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Adalan

Istanbul, Turkey · Asia

About Adalan

Adalan works well as a base: 5 minutes from Adalar, 19km from 15 July Martyrs Bridge.

Adalan is a town located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a population of 4,000, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Adalan sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Adalan to your route.

About Adalan

Heybeliada, or Heybeli Ada, (Greek: Χάλκη) is the second largest of the Princes' Islands (Adalar) in the Sea of Marmara, near Istanbul, Turkey. It is officially a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Adalar, Istanbul, Turkey. Its population is 4,424 (2022). Its name, meaning 'with a saddlebag' in Turkish,

Read more is supposed to refer to the valley between two hills. The island was known as Halki, Halkitis (Greek: Χαλκίτις) and Demonesos (Δημόνησος) in antiquity, the first two toponyms deriving from the Greek word halkos (Greek: χαλκός), meaning copper. The island was famous for its copper and copper ores in antiquity. In winter, the island's population is approximately 4400, but in summer, when owners of summer houses return, the population swells to approximately 30,000. Launched in 2008, TCG Heybeliada, used by the Turkish Navy is named after the island. Until 2020, the only vehicles permitted on the island were ambulances, fire tenders, and police vehicles. The only official form of transport was by horse-drawn phaeton. However, as tourism steadily increased, animal rights activists became increasingly concerned about the horses' welfare, and so the phaetons were withdrawn in favour of electric vehicles. The island is served by Şehir Hatları ferries from Kabataş and Eminönü on the European side of İstanbul and Kadıköy and Bostancı on the Asian side.

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Adalan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Adalan located?

Adalan is located in Istanbul, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.8759 latitude, 29.0894 longitude.

What is the population of Adalan?

Adalan has a population of approximately 4,000 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
4,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.8759, 29.0894

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Adalan

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Çiya Sofrası

Musa Dağdeviren's Kadıköy restaurant serves regional Turkish dishes recovered from villages across Anatolia, many found nowhere else in Istanbul. The menu changes daily with what is in season.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Hagia Sophia

An awe-inspiring 6th-century architectural masterpiece that served as a church and mosque, with a massive dome that revolutionized world architecture.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops spread across 61 streets, a sensory overload of commerce since 1461.

18 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Topkapi Palace Museum

The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Galata Tower

Medieval stone tower rising above Istanbul's Galata quarter, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city and Bosphorus.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)

First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.

19 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

15 July Martyrs Bridge

The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

19 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Adalan

  • 19 km15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • 22 kmBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
  • 38 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

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