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Büyükada Kanalı Vacations
The Princes' Islands comprises of 9 islands, situated to the south of Istanbul, in the Marmara Sea. The biggest and most beautiful is Büyükada. Lots of Istanbul residents have summer homes on the island.
Visit Büyükada Kanalı
- Family
- Island
- Romantic
Büyükada Kanalı: How to get there?
1hr 30min by ferry from Eminönü, Kadiköy or Kabataş
Büyükada Kanalı: When to go?
All year round, but mainly during summer
Büyükada Kanalı: For how long?
One day
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Büyükada Kanalı: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
The 'Princes Islands' comprises of nine islands in the Marmara Sea, with Büyükada being the largest.
My suggestion
You can get there from Kabatas, Kadiköy and Bostanci. At the end of the day, make sure you don't miss the last ferry back to Istanbul. Even though it's an island, it's not deserted and has some lovely, romantic hotels.
The Princes' Islands comprises of 9 islands, situated to the south of Istanbul, in the Marmara Sea. The biggest and most beautiful is Büyükada. Lots of Istanbul residents have summer homes on the island.
My suggestion
Leave on an early boat and eat your breakfast during the crossing, whilst admiring the view.
Don't forget your swimwear so you can enjoy the beach, but not by the fish restaurants at the jetty.
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