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Heybeliada
Pine woods and coves
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Image courtesy of © Anil Öztas · CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Heybeliada
Heybeliada is greener and quieter than Büyükada, with pine forests, small coves for swimming and walking paths around the island. On the hill above the harbour stands the monastery of the Holy Trinity with its famous theological school, a landmark of the island.
Why it's on our list
- Pine forests
- Quiet coves
- Good for walking
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Heybeliada before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Heybeliada are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Blue Mosque17 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Hagia Sophia18 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Basilica Cistern18 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Topkapı Palace18 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Grand Bazaar18 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- Spice Bazaar19 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Galata Bridge19 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque19 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Galata Tower19 kmCar or taxi 61 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace20 kmCar or taxi 62 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)18 kmCar or taxi 56 min