Buyukada

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Mohira S

Level 17 Local Expert

Amazing and must visit place. One never regrets to go and enjoy time there. Simply loved and enjoyed our time🥰😍

Ирина Качкина

Level 15 Local Expert

A small island ,looks like Greece, unfortunately beach in September was closed ((

Денис Терехов

Level 14 Local Expert

Buyukada Island is a great place for a day trip from Istanbul. It should be noted that marine trams run to the island from several marinas; we set off from Eminenyu station. If you stand with your back to Sultanahmet and your face to the Galata Bridge, then the pier is on the left side of the bridge. We need to look for Adalar, it's better to ask. Sail for about 1.5 hours, Buyukada Island is the last stop, the 4th and last island of the Prince Islands. Rent a bike and take a ride around the island.

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Мария Шведская

Level 4 Local Expert

I do not recommend paid beaches at all. Fall for the possible comfort, sun beds. As a result, it sucks ((( the music is rumbling (the most moronic). There is a nook in the sea. It's like being in a pen. I don't know if there are wild beaches on the islands, but I highly recommend not paying. The island itself is the most charming. Be sure to go up to the monastery. Enough health - on foot. If it's not enough, take the bus. The abandoned orphanage - by the way, the largest wooden building in Europe - is very picturesque. And nature is amazing. It's the kind of sight that lasts a lifetime.

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Олег Токарев

Level 9 Local Expert

A beautiful island with monasteries and other ancient buildings, delicious cuisine, daily ferries run for 88 lira per person, I advise you to visit.

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Юлия Литвинова

Level 6 Local Expert

I went on 7.07.25 and it was quite hot. On Monday at 9:40, I was already on the ferry to the island. It was quite cool in the morning, there was a wind on the water. I left at 6:15 p.m., because I was afraid there would be a lot of people. That was basically enough time for me. The first thing I decided to do was have a doner lunch. (200+60 kola), then rented a bike for a day (300 lire; 1 hour -100 lire). First we had to get used to the horse, there was also a basket in front) I got to the paid parking (60lr) you can also sit there with a beautiful view and have a picnic (to buy food in advance at the store only), I was just passing through, watched the views, lay in a hammock. Then she moved on along the large bicycle ring. I stopped by to see the monastery of St. George + an observation deck. But it is necessary to climb uphill ~ 800m (we park the bike for 30 lire and stomp), it is impossible to do this with a bike. Some people will get there in 15-25 minutes, others a little longer, it's very difficult. They let you into the monastery for free. After that, I drove on, and there were amazing views along the way!!! Stopped every 5 minutes. Around 17 o'clock I got there and handed over my bikes, walked around the area, bought an ice cream 100 lire, drank an ice latte (220 lire, it was delicious). I looked into a store with silver jewelry, but there were questions about the stones in the products (it costs from 580-900 lire in general, the price is normal, but I had to live on something else for a day), I decided to stomp for a ticket for the way back. Overall, I'm very happy, it seems that I need at least another day.

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Ольга С.

Level 9 Local Expert

A beautiful island. An island of cats with no mice. You can find a place to swim, but it's better to go to the Kynalyada. Beautiful park (paid for cheap). It's free to go around the island. :) You can climb up, there's a church. Bike rental. Minus THE PRICE. No need to eat in a restaurant with a sea view. The price tag is horse. Plus, you can find food in stores. The rent is about 110 dollars a day for a three-piece. There's a ferry to the mainland every hour (and more often). It was the best vacation of my life.

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Дарья В.

Level 5 Local Expert

The island is beautiful, you want to walk and look at the beautiful streets with cute houses, it is interesting to hear about the outstanding personalities who lived on the island at different times. We visited the church of St. Nicholas - he lived on the island. We had lunch at a cafe by the sea, unfortunately there were only a few hours to visit, ideally to stay for a few days to explore and consider everything. The island is large, there is bicycle rental, there are electric car tours

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Бокарева Татьяна

Level 22 Local Expert

I love coming back here again and again! There are so many beautiful houses and streets on the island! Great fish in the island's restaurants. I recommend it to everyone when visiting Istanbul

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екатерина чадова

Level 10 Local Expert

It's very beautiful, but it's rubbish. The approach to the sea is almost everywhere blocked by paid beaches. There are several places where you can go down on your own at the risk of your health/life. It's very cool there, but there's also trash everywhere. I was disappointed by the lack of public beaches, where you can take a sunbed at will, or not take it, buy drinks at the bar, or not buy it. I think 2-3 days is quite enough to enjoy the island, and the neighboring ones too. I would like to note the convenient logistics: municipal shuttle boats sail on schedule to Istanbul, neighboring islands, and the other shore, so you can diversify your stay on the island at any time.

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Ольга

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful island. Practically no cars. We came by ship. We went for a bike ride. I liked it at the BRAVO coffee shop. I recommend visiting this island.

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Наталья И.

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a very big contrast after the bustling streets of Istanbul on the mainland. It is green here, there are no cars (only electric cars and cars of municipal services of the city). You can rent a bicycle. We decided to walk and were not mistaken: the terrain there is hilly and every now and then there were people pushing a bike uphill. Lots of cozy cafes.

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казакова ленура

Level 8 Local Expert

Buyukada is one of the most visited by tourists. A beautiful, peaceful island, cars, buses, bicycles - electric only. Clean air, beautiful views.

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Наталия Карпова

Level 6 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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Аида Кодочигова

Level 12 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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Павел Симонов

Level 9 Local Expert

A great place to visit. The Kabatash - Adalar ferry departs from Kabatash Marina. See the schedule on the Internet. The island looks like a typical Mediterranean one. Regular electric buses run around the island. The island is small and bright. It is recommended to visit to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul.

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Павел Поцелуенок

Level 21 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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Aлександр Трунов

Level 11 Local Expert

Stunning interior. Great view and nice music.The most delicious coffee in Istanbul! Coffee is both hot and cold. Delicious desserts .The prices are reasonable, there are no service charges.

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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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Алиса Образцова

Level 19 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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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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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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Олег Киселев

Level 13 Local Expert

An atmospheric place

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Оксана Казакова

Level 14 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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Андрей Шахматов

Level 9 Local Expert

Nice family beach with sandy shore and bottom. There is a free round-trip boat service from the marine station. There is a nice park above the beach, and a bus goes from it to the center. Overall, I liked everything.

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İlhami Can ÖRDEK

Level 4 Local Expert

It is a perfect place with its tranquility and historical texture. I do not recommend shopping without sightseeing.

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Альфия Курамшина

Level 13 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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Тарасов Владимир

Level 15 Local Expert

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

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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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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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Вика Воропай

Level 6 Local Expert

I came to Istanbul for 10 days, and as a result, I spent 5 days traveling only here and to neighboring islands. It's like a mini Thailand in the middle of noisy and dusty Istanbul. Delight

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Марина Веженкова

Level 15 Local Expert

I've seen this hotel and its advertisements. It is located on the second line from the pier. To walk, you need to spend 10 minutes and climb the hill. Inside the cafe. Very beautiful.

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Demir

Level 30 Local Expert

Büyükada, the largest island of the prince archipelago group, is also the most populous.

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владимир донцов

Level 20 Local Expert

The most stylish, clean, and beautiful island.Be sure to visit, you will be delighted.

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Дмитрий

Level 18 Local Expert

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

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Тимур Малышев

Level 7 Local Expert

beautiful architecture, rich houses, lots of affectionate cats, ideal for walking

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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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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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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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Мария

Level 3 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful island! Magnificent houses, beautiful nature! I'll have to walk a lot)

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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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Varencov82

Level 5 Local Expert

The island is super, there is a lot to see and take a break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul.

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Залина О.

Level 3 Local Expert

When I visited the island, I had incredible impressions and emotions. I want to come again and again and it's a great experience for those lucky enough to live there 👌

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Санам

Level 8 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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Рауф Аскеров

Level 7 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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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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Владимир Кодаченко

Level 11 Local Expert

Buyukada is a stunning island. A very authentic hotelier. Both outside and inside.

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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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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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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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Buyukada

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