The Princes' Islands or just Adalar (Islands) as they are called by Turks are a chain of nine islands off the Asian coast of Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara. The islands are Büyükada , Heybeliada, Burgazada, Kinaliada, Sedef Adasi, Yassiada, Sivriada, Kasikadasi and Tavsanadasi.
From among these nine islands four are very popular, Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, and Kinaliada, especially during the summer months. The Princes’ Islands are popular destinations for day trips from Istanbul offering peace, a resort atmosphere and quiet natural environment. Motor vehicles are not allowed into the islands, the only transports are horses, carts and bicycles. |