🏝️ Princes Islands (Adalar)
Car-free island archipelago in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul
📋 Fast Facts
- Nine islands located in the Sea of Marmara, approximately 15–20 km southeast of Istanbul
- Motorized vehicles prohibited on all inhabited islands
- Primary settlements: Büyükada (Prinkipo), Heybeliada (Halki), Burgazada, and Kınalıada
- Accessible by ferries operated by Istanbul Municipality and private operators, running year-round with increased frequency in summer
The Princes Islands constitute a nine-island archipelago in the Sea of Marmara within Istanbul's administrative jurisdiction. The islands ...