In the meantime, we\u2019ll visit \u0130stanbul\u2019s islands and provide a guide for future travels, accompanied by soulful sounds of \u2018Biz G\u00f6\u00e7m\u00fc\u015f\u00fcz<\/em>\u2019, the song by N\u00fckhet Duru about the Islands and Moda. Let\u2019s start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Index: <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n The apple of Dersaadet\u2019s eye: Places to visit in B\u00fcy\u00fckada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gazing at the moon each night: Places to visit in Heybeliada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Silence, peace, and revitalization: Places to visit in K\u0131nal\u0131ada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The castle of the islands of \u0130stanbul: Places to visit in Burgazada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The apple of Dersaadet\u2019s eye: Places to visit in B\u00fcy\u00fckada<\/strong><\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n As its name \u2013 \u201cb\u00fcy\u00fck\u201d \u2013 suggests, B\u00fcy\u00fckada is the largest of \u0130stanbul\u2019s islands. It was to this island that Roman and Byzantine royalty and nobles were exiled; and this island is the last stop for the City Lines ferries and other passenger boats going to the islands. It might take a full day or even an entire weekend to visit the places we recommend seeing in B\u00fcy\u00fckada: In light of this possibility, we recommend reviewing\u00a0Islands of \u0130stanbul: B\u00fcy\u00fckada<\/a>, in which we have offered a few accommodation options, as well as dining and beach suggestions. While relatively peaceful in the winter, B\u00fcy\u00fckada is positively buzzing in the spring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gazing at the moon each night: Places to visit in Heybeliada<\/strong><\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n The second destination on our \u0130stanbul Islands adventure is Heybeliada, where distinguished figures in the Republic\u2019s history, such as \u0130smet \u0130n\u00f6n\u00fc, H\u00fcseyin Rahmi G\u00fcrp\u0131nar and Ahmet Rasim, left their mark. The winter population of \u0130stanbul\u2019s second-biggest island is estimated to be around seven thousand people; naturally, this number increases in the summer. Like the other \u0130stanbul islands, there are no motor vehicles on Heybeliada. But the island is known for its electric car tours, which have two routes. One is the Grand Tour and the other is the Short Tour; also known as the \u201cLovers Tour\u201d. There are a number of places to visit in Heybeliada, so do review\u00a0Islands of \u0130stanbul: Heybeliada<\/a>, which offers tips and suggestions on Heybeliada\u2019s history, cafes, beaches and transportation, as well as sights such as the Heybeliada Naval High School (Bahriye) and the Heybeliada Seminary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quiet, cozy and refreshing: Places to visit in K\u0131nal\u0131ada<\/strong><\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n The calmest of the \u0130stanbul islands, K\u0131nal\u0131ada, is an excellent option for a peaceful springtime break. With just 1.3 square kilometers of surface area, the island is also the smallest of the \u0130stanbul islands and offers fewer places to visit. A walk from one end of the island to the other takes about thirty minutes. But K\u0131nal\u0131ada has a unique charm. The rocky island was the source for the stones that make up many of \u0130stanbul\u2019s iconic structures, including the old city walls and the Tophane Pier. The abundance of this stone is why there are few trees on K\u0131nal\u0131ada. The list of K\u0131nal\u0131ada attractions with the stunningly beautiful K\u0131nal\u0131ada Mosque, then moves on to the famous Sikaryan Houses and historical churches For more on this island, you can check out\u00a0Islands of \u0130stanbul: K\u0131nal\u0131ada<\/a>. K\u0131nal\u0131ada has a diverse but rather low population \u2013 usually around two thousand people live there year-round. A key reason is that electricity and water arrived relatively recently: electricity in 1946 and water in 1981. Before that time, water was brought to the island from \u0130stanbul in tankers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The castle of the islands of \u0130stanbul: Places to visit in Burgazada<\/strong><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Burgazada is the third-largest of \u0130stanbul\u2019s nine islands and the inspiration for Sait Faik. Its winter population is about fifteen hundred; in summer, the island often hosts more than fifteen thousand visitors! Burgazada also has fewer transportation options than the other \u0130stanbul airlines; not every island ferry or motorboat stops here. The two-kilometer long island features numerous structures worth visiting, including historical churches and monasteries, as well as a museum set in the former home of Sait Faik Abas\u0131yan\u0131k, a cornerstone of Turkish literature. The island also offers hidden paradises like Kalpazankaya .with its breathtaking outlook; the Madam Martha Bay, and S\u00fct Bay, which, true to its name, is worth a leisurely visit this spring. For more information before you head out to Burgazada, just read our post!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Consider yourself fortunate if you live in \u0130stanbul, for \u0130stanbul residents are just a ferry ride away from scenic islands serving as a vacation destination or weekend getaway any time of the year. 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