Highlights
Let's Get to Know Istanbul Islands
We wanted to talk about how you can spend time in Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kınalıada, which you can reach after a short ferry ride. Even though the islands are attractive in all seasons, they welcome more visitors in warm weather. In the winter months, the islands are left to the islanders alone.
Let's take a look at the islands together.
Buyukada Guide
For those who want to enjoy the tranquility of the island to the fullest, it will be very pleasant to climb up the hill from the square called Lunapark and go up to Aya Yorgi. When you want to eat something, you can eat fresh fish in season. Especially Prinkipo is one of the best restaurants on the island. For those who want to have breakfast, Sinek Kafe offers by far the most delicious breakfast. And now it's time for accommodation, if you want to stay on the island, Splendid Palace Hotel is unquestionably great. The hotel, which is also frequented by tea lovers, stands out with its brunch buffet on Sundays.
Heybeliada Guide
Heybeliada fascinates everyone with its natural beauty. It was named Heybeliada because it resembles a saddlebag when viewed cubed. Many tuberculosis patients were treated on the island due to the abundance of pines. If you want to go to the islands and take a swim, the best choice would be Heybeliada. It has more options in terms of beaches than other islands. And when it comes to the question of what to eat, you can choose Barbayani restaurant. The restaurant has a wide variety of appetizers and the other alternatives on the menu are also very popular. If you want to stay in Heybeliada, the first choice in the island, which has many boutique hotels, is the Haunted Mansion.
Burgazada Guide
The island, formerly called Pyrgos, has been transformed into Burgaz over time. While islanders generally prefer to swim in the sea in Klüp, most of the outsiders prefer to swim in Kalpazankaya. Throughout history, the island has been home to many celebrities. Sait Faik Abasıyanık, one of the pioneers of the weird movement, is one of them. The mansion where the writer lived is now a museum and you can visit it. If you want to eat something, you can choose any of the fishermen along the coast. They all have beautiful and fresh flavors. If you want to have a sweet snack, you can stop by Ergün Pastry Shop across the pier, which is famous for its puff pastry. For accommodation, Burgazada Teacher's House is very preferred, but we recommend you to act early for reservations.
Kınalıada Guide
It is the closest island to Istanbul. Kınalıada is a very small island compared to other islands. The most popular place to eat on the island is Jash Restaurant. Another flavor you should definitely taste is the delicious natural ice cream of Ömer Usta ice cream shop. The most enjoyable activity you can do on the island is to swim in the sea. We also recommend you to see the Hristo Monastery. If you are planning to go to the island and stay, you can have a pleasant time at Kınalıada Boutique Hotel.
Each island will give you different pleasures. We recommend that you give them all a chance. Have a pleasant trip.
