Heibeliad Island
Turkey, Sea of Marmara, Princes Islands
Description:
A small island in Turkey, located in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, the second largest of the Princes Islands. Officially refers to the Adalar district of Istanbul. ) It is the second largest and greenest of the Princes Islands. Originally, the island was called Halki, and its owner was a Greek community. After seizing the territory, the Turks renamed it. Today, you can reach the island by ferry and high-speed sea bus.
The use of gasoline and diesel vehicles on the island is prohibited, so bicycles and electric cars are used for transportation. Among the island attractions can be noted the monastery of Ayatriada Manastırı, theological school, temple and hermitage Terki Dünya Manastırı.