Tavşan Adası
Island Small island in Istanbul's Marmara Sea, wooded
A small islet off Istanbul’s coast, Tavşan Adası sees day-trippers and boat excursions from the city. Visitors go for short coastal walks, seabird spotting and views back toward the Istanbul shoreline.
How to Get to Tavşan Adası #
Tavşan Adası is reached by private boat or short local boat services from Princes’ Islands routes out of Istanbul. There is no regular large-ferry service specifically for the islet; visitors commonly hire a boat from Büyükada or request local seacraft at Kadıköy or Kabataş.
Tips for Visiting Tavşan Adası #
- If visiting from Istanbul, take a ferry to the Princes' Islands and then a short private boat to the islet - schedules are irregular.
- Bring binoculars - the island is small and favoured by seabirds; the views back to Istanbul make for memorable photos at sunset.
- Respect local rules: many small islets have restricted access during bird-nesting seasons.
Best Time to Visit Tavşan Adası #
Best in late spring through early autumn when sea crossings from Istanbul are easiest; bird-nesting seasons may restrict access.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 20-30°C
Pleasant sea conditions for small boat crossings and comfortable onshore walks.
Autumn
October-November · 15-22°C
Calmer crowds and milder temperatures; watch for occasional windy days.
Weather & Climate near Tavşan Adası #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight
February
Weather
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight
March
Weather
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight
April
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight
May
Weather
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight
June
Weather
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight
July
Weather
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight
August
Weather
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight
September
Weather
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight
October
Weather
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight
November
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight
December
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight
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