
Büyükada is the largest of the Princes Islands in the Sea of Marmara, located an hour and a half by ferry from Istanbul. Visitors take a ferry from Karakoy port to this car-free island to walk or bike around scenic coastal paths, swim at beaches and resorts, visit seaside restaurants, and enjoy panoramic views of the Sea of Marmara and Istanbul skyline.
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