- 12 Nov 2009 09:29
- istanbul, sile, agva, kilyos, istanbul beach, princes island, buyuk ada, sile beach, eskihisar, kefken, kilyos beach
The Princes' Islands, an archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara, were places of exile for Byzantine princes.Today, during the summer months, Istanbul's wealthy escape to their cool sea breezes,clear water and elegant 19th century houses. Buyukada is the largest of the islands. Here you can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn phaeton (carriage) among the pine trees, after having relaxed on a beach in one of the numerous coves that ring the island.The other popular island
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