Avsa island
Ultimate guide (April 2025)
Avsa - is a popular tourist island in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul. It is best to walk around the pretty hills of the island making stops at secluded bays with excellent beaches. However, most of the people stay in the main Avsa town. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]
Coordinates: 40.502573, 27.510426
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Most of the hotels are located on the west of the island in Avsa village. It is best to rent a room here.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to Istanbul International Airport (IST). There is a good ferry connectin between Istanbul and Avsa island (4 hours per way) during the summer time. You can move around the island by buses or just walking.
When to go [edit]
The best time for a beach holiday in the Sea of Marmara is a period from June to September.Rainfall, mm
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