Biga

Biga is located approximately 300 miles (483 kilometers) from Ankara, the country's capital, and about 110 miles (177 kilometers) from Istanbul.

Those sightseers who have some extra time in Southern Marmara can take a trip and visit other fascinating cities, towns and villages in the vicinity. Some interesting places in the vicinity of Biga are Avsa Island, 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the southwest, and Tuzla, 30 miles (48 kilometers) to the southwest.

Southern Marmara is well known for its many old towns; these are fascinating windows into the area's rich past.

Follow your passions with one of the city walking tours. There are a number on offer in Southern Marmara. If you think the ideal vacation is maxing-out your heart rate in unique natural environments, then check out one of the mountain climbing or hiking excursions Southern Marmara has to offer.

There is nothing that opens hearts and minds in this fascinating planet of ours like language, so take the time to learn a couple of relevant Turkish words and phrases before you leave. "Benimle dans eder misiniz?" is the Turkish way to say "Would you like to dance with me?" One more helpful sentence is "Nerelisin?" (Where are you from?).

When it is time to depart Biga, say farewell the way locals do, with a hearty "Hoşçakal."