The Rabbit Islands (Tavşan Adaları) off Çanakkale Province are a cluster of small islets in the northeastern Aegean Sea near the entrance to the Dardanelles. They are known locally by the Turkish name Tavşan Adaları and are largely uninhabited.

The islands feature rocky shorelines and clear coastal waters and are accessible by boat from nearby coastal towns. They are visited for day trips, short excursions and coastal recreation rather than for overnight tourism.

Historically the islets are part of the maritime landscape at the gateway between the Aegean Sea and the Dardanelles; they have not been the site of significant permanent settlement in the modern era.

The islands sit off the western coast of Turkey in Çanakkale Province, near the Gallipoli peninsula and the narrow strait connecting the Aegean to the Sea of Marmara.

Boat access: A small group of rocky, mostly uninhabited islets in the northeastern Aegean Sea off the Çanakkale coast, often reached by short local boat trips from nearby ports.

How to Get to Rabbit Islands (Çanakkale) #

Boat charters and small excursions leave from Çanakkale harbour; the crossing is short but weather-dependent. Coordinate with local skippers for the safest route and landing spots.

Tips for Visiting Rabbit Islands (Çanakkale) #

Hire a small boat from Çanakkale harbour for the short hop - most runs take 15-30 minutes depending on sea conditions.
Avoid swimming near the shipping lane entrance to the Dardanelles; currents can be strong and there is heavy commercial traffic.
Bring shade and water; the islands have little shelter and no facilities.