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🏝️ Princes Islands (Adalar)
Car-free island archipelago in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 17:55
📋 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 ...

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