Istanbul - Buyukada > Reviews > Buyukada - A peaceful Atmosphere

Author's product rating:   

Prices	Good
Is it worth visiting?	Excellent
Transport links	Average
Family Friendly	Excelllent

Advantages:	very romantic place, nice plant cover, sea, no cars
Disadvantages:	the smells of horse feces  : )

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

I was born and have been living in Istanbul. If you are a citizen of this city, you must be very resistant againist noise, traffic, air pollution and more.

That makes the citizens of Istanbul to look for places to relax but I can surely say they don't always see what they have in hand. Buyukada, is one of the best places to visit. In fact not only Buyukada. There are a group of Islands in The Sea Marmara and they are called "Prince Islands". Some of them have witnessed very important historical event for Turkey.

Besides the Prince Islands is the best place to get rid of the noisy and stressful life of the city for a short time at least. In Buyukada (and others) there are phaetons and bicycles instead of cars and trucks. That creates a very different atmosphere really. Additionally, the plant cover and the trees, old buildings, little streets are creating a very peaceful harmony which would make anyone relaxed.

It is also possible to swim. There are beaches nearly most of the Islands but personally I don't recommend going Buyukada or others at weekends in Summer because it gets very very crowded. Especially if you are planning to swim, a crowded place wouldn't be the best I think but in weekdays it feels much better.

I also find the atmosphere of the Island very romantic. If you have a chance to have a dinner in a nice restourant in Buyukada and watch the sunset afterwards you will understand what I mean.

Buyukada is also a good place for hiking. Well, in fact all of the Prince Islands are good for hiking but in Buyukada you can climb up the hill and reach the Monaster of Hagia Yorgi and watch the scenery from there... I can't tell much about that you must go and see. I warranty you will not be regretful :))