Very pleasant swimming day, closed of Istanbul, very kind people in this Island. Much more family island, less touristic place , with many armenian inhabitants.

After a long scenic boat ride from Istanbul, we were ready to do some exploring. This island has a gorgeous pebbly beach with the clearest water. The views are incredible. We went for a little paddle, but the water was quite cold, so, wrenching ourselves...More

last summer, I visited Istanbul and from there, I took a ship to get there, this island is very pretty with blue sky, nice weather and ideal for sunbathe! You can also swim there for free.

I love this island. It's where my father's side comes from. The back of the island is named after my uncle, who spearheaded forest and wildlife conservation. The island has some amazing restaurants, beautiful day clubs by the beach, rolling hills, cute shops, and friendly...More

Great weather, waters, even though there are not too many places to go to the water in Istanbul anymore. We sticked with the pool. The Conrad Hotel was the best! Side seeing and food!

Very easy to reach at the island by boats departing from Bostancı pier in Kadıköy of Asian side,this small island has many things to offer,like nice beaches with always light breeze,small restaurants and cafes to cater all yr needs at different price categories,lots of small...More

The island itself was very beautiful, peaceful and scenic, perfect for a day trip. Moreover, it was easy to get there, via the ferry from Kabataş, which was also a scenic route. Good restaurants are available, so a lunch near the coast was perfect. The...More