Buyukada

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Level 10 Local Expert

The largest and most beautiful island of the Prince Islands is Adalar. We walked all day. Unforgettable impressions, grab food for the cats in the park where there are picnics on the island, they are very hungry)) We were on the coast at the pier, then walked along the streets, saw Trotsky's house, the Cathedral of Christ, etc., then climbed the mountain to the very top where the monastery and the restaurant, if you go deep into it, there is a very beautiful place for the review. Then we went down and went to the picnic park, there is a paid entrance, inexpensive about 300 rubles. There we had a snack with food bought at the store at the pier, rested and went back in the evening we sat in a restaurant by the pier and ate balyk durum very tasty. After dark we boarded the ferry and left for the city))

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Боцман

Level 17 Local Expert

This is a place where you can have a great rest, tourists used to be transported on the island by horse-drawn carriages, now of course they have been replaced by electric transport. There are a lot of places where you can have a delicious meal, walk around the island and look at houses built in different styles and years, there are specially designated places for swimming and living on the shores of the Marmara Sea. And in the evening, you can go to Istanbul and spend time at your own discretion. Ferries and sea taxis are at your service.

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Miguel Matvienko

Level 30 Local Expert

In general, the island is not bad for walking, a lot of cozy buns, clean air, just half an hour from the center of Istanbul is such a Mediterranean town, a good option if there is no way to get further than Istanbul, but it is not worth special attention there is nothing particularly interesting here

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Павел Поцелуенок

Level 18 Local Expert

Of course to visit! Its own flavor and atmosphere. Istanbul is a completely different place... but there are also the same touts and a lot of food outlets. Bike rental in the area of 5 euros per hour. Lunch for two with service and some kind of charge in the receipt will cost around 1000-1500 TL.

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Алиса Образцова

Level 16 Local Expert

Come for the whole day. You can rent a bike for about 200-300 liras for the whole day (you need one passport), but it is a little difficult to ride them through the mountains. There are many cafes, market shops and department stores near the port at reasonable prices, it even seemed a little cheaper than in Istanbul. If you walk through the market square, there will be free streets where transport does not pass so often and very few people walk. There are shops on the island's waterfront. There are a lot of cats near the houses, they were met in almost every yard. A ferry runs from the island for 80 lira (as of September 2024) every hour, the last one from this island at 19:00

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Тарасов Владимир

Level 14 Local Expert

A great place for walking, clean air, quiet, beautiful wooden mansions. A good place for photos.Bike rental.

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Наталия Карпова

Level 5 Local Expert

I liked the Princes' Islands, especially after the noisy Istanbul, it's nice, quiet, and beautiful views. There are many pretty cottages, wooden houses, bright flowers, palm trees. Must-visit

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Дима О.

Level 7 Local Expert

The largest of the Prince Islands and the fourth in a row. The main advice is to spare no effort and climb to the top of the island! There is a Greek monastery there, and the steepest spot overlooking the sea and other islands. It will be cool if you catch a sunset there. In addition to the mountain, there are many cafes, parks, beaches and roads on the island that you can walk around the entire island in a day.

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Альфия Курамшина

Level 10 Local Expert

Turkey is a completely different country here. You have to come here, just to understand it with all your soul. If possible, take cat food with you. There are a lot of people who are sooo thin. I wanted to relax here for a few days in the summer to enjoy this aesthetic!

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Александр Красов

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a great place! Be sure to visit. Don't take tours. Take a simple river tram and get to the island for 10 times cheaper. The remains of Trotsky's house can be seen.

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Оксана Казакова

Level 12 Local Expert

This is not an interesting place promoted by bloggers, but in fact there is nothing to look at: other people's houses, high fences and crowds of people pointlessly loitering on the street and peering over other people's fences … but a ferry ride through the four Prince Islands is worth it - the views are gorgeous to Istanbul and the islands!

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SenioraGoroda

Level 9 Local Expert

A clean island, there are no problems with transport, which is good. There are many places to eat, the sights are interesting, but it is better to walk by yourself, since not everything is shown on excursions, And if they are shown, then out of the corner of your eye.

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Артём Герасимов

Level 9 Local Expert

What is this island like? A picturesque place, with beautiful views, clear sea, delicious cuisine, I recommend burgers to the Acacia institution. I also really liked the cafe dining room by the sea. The only thing is that very expensive beaches are not justified from the word at all.

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Анна Ювкина

Level 21 Local Expert

I have never regretted that I went to the island for the whole day! After the bustling Istanbul, it's nice to walk along the quiet paths. There are also interesting places. Walk to the abandoned Greek orphanage - this place is simply impressive!

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Санам

Level 6 Local Expert

I had so many impressions that it is impossible to describe them in words. I will definitely come back to see this beauty again. 🌟✨

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Элина Ключникова

Level 8 Local Expert

We were out of season, but even in January it was beautiful and authentic. Come, you won't regret it)

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Özgül Baran

Level 4 Local Expert

I passed out...i'd like to live here...it is a resort of complete tranquility..both istanbul and not.. from cultural and religious locations..we came to the April 23rd holiday in the month of Yorgi..It was a great cultural experience..

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Рауф Аскеров

Level 6 Local Expert

A gorgeous place, I was in May, I really liked it, the only drawback is the inability to rent any wheels for yourself, because there is a lot to see, but alas, you will not be able to pass everything

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Гульназ

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a very atmospheric place. Beautiful different houses made of wood, the nature is gorgeous. We were only there during the day, I want to see what happens there at night

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Дмитрий

Level 18 Local Expert

A beautiful, quiet place, Istanbul is visible to the naked eye

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Ася Короткова

Level 8 Local Expert

One of the best places on earth, delicious and inexpensive tea, bicycle rental, a cool path around the perimeter of the island, for cycling or walking, jogging. Fresh pomegranate juice in February

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Центр Кулакова

Level 18 Local Expert

A very beautiful island! Without exaggeration, it's worth visiting at least once! Do not miss your opportunity to see the atypical island noisy and beautiful, fresh, delicious Turkey, half an hour from Istanbul by ferry! You won't regret it!!!

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Лена А.

Level 10 Local Expert

The most beautiful place, a must-visit))) There are a lot of impressions and not expensive, as it is now all over Istanbul. On a regular ferry while you swim, it's still an adventure))) and the island itself, with its houses, cafes, is just a fairy tale 🥰

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Vano З.

Level 9 Local Expert

If you go for a few hours in the evening in the cold season and are not going to climb the mountain, there is nothing much to do here, the streets consist of similar white cottages, the reviews about Trotsky's house are absolutely true.

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Михаил К.

Level 17 Local Expert

Our favorite route around the island. On foot, on bicycles, on a phaeton, and now on an electric car!

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