Heybeliada

Istanbul neighbourhood guide · Adalar · Islands side · Updated 2026

The second island, quieter than Büyükada, with pine forests, swimming coves and the former Naval Academy.

What to see

Pine-forest walks and coves
The former Naval Academy
Halki seminary on the hill

Where it is

Heybeliada is a neighbourhood of Adalar, on the Islands side of Istanbul. Buy an İstanbulkart for the metro, tram, ferries and buses to reach it.

See it live

Check Adalar live on the City OS map for current traffic, weather and the nearest transit around Heybeliada.